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Flood Watch Begins Saturday Evening

Saturday/Sunday Excessive Rainfall Outlooks

Severe Weather Chances Through the Weekend

A Flood Watch goes into effect at 7 PM on Saturday for all of western MO and eastern KS. Multiple rounds of showers and storms through Sunday evening are expected to lead to rainfall accumulations of 2-3" with locally higher amounts possible. Rapid runoff and flash flooding may occur due to saturated soils across the region.

Multiple chances for showers and storms exist this weekend with the storms being capable of producing torrential rainfall and multiple instances of flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches are expected in portions of the area, with locally higher amounts possible. Saturated soils from recent heavy rain, torrential downpours may lead to rapid runoff and quick onset of flooding. Stay weather aware this weekend!

There will be multiple chances for severe weather this weekend, though heavy rainfall is the primary threat storms will pose. On Saturday night into Sunday morning, damaging winds are possible with the strongest storms, though large hail and tornadoes cannot be ruled out. With storms that develop Sunday afternoon and evening, large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible as well, primarily along and south of I-70. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts!