The latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO, indicates that the city should anticipate increasing clouds today, with a high reaching near 51 degrees. According to the NWS update, the northwest wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 22 mph. On the chill spectrum, the wind chill is hitting figures like 20°F early this morning.
Tonight offers a mild promise of precipitation, with a 20 percent chance of rain after 3 am. The temperature is expected to drop to a low near 40, with the wind changing direction — showing its fickle nature by suddenly veering southeast at a gentle 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Citizens looking to enjoy a rainy serenade should take these modest odds with a grain of salt, and perhaps sleep hopeful of waking to the soft patter of rain.
As we move into Friday, the chance of rain lingers at a tease-worthy 20 percent. The day promises a shift from mostly cloudy skies to a gradual sun takeover, with highs soaring closer to 66 degrees. The southeast wind is set to cross over to the west in the afternoon, capable of gusts as high as 22 mph once again, perhaps scattering loose leaves and forgotten newspaper across pathways in its wake.
Entering Friday night, the odds of rainfall increase to a more convincing 40 percent chance. Temperatures will dip to around 35, with a steadfast north wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph. For those with evening plans, it might be wise to carry an umbrella, hoping not to watch its use turning more necessary as the night progresses.
The weekend outlook is mostly sunny, with Saturday's temperature peaking at 52 and Sunday's high reaching a comfortable 59. A clear night will follow Sunday, leading into a sunny Monday with an even warmer high near 71, as per the NWS forecast.
