St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit St. Louis this evening, potentially bringing hail up to one inch in diameter and wind gusts reaching 60 mph.
According to the US National Weather Service, the storms are likely to develop late this afternoon and continue into the evening, primarily affecting northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois. Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as these storms can cause significant damage to property and pose risks to personal safety.
The primary threats from these storms include damaging winds capable of downing trees and power lines, as well as large hail that can damage vehicles and rooftops. The weather service has also issued a flood warning for the area, effective until Saturday morning, due to the heavy rainfall expected from these storms.
