St. Louis Braces for Severe Storms as Threat Level Reaches 4 of 5
TL;DR
The Storm Prediction Center raised the St. Louis region to a level 4 of 5 (moderate risk) for severe weather on Monday, with damaging winds, large hail and potential strong tornadoes expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. as storms race from west to east from mid-Missouri; Rolla is in the moderate risk area while Quincy sits at a 3 of 5 risk. Several districts announced early dismissals or canceled after-school activities, the St. Louis Zoo will close at 2 p.m., and some meetings and city operations have been rescheduled or adjusted.
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- St. Louis region upgraded to a level 4 out of 5 threat for severe weather STLPR
- Multiday severe storm outbreak builds toward dangerous peak Monday CNN
- Millions under threat of strong tornadoes Monday The Washington Post
- Tornadoes Likely For Midwest, Mississippi Valley The Weather Channel
- LIVE RADAR | Severe storms forecast for St. Louis region on Monday KSDK
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