Although the threat of a strong to severe storm is still there for tonight and into the early Friday morning hours, the National Weather Service in St. Louis says the chance is lessening. According to the NWS Situation Report it states the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms across much of the area continues to lessen. However, they add a few isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are still possible late this evening and early overnight–with the largest threat being damaging winds and large hail.