Springfield, MO – Strong to severe thunderstorms could threaten southwestern Missouri late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph, quarter-size hail and a few tornadoes. Communities along and west of Highway 65 face the greatest severe weather risk.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield, thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region Monday evening, November 2, and continue into Tuesday, November 3. Forecasters warn that some storms could become severe, particularly across western portions of the Ozarks.
Severe Storms Could Bring 70 MPH Winds and Tornadoes The primary threats include damaging straight-line winds, hail up to 1 inch in diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and heavy downpours…