Update: SPC Slight Risks Now Target Wichita and St. Louis This Thursday — SevereWX

Following our earlier coverage of active severe thunderstorm warnings across the Plains today, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued Slight Risks for two key areas: Wichita, Kansas, and St. Louis, Missouri. This marks an evolution in the ongoing Plains and Midwest threat we've been tracking, as storms push eastward.

A Slight Risk from the SPC means there's a chance for isolated severe thunderstorms—scattered cells that could pack large hail (quarter-size or bigger), damaging wind gusts over 58 mph, and perhaps a brief tornado in the most unstable spots. These aren't widespread; expect most areas to dodge the worst, but any storm that fires could turn potent amid rich moisture and upper-level support.

Storms may develop this afternoon into evening near Wichita before shifting toward St. Louis overnight. With 'tornado watch' and 'warning' terms spiking in searches, keep an eye out—but remember, Slight Risk keeps tornado odds low.

Stay prepared: Monitor your local National Weather Service office for the latest watches, warnings, and radar. Review your severe weather plan: know where to shelter, charge devices, and have helmets or pillows handy for hail/wind protection.

For tailored updates, check the AI-powered forecasts:

• St. Louis, MO
• Wichita, KS

We'll keep watching as this setup unfolds—stay safe out there.