Full Notification

At 551 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Villa Ridge, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Pacific, Gray Summit and Augusta around 600 PM CDT. Defiance around 605 PM CDT. Wildwood, Ballwin, Dardenne Prairie, Ellisville, Clarkson Valley, Spirit of St. Louis Airport and Weldon Spring Heights around 615 PM CDT. O'Fallon, Weldon Spring and Cottleville around 620 PM CDT. Chesterfield around 625 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Peerless Park, Matson, Robertsville, Moselle and Catawissa. This also includes Babler Memorial State Park, Route 66 State Park, Castlewood State Park, and Robertsville State Park. This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 239 and 272.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, MO ... ST. CHARLES, MO ... ST. LOUIS, MO ... WARREN, MO

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.