Severe weather threat today, hail and a brief tornado possible

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ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOX) - Saturday will feel nice as temperatures rise but the warmer weather this weekend carries a risk of severe weather.

The St. Louis area will need to be on guard for possible severe storms, mainly in the afternoon hours. 

LATEST: Forecast from Accuweather.com

While most in the St. Louis area will see a marginal risk for severe weather, southern parts of the area will have a slightly higher risk, with the most severe chances being near Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 

A wind advisory has been issued for some of the area and after the storms push through, those areas can expect remaining non-storm gusts over 40 mph. 

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