Graphic courtesy of National Weather Service Springfield, MO

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Monday Afternoon and Evening

Scattered thunderstorms will track across parts of the Ozarks during the day and into the evening hours Monday.

The National Weather Service says a few storms may become severe both Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and quarter size hail being the main threats.

Some areas may receive heavy rainfall, with two to three inches possible in some spots.

Drier weather, seasonable temperatures and plenty of sunshine returns to the area starting Tuesday and continuing through the week.