Tracking returning t-storms, severe threat

A hot and sunny Monday afternoon and evening will give way to t-storm chances by the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday morning. Rounds of thunderstorm activity are expected to track across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through the day Tuesday. A few storms may be severe with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain being the primary hazards. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, but the threat is low at this time. Most of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas is under a flood watch from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM Wednesday. Rainfall of 2 - 3 inches or more could result in localized flooding through the period. Wednesday will bring a break from rain and thunderstorm chances, before an active pattern brings additional opportunities for rain late week.