We started the week with heavy cloud cover on Monday, and the clouds are hanging in tough to start today. Pockets of mist and drizzle will be around this morning, with rain chances increasing this afternoon as a cold front and area of low pressure swing through the Ozarks.

Rain is expected to begin in Springfield after 3 PM, starting first in the west and working east. The rain will be steady and rates will be light to moderate. Rain will continue tonight and slowly wind down on Wednesday morning. Rainfall totals will range between 0.50" and 1".

That's the rain, now let's talk wind. The cold front will pass through in the afternoon, and behind this front is where we'll find strong northwest winds. Winds will be breezy tonight and Wednesday following the front at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts

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