Severe Weather Update- Saturday, October 18, 2025

Saturday, there is a SLIGHT risk in place across the region. Strong to severe storms are likely Saturday (11AM – Midnight) across the KBSI viewing area. Strongest storms expected from 1PM-8PM)

Tornadoes possible

Damaging winds up to 70+ mph

Stay weather-aware, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and review your safety plans. More updates will be posted through the next 24 hours.

Storm cast shows the vigorous system moving into our area early Saturday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms will occur Saturday afternoon and continue to move east through Saturday night into Sunday.

There is a 5% chance for a couple of brief tornadoes. As the line of storms moves east and strengthens Saturday afternoon, a few tornadoes could spin up due to the change in wind direction and speed (Shear).

With any line of storms associated with a cold front, straight line winds will be the main threat. Winds up to 70+ mph will be likely as the storms move east.

The large hail potential looks to be more into parts of Arkansas and SE Missouri. Large hail will be associated with the first initial storms in the morning hours.

Meteorologist Houston Hall