LARGE STORM SYSTEM BRINGS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND LARGE TORNADOES TO THE AREA

A large storm system crossed Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas Wednesday evening and early Wednesday night bringing with it multiple tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

Tornadoes were reported in the Qulin area in Butler County, near Cardwell in Dunklin County, as well as in the Advance area in Stoddard County.

A confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was spotted by weather spotters in the Bay and Lake City area of Northeast Arkansas.

STORM SYSTEM EXPECTED TO HIT THE AREA TODAY BRINGING WITH IT CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER

We are once again looking at possibilities of severe weather beginning today.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a very active and potentially very dangerous weather pattern will set up today and continue into the weekend.

Officials say that the entire region is at risk of severe thunderstorms today. All severe weather threats will be possible, including large to very large hail, widespread damaging winds, and potentially strong tornadoes.

Numerous rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce multiple inches of rainfall through Saturday night.

HEAVY FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH UPCOMING STORM SYSTEM

Weather officials are preparing for a possible severe weather event this week.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a very active and potentially very dangerous weather pattern will set up by Wednesday and continue into the weekend.

Officials say that the entire region is under an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. All severe weather threats will be possible, including large to very large hail, widespread damaging winds, and potentially strong tornadoes.