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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 and .

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.

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