St. Louis, Mo. – Widespread thunderstorms will push into northern Missouri late tonight, bringing a heightened risk for flash flooding and damaging winds through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service in St. Louis warns that the strongest storms could pack wind gusts up to 60 mph and dump heavy rainfall across low-lying and flood-prone areas.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest threat will stretch from northern Missouri into west-central Illinois, with storms beginning late this evening and continuing on and off through Sunday night. Further south and east, including the St. Louis metro, storms will be more scattered, though frequent lightning and brief downpours remain possible.
Travelers along I-70 and other major routes in the northern half of the state should be alert for water-covered roads, especially overnight and early Sunday when visibility will be reduced. Officials urge residents to avoid driving through flooded areas, keep devices charged in case of power outages, and monitor local alerts…