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Hazardous Weather Condition NWS - May 19, 2025

Posted on: May 19, 2025 - 10:36am

The National Weather Service has provided the following:

Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and central Missouri and western and southern Illinois.

Today and tonight, May 19, 2025. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight, Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Locally, heavy rain will also be possible with these storms. 

Tuesday locally through Sunday. There is a chance for thunderstorms on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Need help recovering after the storm? St. Louis County Library social workers are here for you. They can assist with:

  • Emergency housing and shelter
  • Food assistance (including SNAP)
  • FEMA and disaster relief applications
  • Mental health referrals

To connect with a social worker or to make an appointment, visit: www.slcl.org/library-services/social-workers

Be prepared for severe weather. Things to remember:

  • Bag of clothing/toiletries
  • Medications
  • Store important records in a waterproof bag, like a ziplock bag
  • Have pet vaccination records kept in a safe place. Some shelters require current vaccination records when bringing a pet with you
  • Batteries
  • Flashlights
  • Blankets
  • Water
  • Non-perishable food
  • First aid kit