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Storms in Thursday's forecast for the St. Louis area
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (113+ words) The St. Louis area could be in for severe weather on Thursday when a cold front will sweep through. Portions of the St. Louis area received at least 8 inches of snow between 6 a.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to…...
Saturday rain, possible severe storms set to break St. Louis' long dry spell
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (162+ words) St. Louis" spell of warm, dry weather looks set to end Saturday, when it's likely that widespread showers and thunderstorms will sweep into the area, interrupting a nearly historic run of dry conditions. Taylor Swift released a new album, med…...
Extreme St. Louis heat to worsen over the weekend
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) ST. LOUIS" The heat wave gripping the area is expected to only get worse over the weekend and into next week. It's the second heat wave in St. Louis this summer and may end up being the worst, according to…...
FEMA disaster recovery center to open Saturday in St. Louis
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) ST. LOUIS" The federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday will open its first disaster recovery center in the city to help residents affected by the May 16 tornado. The center, at the Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 626 North Newstead Avenue, will…...
St. Louis tornado-weakened trees might not show damage for months, experts say
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (1438+ words) There's a large ash tree on a street west of Forest Park that has been on Zach Yager's mind recently. The arborist and his team have pruned and treated the leafy giant for years. But the deadly tornado that swept…...
FEMA disaster center for March 14-15 storms to open in Gray Summit
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (329+ words) GRAY SUMMIT " The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a center in Gray Summit to help people affected by the storms and tornado of March 14-15. The center is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Gray Summit, 2705 Highway 100. FEMA…...
St. Louis to get National Guard help, tells Ameren to disconnect power in unsafe buildings
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (561+ words) In a press conference Thursday, May 22, 2025, Mayor Cara Spencer tells residents to document damage to their homes for FEMA officials. She also noted for volunteers and residents to practice self-care. Video courtesy of the City of St. Louis. ST. LOUIS…...
St. Louis tornado path was 1 mile wide and 23 miles long. Winds topped 150 mph
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (285+ words) The tornado that tore across the St. Louis area Friday reached EF-3 intensity and a mile in width, the National Weather Service said after a damage survey. Be the first to know Take advantage of these E-edition PLUS unlimited articles…...
Adding insult to injury, more storms are heading to St. Louis
9+ mon, 3+ hour ago (203+ words) The National Weather Service says St. Louis area should expect heavy rainfall in the next few days. St. Louis-area residents recovering from tornado damage could face a new challenge beginning Sunday night. The National Weather Service says there's a chance…...
Meramec River cresting lower than expected
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (876+ words) Post-Dispatch photographers capture hundreds of images each week; here's a glimpse at the week of March 23, 2025. Video edited by Jenna Jones. EUREKA " Flooding along the Meramec River has posed no major problems here, aside from some water on the high…...