St. Louis, MO – Missouri and Illinois residents should brace for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the potential for golf ball-sized hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued warnings for the region, highlighting the risk in southern Missouri, southern Illinois, and parts of western Illinois.
Severe storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and continue into the evening, bringing wind speeds of 60-70 mph, large hail up to golf ball size, and the possibility of a weak tornado. The NWS warns that the highest risk areas include southern Missouri and southern Illinois in the afternoon, with northern Missouri and western Illinois likely to experience severe weather in the evening.
The forecast for St. Louis predicts thunderstorms starting in the morning, with temperatures rising to a high of 89°F as clouds clear by late afternoon. The weekend outlook shows temperatures nearing 90°F on Friday, slightly cooling into the upper 80s on Saturday, and dropping to the low 80s on Sunday.