(KTTS News) — Strong to severe storms with very heavy rain are expected Thursday into Friday.

A Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday night.

The National Weather Service says those storms will be mainly along and south of a line from Joplin to Osage Beach.

Widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected Thursday into Friday mainly along and south of a line from Joplin to Osage Beach. However, localized higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches may occur. Flooding and flash flooding are possible. pic.twitter.com/q4udKvAeeI

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) March 22, 2023

2 to 4 inches of rain could fall – although some places could get up to six inches.

Flooding and flash flooding are possible.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon into early Friday. The strongest storms will be capable of producing hail up to the size of quarters and gusty winds. pic.twitter.com/cv75KarjPM

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) March 22, 2023