After a mostly dry weekend, the first week of June starts with chances of showers and thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight risk of severe weather as the storms move through with locally heavy rain and 50-60 MPH winds the primary threat. The heaviest of storms are expected to move through the Lakes Region early this afternoon.
Another round of rain is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with the rest of the week expected to be dry.
A man from Ozark is facing several felony charges after an incident in downtown Branson late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
Severe Weather Potential Increases Today, Saturday UPDATE
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9:00 am for these counties in the Lakes Region. In Missouri, Barry, Stone, and Taney including the Branson area. In Arkansas, Carroll and Madison. The watch includes Beaver and Table Rock Lakes along with Lake Taneycomo and the western sections of Bull Shoals Lake.
Branson School District Bus Driver Hiring Event This Weekend
The Branson School District is holding an event this week seeking Bus Drivers for the coming school year.
Eureka Springs Woman Dies in Benton County Traffic Crash
A woman from Carroll County dies in an accident in Rogers earlier this week.
Minor Injuries After Boating Accident on Lake Taneycome
The first boating accident of the year is reported on an area lake this week.
