Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency

06/08/2026

NWS St. Louis Monday morning weather forecast update.

- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through the day today.
All thunderstorms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall and
flash flooding.

- A thunderstorm or two over portions of southwestern Illinois
and southeastern Missouri will be capable of damaging wind gusts and tornadoes this afternoon.

- Temperatures will climb into the 90s Tuesday-Thursday. This
heat will combine with humidity to produce heat index values of
100-105 at least Tuesday and Wednesday.

06/08/2026

Looking ahead to Thursday..

Here are our Key Messages for Thursday (6/11).

06/08/2026

Flood Watch issued June 8 until June 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving thunderstorms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

05/31/2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible generally along and west of the Mississippi River late this afternoon into early evening, and again overnight tonight. A few storms will be capable of producing hail up to around 1 inch and wind gusts up around 60 mph. Some storms could also produce locally heavy rain.

05/31/2026

NWS St. Louis Sunday morning weather forecast update.

- There will be several chances of showers and thunderstorms through tomorrow with a low chance of severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds.

- Dry weather is forecast Tuesday through Thursday along with near normal temperatures.

05/29/2026

*** 6/4 NEW INFORMATION RE: burn ban. The burn ban has been lifted. Please still use extreme caution if you plan to burn.

*** 5/31 NEW INFORMATION IN THE ORIGINAL POST***
Burn Ban still in effect
Please be aware… this could become serious if a Fire occurs or becomes out of control.

🟢 BURN BAN LIFTED 6/4/26 🟢

Update 5/31 - Despite New Douglas canceling their burn ban, ours is still in effect due to our towers not being full. Hopefully this will resolve soon.
Burn Ban still in Effect!

🚫 BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
5/29/26 @ 1730HRS 🚫

THIS IS A WATER RELATED EMERGENCY BURN BAN

05/25/2026

NWS St. Louis Monday afternoon forecast Update.

- Although there are daily shower and thunderstorm chances in
portions of the area through the end of the week, the severe
weather threat remains low.

05/25/2026

Let us all remember why we have today off and Honor those who have served and gave all for our Country.

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Illinois has had more than its fair share of severe weather this spring. Storm anxiety may be heightened, which is understandable!

To learn more about storm anxiety, visit our website: https://weather.gov/ilx/storm_anxiety

Don't be scared, be prepared!

05/20/2026

NWS St. Louis Wednesday morning forecast update.

- Cooler temperatures are expected through Friday.

- There will be several chances for showers and thunderstorms over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.