Thunderstorms

If you doubted the strength of thunderstorms making their way through northeast Missouri Tuesday evening, here's certifiable proof. Missouri weather stations have confirmed hurricane-force winds have already been recorded and the storms have just begun.

If you've ever tried to take a picture of lightning, you know it's difficult and potentially dangerous. One Wisconsin guy did it the safe and successful way and captured an incredible lighting display as it happened over southern Wisconsin just a few days ago.

Missouri has already had its fair share of thunderstorms and the pattern that has been prevalent the past couple of weeks doesn't look to change anytime soon. Missouri and especially the middle of the state is in the danger zone for a major lighting event soon.

Stay informed about potential thunderstorms in the next 48 hours, with damaging winds and large hail expected in Missouri and Kansas.

There are two things you need to know. First of all, this is not an April Fool's joke. Second, this is also not an official forecast - yet. But, there an experimental model from the forecasters does show a strong possibility that Missouri could see dangerous storm development on Monday, April 1.

You'll maybe never see storms quite the same way again. A new time-lapse video captures images of thunderstorms from many parts of America including Missouri. It's a visual symphony for the eyes that is unlike any other.

You'll want to pay attention to weather warnings on Friday as meteorologists are expecting potential development of violent storms that will be moving through Missouri and Illinois.

The National Weather Service says we can expect showers and thunderstorms tonight and overnight. Then more of the same tomorrow.

If you survived the brutally cold winter we're still trying to get over, then you know how powerful Mother Nature can be. Not that you needed it, but here's another reminder.

Severe thunderstorms, 60 mph winds and hail the size of ping pong balls battered Mid-Missouri on Monday (May 20).  The nasty weather included a small tornado in Pettis County and Tornado Warnings for Sedalia, LaMonte, Smithton and Green Ridge.  Some lost power and others sustained damage to their homes and vehicles.  Those that were prepared for the weather rode the storm out and may have been a l