ST. LOUIS — The early morning widespread shower and thunderstorm activity has wiped off some of the energy storms would need to become severe for the immediate metro area. The tornado watch for areas south and southeast of St. Louis have ended for our area.
A flash flood warnings is in effect for southern Phelps Co. Missouri until 7 P.M.
Strong to severe storms continue to develop from southern Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee down into Mississippi.
A flash flood warning and flood watch continue for parts of Phelps County, Missouri. Several more counties in southwest Missouri are impacted by the NWS advisories.
A cold front has passed through the area with much colder weather filtering into Missouri and Illinois. Clearing happens tonight with lows in the 30s and the wind will die down to near 5 or 6 mph. Areas of frost are possible south and west of St. Louis. A frost advisory has been issued from 1 A.M. until 8 A.M. Thursday. Protect all tender vegetation.
After being in the 70s for highs Tuesday and Wednesday, much cooler weather will return to the Bi-state region later this week. By Easter Sunday, highs will only be near 50 and there may be another chance of scattered frost early next week.
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