Heavy rain led to dangerous flooding in Greene, Webster, Wright, Pulaski, and Laclede counties yesterday. Three water rescues were performed in Webster County, where an estimated 3" to 5" of rain fell.

That was just the latest wave of heavy rainfall that leaves the area at risk for more flooding when the next wave of rain arrives Friday morning. Flood Watches are posted for this risk, centered over Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, where the core of the next wave of storms is expected to sweep through.

Aside from the flooding risk, this storm could also bring damaging winds of 60-70 MPH. The risk of an isolated tornado is low, but it's not zero. At this stage, it appears the highest chance for severe weather will occur south of Hwy. 60 across Southern Missouri into Northern Arkans

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