Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri – The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has advised us that a line of strong to severe storms will move east across Missouri and western Illinois this morning, possibly intensifying as it crosses our region later today.  Isolated storms may develop ahead of the line this morning, especially over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. 

Any storms today could be severe.  The forecast for the Dexter area is windy with scattered thunderstorms this morning, then strong thunderstorms becoming likely during the afternoon hours.  Storms may produce large hail and high winds.  High this afternoon with temperatures increasing to 78 degrees with a cold front coming in later.  Temperatures will drop in the mid 30’s tonight.