The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is warning about potential severe weather in mid-Missouri on Friday, including the possibility of tornadoes.
The NWS St. Louis office says a few strong tornadoes are possible today, along with 70 mile-per-hour winds and large hail. Mid-Missouri is currently under a red flag warning and a wind advisory.
NWS St. Louis meteorologist Mark Fuchs tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton could see severe weather today between 4-7 pm. He’s urging you to have multiple ways of receiving warnings. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher notes mid-Missouri is on a level 4 out of 5 for possible severe weather.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.