The best chance for thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon will be across far southeast MO 🙴 southern IL where better thunderstorm ingredients will be. How far north the best thunderstorm ingredient are will determine how far north thunderstorms develop. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx #midmowx

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Washington MO, Union MO and Pacific MO until 9:45 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Freeburg MO, Westphalia MO and Saint Thomas MO until 8:15 PM CDT

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois and Missouri until 12 AM CDT

Scattered severe thunderstorms are still expected to move into the region this evening. However, coverage is becoming uncertain across northeastern MO & west-central IL. There is still a severe risk in those areas, but it is lower than previously anticipated. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx

Wondering about the holiday weekend forecast? Bad news is multiple rounds of storms are expected but there are still a lot of unknowns (timing and how widespread storms area). If you have outdoor plans, be sure to stay tuned for updates! #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

In addition to the threat of thunderstorms, patchy blowing dust has also been reported across portions of south-central & southwestern IL this afternoon. If you encounter dust, be alert for brief, rapidly reduced visibilities. #ilwx