Possible Severe Weather Tuesday Night

The weather has been very stable in Northwest Missouri for much of this past week, but scattered thunderstorms are possible tonight and severe weather is possible Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports that scattered thunderstorms may form over southeast Kansas and southwest to west central Missouri late this afternoon, some of which may produce large hail. These storms will move across the northern half of Missouri overnight. Thunderstorm chances will continue through Monday; however, the best chance of severe weather will be Tuesday night, when a cold front will come through the region. Storm spotters will likely be needed Tuesday night. After being in the 60's and 70's all week, highs will be as warm as 75 Monday. However, it will cool off considerably after Tuesday night and highs will only be in the upper 40's on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will then likely warm back up into the 50's and 60's for the remainder of the 10 day period; however, there will likely be a good chance of showers throughout the period. After March spawned the fewest tornadoes throughout the country since 1978, the site weather.com predicts that there will be a lot more tornadic activity this week as warm moist air comes northward into the area. During March, the air was cooler and a lot more stable.