St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to sweep across central and northeast Missouri late Saturday night, bringing hazardous conditions to the region before dawn.
According to the National Weather Service St. Louis, the storms are expected to arrive after 3:00 a.m. Sunday, with the highest impact targeting areas near the Missouri-Illinois border, including Jefferson City, Hannibal, and St. Louis. Gusty winds reaching up to 60 mph and hail as large as half dollars (1.25 inches) are possible, with a Level 2 (Slight Risk) designation currently in place.
The storms may affect travel and power infrastructure, especially in areas with saturated soil or weakened trees. As the line of storms moves eastward early Sunday, conditions are expected to gradually weaken but may still carry the risk of localized damage.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary overnight travel, and remain weather-aware by monitoring updates via weather.gov/stlouis. NOAA Weather Radios and mobile alerts are recommended for real-time warnings while asleep.
This system follows a quiet stretch of spring weather, marking the first organized round of severe activity for many in the region this season.
