St. Louis, Missouri – Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across eastern and central Missouri Tuesday afternoon, with wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph and pockets of small hail posing hazards for travelers and residents.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, a few storms could become strong to severe between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., primarily impacting areas along and east of I-55. Gusty winds between 60–70 mph, penny-sized hail, and locally heavy rainfall are possible with the strongest storms.
Communities including St. Louis, Columbia, and Farmington should prepare for sudden downpours, brief power outages, and hazardous driving conditions during peak afternoon travel hours. Minor tree damage and localized flash flooding could occur in low-lying areas or poorly drained urban streets.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storm activity, and monitor local alerts. If thunder roars, head indoors immediately and wait for warnings to clear before resuming outdoor plans.
This afternoon’s storms are expected to taper off by evening, but more weather advisories may follow depending on how the system tracks across the Mississippi River Valley.
