UPDATE AS OF 4:30 P.M. THURSDAY:
The National Weather Service has increased the risk for severe weather on Friday evening (especially along and west of I-49) to a marginal to slight risk, and marginal on Saturday, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats,. There is increased confidence in heavy rainfall Friday through Monday, and a flood watch has been issued from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday. Roaring River guidance models also show the river may peak at 6,020 cfs early Monday morning.

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Barry County predicted to receive 6-8 inches of rain Friday through Monday

By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

On a weekend unofficially hailed as the start of summer, Barry County is predicted to be inundated with rain.

According to the National Weather Service, bands of heavy rain will move through the area Friday night into Saturday morning, Saturday night into Sunday morning and Sunday night into Monday morning, delivering a predicted 6-8 inches of total rainfall.

Flooding is the main concern due to ground saturation and elevated streamflows, and there is marginal risk for high winds and hail.

Using experimental river modeling for the storm, intended for guidance and not as an official forecast, Roaring River is expected to peak in the early hours Monday morning at 2,780-5,220 cfs, putting it above the 3.2-foot flood stage.

The Weather services advises those traveling or enjoying outdoor activities stay weather-aware throughout the weekend.