Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — Yes, those are the weather sirens you hear. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the city of St. Louis until 6:45 p.m. Expect hail, lightning and damaging winds.

Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud near St. Louis at 5:42 p.m., but the National Weather Service's tornado warning has since been canceled. A new tornado warning has been issued for Belleville, East St. Louis and Fairview Heights, Illinois, until 6:30 p.m. If you are in those areas, seek shelter immediately.

There are reports of power outages in Olivette and University City near interstate 170.

Locations in the path of the storm include: St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, University City, Ballwin, Granite City, O`Fallon, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, East St. Louis, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Webster Groves, Ferguson, Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Fairview Heights, Overland and Clayton.

The National Weather Service recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home.

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