Storm Alert | Tracking scattered strong to severe thunderstorms

ST. LOUIS — With steamy conditions across Missouri and Illinois Monday afternoon, scattered thunderstorms are developing in the area. Some of the thunderstorms may produce gusty wind, hail, downpours and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the metro St. Louis area and points north and northeast into Monday evening. 

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With dew points in the 70s and a cold front approaching from the west, areas of scattered thunderstorms will continue to develop into the evening hours.

LATEST HIGH RESOLUTION FUTURECAST:

The main severe weather threat is gusty winds. 

Humidity levels will drop considerably Tuesday into Wednesday, though a few isolated showers will be possible, mainly north of the metro area.

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