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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

Overview

Radar image of line of stormsDuring the night on May 6, 2024, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across western Missouri and impacted the NWS St. Louis forecast area during the early morning of May 7. While damaging straight-line wind was observed across parts of the region, three QLCS tornadoes were detected. About 30 hours later, the region was threatened with additional severe thunderstorms on May 8. Numerous supercells produced very large hail most of the day, and another small QLCS produced multiple tornadoes in southeast Missouri. Below is a summary of each tornado that was surveyed by NWS St. Louis, along with some pictures of the largest hailstones. Unless otherwise stated, all damage survey results are preliminary. 

 

Pictured is radar reflectivity from KLSX at 4:20 AM on May 7, 2024

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