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The National Weather Service says excessive rainfall potential is expected Wednesday through Thursday in southwest Missouri.
It said widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected with some local pockets of up to 4 inches. Areas to the east, such as Texas County, are expected to be at the lower end of the range.
It said numerous state highways and county routes are likely to become flooded and impassable. River flooding is possible.