St. Louis, MO – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for several counties in southeastern Missouri, effective until 3 p.m. CDT today, April 29, 2025. Residents in the affected areas should be prepared for potentially severe weather conditions.
The watch includes the following Missouri counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Crawford, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Taney, Texas, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that conditions may bring severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes. The NWS urges residents in the watch area to remain vigilant and stay updated on weather alerts throughout the day.
This watch comes after a morning of unsettled weather across the region, with significant thunderstorm activity already reported. Forecasters warn that conditions may worsen as the afternoon progresses.
Stay informed by following local weather services for the latest developments, and take precautions to ensure safety in case of rapidly changing weather conditions.
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