St. Louis Faces Level 4 Severe Weather Threat with Damaging Winds and Tornadoes
• St. Louis faces a Level 4 severe weather threat, indicating a moderate risk of damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes.
• Storms are expected to impact the St. Louis area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., prompting school districts and organizations to close early.
• Residents are urged to stay informed, have a safety plan, and heed warnings from the National Weather Service.
Level 4 threat: damaging winds, hail, tornadoes
St. Louis is preparing for a significant severe weather event, with the region now under a Level 4 threat. This indicates a moderate risk of damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. The National Weather Service forecasts that storms will develop in mid-Missouri during the afternoon and move rapidly eastward, impacting St. Louis between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Rolla is also included in the Level 4 moderate risk area, while Quincy remains at an elevated risk level of 3 out of 5.
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