The National Weather Service in St. Louis has projected a largely sunny day today, with temperatures reaching a comfortable high near 81 degrees, according to their latest update. A calm breeze will begin to stir, shifting from calm to a southeast wind ranging from 5 to 8 mph as the morning progresses. As we head into the evening, the NWS forecasts that the sky will remain mostly clear with a low around 58 degrees, the southeast wind slowing to a calm in the later hours.
Looking further ahead, the NWS anticipates a slight change in weather patterns. Thursday brings a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post 4pm, but for the most part, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 80. The calm winds are to be expected to gradually become southward at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Preparations for potential precipitation could be wise, although the likelihood of showers remains low during daylight hours.
The NWS bulletin also indicates a more pronounced shift in weather for Thursday night. There's a 60 percent chance of precipitation, including possible showers and thunderstorms after 1 am, with lows settling around 63 degrees. This pattern seems to extend into Friday, with an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, as daytime highs linger near 79 and winds taking a westerly turn in the afternoon.
Residents in the St. Louis area should look to enjoy a milder Saturday with partly sunny skies and a high near 71, before heading into another potentially wet evening. The NWS forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 am on Friday night. Towards the end of the weekend, Sunday offers a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 pm, with highs again in the mid-70s. In a consistent pattern, Sunday night could also see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. The cycle appears to be set to continue well into next week, with Monday and Tuesday both showing potential for wetness and thunderstorms, and highs soaring to the mid-80s.
