The National Weather Service in St. Louis has updated its forecast for the coming week with a series of weather changes residents should be aware of. According to the latest advisory, showers are likely later today, particularly after 3 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and highs flirting with 68°F. The previous calm winds are expected to shift to the north, reaching around 6 mph by the afternoon. Folks would do well to grab their umbrellas as the chance of rain stands at 60%.
Looking into the night, there's a continued chance for showers and thunderstorms, mostly shrouded by more clouds, and a relatively steady 57°F for the low. Those light winds sticking around from the north will become light and variable, and the odds of getting wet remain at 50%. The weather seems to have a plan to keep things interesting, especially during the night.
The NWS also projects a brighter outlook as the week progresses. Friday should see the sun breaking through with a high around 79°F and northwest winds blowing between 7 to 13 mph, with potential gusts as forceful as 20 mph. The night sky on Friday is slated to be mostly clear with a low snug around 62°F.
Weekend warriors will be delighted to note that Saturday will likely bask in sunlit glory, hitting highs up to 85°F. The night should remain clear, with an approximate low of 62. The pattern of sunshine and pleasant evenings is predicted to hold through to the early week, with temperatures climbing nearly a stone's throw away from the 90s. All through, winds from the northwest appear loyal, oscillating between a gentle 7 and a breezy 10 mph, giving in to a quiet night.
The outlook does take a turn ahead of midweek. According to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with a 20 to 40 percent chance of showers, respectively. These conditions extend across different parts of Missouri and Illinois, so planning ahead is advisable for those living or commuting in the potentially affected areas.
While spotter activation is not expected at this time, residents should stay tuned to further updates from the NWS as the weather can change.
