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ST LOUIS, MO – (Alexandria Martellaro – KSDK -TV.  Please click on the link above to read the full statement by the Cardinal organization.  Here is the introduction below.)

Each year, Christian Day at Busch Stadium is one of several community theme nights hosted by the Cardinals. Most years feature a keynote speaker who speaks about how Christianity has impacted their life in sports.

This year’s speaker, former Cardinal Lance Berkman, has made headlines, with some saying he’s been an outspoken opponent of the LGBT community.

Christian Day will take place on Sunday, July 30.

…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. *

TIMING…From 1015 AM CDT to 8 PM CDT * WINDS…Will average 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph from the west southwest especially for areas east of Interstate 57. Winds will gradually shift to the northwest this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Winds are expected to be strong enough to cause problems for boaters on area lakes. Small boats will be the most significantly impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

by Steve Dunford 

Just in the last fifteen minutes, Southern Illinois was taken out of the marginal risk (level 1) of severe weather.

There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. With highs in the upper 70’s.

Tomorrow will be a picture perfect day with the high around 80 degrees.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.

by Steve Dunford 

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled for all the counties north of the Route 13 corridor.  Williamson, Saline, Gallatian and the southern seven counties still remain in the watch.

The Storm Perdiction Center still has everything in Southern Illinois south of I 64 in a slight risk of severe weather for the overnight hours, so your guard can’t be completely let down.

As far as the hurricane force winds, they went through the southern seven counties, as there have been some minor damage reports out of Union and Pulaski counties.

As of now, the severe threat for tomorrow has been downgraded from a slight (level 2) to a marginal (level 1).

Monday is going to be a picture perfect day.  If you have the day off work, I hope you enjoy it, and remember the ones who paid the price for your freedom.

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southern Illinois Southwest Indiana Western and south-central Kentucky Far southeast Missouri Western and middle Tennessee * Effective this Saturday afternoon from 515 PM until Midnight CDT. .

..THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION… * Primary threats include… Widespread damaging winds expected with scattered significant gusts to 80 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible A few tornadoes possible

SUMMARY…A very fast-moving line of convection will continue to pose a risk for widespread wind damage as it races east-southeastward through the evening hours. A few tornadoes and hail will also be possible with the fast-moving squall line and/or other line-preceding storms. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles west northwest of Cape Girardeau MO to 55 miles east southeast of Bowling Green KY. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

Please monitor the Facebook page for additional warnings.  I just want to share this on a post.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY 453 PM CDT

JEFFERSON-PERRY IL-FRANKLIN-JACKSON-WILLIAMSON-UNION-JOHNSON- ALEXANDER-PULASKI-FULTON-HICKMAN-CARLISLE-BALLARD-PERRY MO- BOLLINGER-CAPE GIRARDEAU-WAYNE MO-CARTER-RIPLEY-BUTLER-STODDARD- SCOTT-MISSISSIPPI-NEW MADRID- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOUNT VERNON, PINCKNEYVILLE, WEST FRANKFORT, CARBONDALE, MURPHYSBORO, HERRIN, JONESBORO, VIENNA, CAIRO, MOUND CITY, HICKMAN, CLINTON, BARDWELL, WICKLIFFE, PERRYVILLE, MARBLE HILL, CAPE GIRARDEAU, JACKSON, PIEDMONT, VAN BUREN, DONIPHAN, POPLAR BLUFF, BLOOMFIELD, SIKESTON, CHARLESTON, AND NEW MADRID 453 PM CDT Sat May 27 2017

….Damaging winds of 70 to 100 mph possible with line of storms moving across Eastern and Southern Missouri… A line of storms, capable of producing widespread and destructive winds, are moving east, southeast between 45 and 50 mph over parts of Eastern and Southern Missouri. These storms will likely cause widespread tree damage, damage to some homes, and numerous power outages.

Persons who are considering travel on Interstate 55 and 57 in Southeast Missouri, as well as Highway 60, are urged to delay travel from now until after 7 pm CDT. These storms will likely move near Van Buren and Piedmont Missouri around 5 pm CDT…Ava Illinois, Cape Girardeau and Dexter Missouri around 6 pm…Creal Springs and Vienna Illinois, onward to New Madrid Missouri around 7 pm CDT. These arrival times may vary with the forward speed of the line of thunderstorms. If you outside, be prepared to look for sturdy shelter. These are particularly dangerous storms.

There is a pretty strong line of storms that is ahead of the main system, that should possibly be in the area about 3 p.m.  The main system is now south of Kansas City and the Joplin area.

The chance of watch issuance is 95 percent.  Whether it will be a severe thunderstorm or tornado is yet to be determined.  In my opinion, I look for a Tornado Watch to be issued.