Severe Storms are likely this afternoon/this evening

Severe Storms are likely for the area this afternoon and this evening.

Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms with potentially heavy rain with a high of 90.  And, showers and storms with heavy rain for tonight with a low of 69.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis says another round of severe storms expected today. While location of this round is still fairly uncertain, it appears the best threat of severe weather will be along and south of I-70 and will include the St. Louis metro area. Timing of this round of storms will be during the afternoon/early evening, most likely between 1PM and 8PM. The main threats are damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to an inch and can’t rule out a tornado.