The Ozark region is bracing for the arrival of severe thunderstorms, expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a risk of hail. According to the latest weather data, these storms are likely to develop due to a combination of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and a cold front moving in from the northwest. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area, indicating that conditions are favorable for the development of storms capable of producing destructive winds and large hailstones.