A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Monday evening, overnight and into Tuesday. A few rounds of strong to severe storms are possible.

Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are expected in the St. Louis area today, with the highest risk in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.

At least seven people are dead in Missouri after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday. Two others died in Virginia.

Severe thunderstorms are expected for parts of the area this afternoon and evening. We've issued a Weather Impact Alert Day.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely with more to come after midnight with chances of precipitation at 90%. Wind gusts could reach up to 24 mph. Shower and storms will continue into Tuesday morning, likely between 7 and 9 a.m. with a chance for more of the same after 9 a.m.

The storm-weary central U.S. is facing another bout of severe weather to start the week, which could produce multiple tornadoes, wind damage and large hail.

A tornado watch is in effect for St. Louis with severe storms predicted on Friday, bringing potential brief tornadoes and large hail. Watch it roll in here.

The NWS forecasts isolated showers and potential thunderstorms in St. Louis, with varied temperatures and warnings for severe weather later in the week.