Tornado Watch In Effect Until 1AM

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 1 AM CDT

Also,

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following area, Bourbon and Missouri, including the following areas, Benton, Morgan, St. Clair and Vernon.

* WHEN…From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches with localized amounts of 3-5 inches can be expected overnight into Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.