The Saint Louis Science Center, KTVI Fox 2 and KPLR News 11 will host the Gateway Stormfest on May 6, a fun way to learn about the extreme weather that is common in the Midwest. There will be two exclusive showings of the OMNIMAX film Extreme Weather ($5 per person) at 11 a.m. and noon.
Before or after the film meet Fox 2 and KPLR 11 meteorologists, who will talk about the extreme weather in the St. Lousi area and answer questions about weather.
11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. More information and tickets: slsc.org
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