Lightning jump with strengthening embedded supercell southwest of STL

A bump in GLM Flash Extent Density (bottom image, top left) was noted at 2020Z, and is coincident with the development of an embedded supercell within the convective line approaching St Louis (top image). This storm had a 60 dBz core extending above 20 kft (middle image) and a notable BWER associated with its updraft.