ST. LOUIS — You may see 5 On Your Side meteorologists use Weather Impact Alerts in broadcasts and online.
Our new tool lets you know when impactful or dangerous weather is expected. We'll call a Weather Impact Alert Day as soon as there is confidence in disruptive weather in our area.
What kinds of conditions trigger a Weather Impact Alert Day?
A 5 On Your Side meteorologist may call for a Weather Impact Alert Day if conditions are dangerous to people, create a nuisance or affect a large number of people.
Tornadoes, damaging hail, dangerous thunderstorms, snow, flooding rain, dangerous temperatures and other storms will cause 5 On Your Side meteorologists to call a day a Weather Impact Alert Day.
Weather Impact Alert Days will also cover nuisance weather like heavy rain and wind or when less-than-ideal weather conditions are expected for big events or during commuting hours.
How to get alerts
There are several ways to be alerted to weather conditions that will affect your life.
Watch 5 On Your Side newscasts to see the forecast. We will have a long weather forecast that describes exactly when the weather conditions are expected, the impact of the weather conditions, and what you need to stay safe and comfortable.
Download the 5 On Your Side app for your Android or iPhone. You will get notifications letting you know of Weather Impact Alert Days.
Click here for the full Weather Impact forecast on KSDK.com.
Does 5 On Your Side cover the weather where I live?
In Missouri, we serve these counties: Crawford County, Franklin County, Gasconade County, Iron County, Jefferson County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Perry County, Phelps County, Pike County, Reynolds County, St. Charles County, St. Francois County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ste. Genevieve County, Warren County, and Washington County.
In Illinois, we serve Bond County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Clinton County, Fayette County, Greene County, Jefferson County, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Marion County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Randolph County, St. Clair County, and Washington County.
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