http://news.stlpublicradio.org en http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/blustery-weather-hits-southern-ill-and-southeast-mo <p>A winter storm is hitting southern Illinois, leaving roads covered in snow and ice and prompting officials to urge residents to stay home if they can.</p> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:19:29 +0000 Julie Bierach and The Associated Press 7720 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org Blustery Weather Hits Southern Ill., and Southeast Mo. http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/morning-headlines-blizzard-warning-extended-storm-makes-morning-travel-difficult-drug-tests <UL> <LI><A href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Saint+Louis&amp;state=MO&amp;site=LSX&amp;lat=38.636&amp;lon=-90.2443">The National Weather Service </A>extended the blizzard warning this morning to include at least parts of the St. Louis metro area. The blizzard warning now includes St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Madison County and St. Charles County. The blizzard warning is in effect until noon Wednesday. Forecasters say wind gusts could reach 30 to 40 mph Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:49:55 +0000 Julie Bierach 437 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org Morning headlines: Blizzard warning extended, storm makes morning travel difficult, drug tests for welfare recipients heads to Mo. Senate