Whataburger in Ozark opens today at 11 AM, and is expected to cause major traffic delays.
The location, located off of Business 65, across from Lowes, is starting out as drive-thru only, and you will only be able to enter the lot by turning right from Marler Lane.
Two Springfield Whataburger locations are set to open in the coming weeks.
Missouri is swearing in a new Attorney General today.
Governor Mike Parson appointed Bailey to the post after Attorney General Eric Schmitt won his US Senate race to replace Senator Roy Blunt.
Bailey is the second AG appointed by Governor Parson.
Bailey served as an officer in the United States Army in operation Iraqi Freedom in response to the 9/11 attacks. Following his time in service, Bailey attended the University of Missouri School of Law, beginning his legal career.
Officials in Nixa are investigating a large brush fire that damaged dozens of acres of land in Nixa.
Reports say firefighters in Nixa were called to the scene Sunday afternoon, where what was reportedly a small fire had grown quickly.
Crews from Clever, Highlandville and Battlefield were also called to the scene to help contain the flames.
Investigators say 40 acres of land were consumed by the fire.
They also say they are conducting an investigation into the property owner who started the firing, because the owner didn’t have a burn permit.
The National Weather Service expects severe storms to hit the Ozarks this afternoon and evening.
Experts say heavy rainfall could begin in southwest Missouri as soon as the middle of the afternoon Monday, with scattered thunderstorms possible throughout the area.
Reports indicate that areas south of Highway 60 are going to see the most severe of these storms.
Strong winds, hail, and even tornadoes are possible with this storm.
NWS also warns that with the heavy rainfall that is predicted, flash flooding could also become a problem throughout the Ozarks.
A strong storm system will move into the Ozarks Monday afternoon and evening, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area.
The National Weather Service says heavy rain will be likely, especially south and east of Springfield, which could lead to some flooding, especially in low lying areas.
There is also a risk for a few strong to severe thunderstorms from Monday afternoon through the evening.
Forecasters say the primary hazard will be large hail, but all modes of severe weather are possible, including damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado.
The strongest storms should be moving through the Springfield area around 9 p.m. Monday, with the Joplin area seeing storms as early as 3-6 p.m., with the heaviest storms around 6:00 p.m.
The weather service says rain amounts could range from a half inch to three quarters of an inch in the Springfield area, with heavier amounts of one to 1.5 inches near West Plains.
Areas south of Springfield area under a level two “slight risk for severe storms,” with areas north of Highway 60 under a level one “marginal risk.”
The greater severe weather threat will be in Arkansas.
We’ll have the latest watches and warnings on 93-3 A-M 560 KWTO.