Severe storms are expected to hit eastern Missouri and western Illinois by Thursday night, with the potential to bring large hail, damaging winds, and travel disruptions to the St. Louis metro area.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for storms to develop after 7 p.m. on Thursday, with storms likely affecting major routes such as I-70, I-64, and U.S. Route 40. Cities like St. Louis, Florissant, Arnold, and Columbia, Illinois, are at the highest risk.
These storms could bring gusts over 40 mph and hail, with the chance of isolated but intense cells that could cause tree damage and power outages, similar to past early June weather events…