Severe Thunderstorm Expected to Hit Eureka, Wildwood This Afternoon
A severe thunderstorm expected to enter the St. Louis-area this afternoon could bring with it large hail and damaging winds, the National Weather Service states.
National Weather Service experts just issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire St. Louis-area, including Wildwood and Eureka.
According to the forecast, a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms exist. The storm could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds of up to 14 mph and gusts as high as 21 mph.
The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday.
For a complete view of the forecast, check out the National Weather Service.
If you get any great lightning photos today, please load them into the Eureka-Wildwood Patch Pics & Clips.
Julie Brown Patton
3:29 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the St. Louis County, which will end at 4 p.m.