Storms bring damage to Scott County; Warmer ahead
Some strong to severe thunderstorms moved through Monday afternoon, bringing strong winds and large hail to some areas. The destruction noted in Scott County, south of Cape Girardeau, included damaged silos, a large shed and a house.
Missouri State Highway Patrol shared these photos via Twitter, saying this was near Highway “O” and County Road 532 with no injuries reported.
There weren’t many storm reports with this event in total, as not many of the storms were severe. Several warnings were issued for the possibility of 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail through much of the area, but only few saw large hail and such strong winds.
A few reports of downed trees were noted in western Kentucky near Grand Rivers and Princeton between 3 and 4 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Most reports of hail came in at pea size, but one report near Smithland in Livingston County had hail up to golf balls. Some impressive updrafts were needed in order to form hail just under 2″ in diameter!
Other than a small overnight chance for scattered showers and storms, this week will continue to be a hot one. Storms, if any, should come to an end early enough on Tuesday that our daytime actual air temperatures will soar to the 90s. Winds out of the southwest will help increase the temperatures a bit, too.
By the afternoon, temperatures will be feeling a few degrees hotter with slightly less humidity. Dew point temperatures will be ranging from the mid to upper 60s.
The Skeeter Meter holds steady in the “High” category for hot summer-like conditions through much of the week.
Over the next few days, we will see high pressure settle in overhead, enforcing more clear skies and warmer temperatures day by day. Precipitation potential will remain limited through this period – this period being through the end of July!
Meteorologist Jessica Blum
FOX 23 Storm Alert Team
