SUMMARY: The St. Louis forecast for Wednesday predicts continued windy conditions with gusts reaching 50-55 mph. A mild morning gives way to a high of 75°F, while cooler temperatures follow as a cold front approaches. A wind advisory is in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., accompanied by a red flag warning due to low humidity and fire weather risks. There’s a marginal risk for severe weather, particularly east of the Mississippi, with possible isolated storms. Overnight lows may drop near freezing, necessitating winter jackets. The week ahead will see fluctuating temperatures, with highs in the 60s.

A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for gusty winds Wednesday. Additional power outages are possible.

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SUMMARY: Two suspects are charged in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a St. Louis police officer and a suspect he was trying to arrest. Police arrested Frank Carr, the driver of the Cadillac that fled the scene, on charges including leaving the scene of an accident. Mai Campbell, the driver of the Acura involved in the earlier police chase, faces several charges, including assaulting an officer. The investigation is ongoing, with two more suspects still uncharged, including one in the hospital. The injured officer underwent surgery and is recovering as the police seek support from the community.

Two people are behind bars and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a St. Louis Police officer and the man he was trying to arrest. Both the officer and the suspect remained in critical condition Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: The Great Tri-State Tornado, marking its 100th anniversary today, remains the deadliest and longest-track F5 tornado in U.S. history. Spanning 219 miles, it devastated parts of Southeast Missouri, Illinois, and Southwestern Indiana, lasting over three hours. The tornado killed 695 people, with Jackson County, Illinois, suffering the highest toll—more than 300 fatalities. Winds reached 200 mph, and the twister, up to a mile wide at times, caused catastrophic damage, with debris driven through trees. The event is still regarded as the most destructive tornadic disaster in American history.

The Great Tri-State Tornado, the longest tracked F5 tornado in U.S. history, devastated Southeast Missouri, Illinois, and Southwest Indiana on March 18, 1925, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming 695 lives. FOX 2’s John Fuller shares more.

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