Several intense supercell thunderstorms are occuring across
southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and western Kentucky as of 6
pm. Any of these storms will be capable of producing very large
hail to tennis ball size, wind gusts to 80 mph and a few
tornadoes.
If your area receives a warning this evening, please take them
seriously and be near a sturdy shelter.
The severe weather threat is expected to move out of the area by
midnight.