The National Weather Service in St. Louis has updated its forecast for the area from today through Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, this morning's light rain will turn into showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., with a slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The high is expected to be around 68 degrees, with winds shifting from south to west in the afternoon and gusts possibly reaching 22 mph.
Tonight, skies are expected to clear, with a low around 43 degrees. The rest of the week will feature a mix of sun and storms, with a sunny Friday ahead, though partly cloudy conditions will return Friday night. Over the weekend, there's a 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday afternoon, increasing to more likely showers and a potential thunderstorm Saturday night. Daytime highs will be in the mid-to-upper 60s, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Early next week, the chance of thunderstorms will rise to 70 or 80 percent from Saturday night through Tuesday. Highs will be in the mid-70s on Monday and around 70 on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of eastern and central Missouri and southwest Illinois. Residents should stay aware of possible changing weather conditions, especially regarding thunderstorms.
