St. Louis, Missouri – Damaging thunderstorms could sweep across central and southeast Missouri and parts of southwest Illinois on Saturday, bringing large hail, brief tornadoes, and wind gusts up to 60 mph during the late morning through early evening.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, the severe weather threat hinges on conditions developing overnight and early Saturday, with confidence growing for a multi-hazard storm system. The highest threat zone includes Jefferson City, Farmington, and Carbondale, with marginal risks stretching into Columbia and St. Louis.
Residents should prepare for power outages, downed trees, and road hazards. Emergency officials recommend securing outdoor items and avoiding non-essential travel during peak storm hours. The threat includes quarter-sized hail and isolated, fast-moving tornadoes that could form with little warning.
This storm system could impact weekend events, especially outdoor activities, across southern Missouri and Illinois. While uncertainty remains high, forecasters urge residents to monitor updates closely, as alerts may escalate with changing storm dynamics.
Weather alerts remain in effect through Saturday evening, with more warnings possible as the system develops.
