St. Louis, MO – Thunderstorms are expected to sweep across central and eastern Missouri through early Friday, with strong rain chances and a potential for quarter-size hail affecting travel and evening plans.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, multiple rounds of showers and storms will impact the region today through 6 a.m. Friday. The first wave is forecast to hit this morning and last into the early afternoon, followed by a second round expected overnight.
Areas north of Interstate 70 and along I-64, including Columbia, Quincy, and St. Louis, face the highest rain chances—ranging from 65% to 75% throughout the day. Columbia could see the strongest activity in the early morning, while St. Louis and Salem are more likely to experience a second wave during the evening and overnight hours…