Storms, rain expected today

Storms could dump heavy rain on Southeast Missouri this afternoon and tonight.

Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to collide with a cold front over the region and produce showers and storms that could dump 1 to 1.5 inches of rain in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

A wind advisory is also in effect until 9 p.m. Wind speeds could average more than 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, the weather service said.

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