The National Weather Service in St. Louis is forecasting some potentially serious weather changes for the region over the next several days. Today, sky-gazers can expect sunny skies, with a comfortable high around 85 degrees and breezy conditions as wind gusts could whip up as high as 34 mph. However, the tranquility is set to be disrupted as tonight's weather makes a swift about-turn, with showers and thunderstorms likely kicking off after 5 a.m., and some storms could bring heavy rainfall to the St. Louis area.
Scheduled to begin in the early hours tomorrow morning, this active weather system looks to continue throughout the day. The National Weather Service warns of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then isolated showers between 10 and 11 a.m. Later, clear skies are anticipated tomorrow night with a low dropping to around 43 degrees. Stargazers should keep umbrellas close, as the weekend also holds a chance of showers, particularly likely from Saturday night through Tuesday.
Given the expected inclement weather, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area, warning of possible severe thunderstorms late tonight. "Some of the storms may be strong to severe late tonight with damaging winds the main threat. There is a low threat for an isolated tornado, primarily in central Missouri," according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, with an additional note that there is an 80% chance of precipitation on the horizon. Bringing the possibility of strong winds and heavy rain, residents and commuters in affected counties should prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.
The impending weather conditions do not currently warrant spotter activation, but this could change as storms develop. The National Weather Service's Outlook is clear: thorough preparedness is vital. "Spotter activation is not expected at this time," the Hazardous Weather Outlook reads.
