Thunderstorms are expected to hit the region Wednesday afternoon, bringing the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.

Make sure you’re weather-aware and prepared for Sunday’s severe storms around St. Louis. An intense system could bring major winds, sizable hail, and isolated tornadoes to the bi-state

Numerous tornado warnings issued earlier Wednesday for portions of numerous counties south and east of St. Louis have expired as the region's severe threat moves out of the area. Eastern portions of the region continue to be under a tornado watch through 7 p.