St. Louis, MO – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a large portion of Missouri, including St. Louis City, until 3 AM CDT Saturday. The National Weather Service issued the warning at 9 PM CDT on Friday, April 18, 2025, in anticipation of severe thunderstorms with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service, counties in central and southern Missouri are most at risk. The watch area includes areas such as St. Louis, Springfield, Jefferson City, and rural counties like Barry, Camden, and Jasper. Residents are advised to stay alert as conditions could rapidly change.
These storms could impact travel, with high winds possibly causing hazardous driving conditions and downed tree limbs or power lines. Additionally, localized flooding is possible due to heavy rain. People are urged to keep up with the latest weather reports and take necessary precautions.
The severe storm risk will remain until early Saturday morning, with conditions expected to calm by 3 AM CDT.
