Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Missouri Counties Through 4:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east central Missouri. The alert was issued at 3:48 PM CDT on March 15 and remains in effect until 4:30 PM CDT. The warning was triggered by a severe thunderstorm located over Leasburg, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in east central Missouri:

• Northeastern Crawford County
• Southern Franklin County
• Southeastern Gasconade County
• Northwestern Washington County

Specific locations impacted include Steelville, Cuba, Leasburg, Bourbon, Japan, St. Cloud, Sullivan, Anthonies Mill, Stanton, Miramiguoa Park, Noser Mill, Piney Park, Parkway, St. Clair, Richwoods, Union, Lonedell, Washington, and Villa Ridge. This alert also includes Onondaga Cave State Park, Robertsville State Park, and Meramec State Park, as well as Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 208 and 247.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows to avoid injury from potential wind-blown debris or hail. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates the storm is capable of producing the following hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Movement: The storm was last tracked moving northeast at 50 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 3:48 PM CDT until 4:30 PM CDT on March 15. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of east central Missouri until 8:00 PM CDT.