It will be very windy today, with a few strong to severe storms possible tonight and overnight.
A few strong to severe storms possible MO Ozarks / SE KS through Thurs AM #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/QrDWuU0wJt
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) February 16, 2022
The National Weather Service says we could see a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and snow Thursday.
A wintry mix is possible on Thursday with the highest chances north of Interstate 44. Areas south of Interstate 44 likely will not see much if any winter weather. Stay up on the forecast as we hone in on these amounts. #sgf #mowx #kswx #ozarkswx pic.twitter.com/Ik5eE6iiYp
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) February 15, 2022
The best chance for snow will be along and north of Highway 54.
The Kansas City area could get around four inches of snow.
The best chance for ice will be from Southeast Kansas on north into Central Missouri.
There’s a Wind Advisory through 3 p.m. today for counties north and west of Springfield.
And there’s a Flood Watch from tonight through Thursday night.
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the area Wednesday Night through Thursday as widespread rain moves through the area. Some rises along area rivers will be possible due to the forecast rainfall. Use caution if living or traveling near flood prone areas. #sgf #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/2hMRbb7WP4
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) February 15, 2022
Expect south wind gusts of up to 50 mph through this afternoon, mainly along and west of Highway 65. A Wind Advisory is in effect for portions of the region through 6 PM Today. Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles. #sgf #mowx #kswx #ozarkswx pic.twitter.com/ZT9fV2PBJ5
— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) February 16, 2022