Chance for Severe Storms Today: Afternoon and Early Evening

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The Parkland is under a slight risk for severe weather today, with the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and early evening hours. While storm development remains uncertain, the atmosphere is primed to support supercell thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and possibly even a weak tornado.

Forecasters say if storms do form, the primary threats include golf ball-sized hail and winds up to 60 miles per hour. There is also a low-end risk of an EF0 to EF1 tornado. While the tornado threat is not as high as seen in recent days, residents are still urged to stay alert.

Storms could form at nearly any time this afternoon, especially ahead of a cold front pushing through the region. The front is expected to begin moving through the area around 1 to 2 p.m., with storms likely to exit the region between 3 and 6 p.m.

Meteorologists caution that it’s still unclear whether the cold front will have enough lift to initiate storms. If it does, storms may begin isolated but could quickly intensify, split, and merge into clusters or lines, potentially affecting a wider portion of the area.

Stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening. KFMO B104 News will provide updates throughout the day as new information becomes available.