Large hail up to the size of golf balls is possible in the southern Ozarks Wednesday evening into the overnight hours.
The National Weather Service says areas along and south of Highway 60 are under a Level 2 “slight risk” for severe storms, with areas from Springfield up to Nevada under a Level 1 “marginal risk” for bad weather.
Forecasters say localized damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour will also be possible.
There will be another chance of strong to severe storms Friday night, with areas along and west of Highway 65 under a marginal risk for severe weather.
Several rounds of rain are expected from Friday through Sunday, with the main threat of flooding being Saturday into Monday.