NWS (Paducah, Ky.) Showers and thunderstorms will be on the increase today into tonight. Mainly isolated activity will be seen this morning across the area. The best coverage this afternoon into the early evening hours will be from the Ozark foothills northeast toward the I-64 corridor. This activity will gradually spread east to encompass the whole area tonight into Thursday morning. A few strong to severe storms are possible late this afternoon into the evening hours. The best potential is over portions of southeast MO, but an isolated strong storm can’t be ruled out over most areas along and north of the Ohio River. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main hazards with the strongest storms. Heavy rainfall is also a concern, due to the possibility of storms training over the same areas. It will be another warm day with temperatures well above normal in the 80s for the southern half of the area. This will be the last day of summer-like warmth, as much cooler weather returns tomorrow through the weekend.
