Weather Story

Happy Mother's Day!

Rain Returns Late Sunday Night

May 8 Tornadoes

Mother Nature is doing a favor for Mother's Day. Conditions will be warm, but pleasant with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-80s. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there!

Waves of soaking rain are expected from late Sunday night through Tuesday, including a few thunderstorms. There is a reasonable chance (50 to 60%) to observe 1" or more of rain, but the potential for significant flooding appears low at this time. A few thunderstorms will also be possible, but severe storms are not expected.

On the afternoon and evening of May 8 a total of 8 tornadoes formed across southeast Missouri. The first occurred in Crawford County during the afternoon. The remaining 7 occurred in Reynolds, Iron, and Madison Counties later that evening. No injuries were reported. For 2024 so far this makes 28 total tornadoes in the WFO St Louis county warning area.