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First WarnWeather

First. Accurate. Trusted.

Your source for clear, timely, and reliable weather forecasts across the St. Louis Metro, Central Missouri, Southeast Missouri, and Southern Illinois. From sunshine to severe storms — we keep you prepared before weather impacts your day.

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Our Coverage Area

Your Region. Your Weather.

First Warn Weather provides dedicated coverage across four key regions — delivering forecasts that are specific, accurate, and relevant to where you live and work.

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St. Louis Metro

Full metro area coverage including Missouri and Illinois sides — from city to suburbs.

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Central Missouri

Columbia, Jefferson City, and the surrounding agricultural heartland of mid-Missouri.

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Southeast Missouri

Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, and the Bootheel region forecast coverage.

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Southern Illinois

Metro-East communities, Carbondale, and the southern tip of Illinois weather coverage.

What You'll Find Here

Complete Weather Coverage

Weather can change quickly, but being prepared makes all the difference. First Warn Weather brings you forecasts with context, confidence, and clarity.

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Daily Forecasts

Clear, easy-to-understand daily forecasts focused on what you need to know before your day begins.

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Severe Weather Outlooks

Advanced notice of severe weather threats including tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and more.

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Storm Timelines

Hour-by-hour storm timing so you know exactly when to expect weather impacts in your area.

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Winter Weather Updates

Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice storm forecasts with accumulation estimates and timing.

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Flooding Alerts

Flash flood and river flood monitoring — essential for the rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas of our region.

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Weather Education

Helping you understand what's happening in the atmosphere so you can make informed decisions.

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Safety Reminders

Practical safety tips before, during, and after significant weather events to keep you and your family safe.

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Community Reports

Real-time weather reports from across the region helping build a complete picture of what's happening.

When It Matters Most

First Warn Alert Day

When conditions are favorable for significant or dangerous weather, First Warn Weather issues an Alert Day — giving you advance notice to prepare, plan, and stay safe. No surprises. No waiting. Just clear, direct communication when it counts most.

🌪️ Tornado Threat ⚡ Severe Thunderstorms 🌬️ Damaging Winds 🧊 Large Hail ❄️ Winter Storm 🌊 Flash Flooding 🌫️ Dense Fog 🔥 Extreme Heat

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Weather Preparedness

Be Prepared. Stay Safe.

"Weather can change quickly, but being prepared makes all the difference."

First Warn Weather doesn't just tell you what's coming — we help you understand what to do about it. From knowing your shelter locations to having a plan before severe weather arrives, preparedness is the mission.

📱 Stay Connected

Follow First Warn Weather on Facebook and TikTok for real-time updates during active weather events.

🏠 Know Your Shelter

Identify the lowest, most interior room of your home or building before severe weather season begins.

⚡ Have a Plan

Discuss your severe weather plan with your family before an event — knowing what to do in advance saves lives.

🎒 Build a Kit

Water, food, flashlight, batteries, medications, and important documents — ready before you need them.

🌊 Flood Safety

Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown — just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down.

❄️ Winter Ready

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle during winter months — blanket, boots, jumper cables, and sand or kitty litter.

Dr. Nick — First Warn Weather Meteorologist

Dr. Nick
Meteorologist · PhD · EJD

About the Meteorologist

Meet Dr. Nick

Meteorologist PhD · Higher Education Leadership Executive Juris Doctorate Public Safety Professional Author Ordained Minister

Dr. Nick is a meteorologist and public safety professional with years of experience communicating weather information clearly and accurately to the communities he serves.

Holding a PhD in Higher Education Leadership and an Executive Juris Doctorate, Dr. Nick brings both scientific expertise and a deep commitment to community education to every forecast. His goal is simple: give you the information you need, in a way you can actually use it.

When he's not forecasting, Dr. Nick writes for Dr. Nick's Matter of Perspective, serves as an ordained minister, and spends time with his four Corgis — Willow, Mogwai, Winston, and Baxter.

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Books & Merchandise

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Pick up Dr. Nick's children's book Mogwai's Adventure — It's OK to be Different! and other First Warn Weather merchandise. Great for kids, families, and Corgi lovers everywhere.

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Get In Touch

Contact First Warn Weather

Have a weather question? Want to report weather in your area? Interested in having Dr. Nick speak at your event or organization? Reach out — he'd love to hear from you.

Direct Contact

📧 nickpalischphd@gmail.com

Social Media

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