ALTON - The National Weather Service of St. Louis upgraded the St.Louis Metro area to an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

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Thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon with some storms likely reaching severe limits with high winds, hail, and even a few tornadoes possible. High temperatures today will reach the low 90s ahead of the storms.

Make sure you have a way to receive severe weather warnings and seek shelter if a severe storm heads your way.

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