Residents of St. Louis can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures as the week kicks off. According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, today's high is expected around 80 degrees with a gentle northeast wind playing through the afternoon at 5 to 10 mph. As the evening draws in, the skies will grow increasingly cloudy, with a low settling around 61 degrees while the east wind breathes at a mild 3 to 7 mph.
Monday's forecast brings a shift, offering a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, with the likelihood of continued precipitation and possible thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then probable showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The NWS warns of a 60% chance of precipitation as the day progresses, despite a mild high near 74 degrees, the light east wind will gather strength, peaking at 5 to 9 mph by morning. As nighttime approaches, there's a lingering 30 percent chance of precipitation before 1am under mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures dipping to a low around 61 degrees.
Going further into the week, Tuesday threatens with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms amidst an otherwise mostly sunny sky and highs near 80 degrees. Subtle shifts in the wind to a southern direction, still light, offer little change to the unsettled pattern. Clearer skies are anticipated for Tuesday night as the clouds disperse, bringing the low to around 62 degrees.
In an echo of the start of the week, Wednesday is forecasted to be mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to near 85 degrees. The nocturnal hours will see partly cloudy conditions, with the low hanging around 68 degrees. Thursday adds a "20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm," reports the NWS, signaling a climb in temperatures reaching a high near 91 degrees amidst continued sun. Nighttime mildly retreats in warmth, positing a partly cloudy evening with the low around 66 degrees. The pattern of slightly increased rain chances dotted among mostly sunny days persists into the weekend.
For a full weather outlook, visit the National Weather Service website to stay updated on the latest in St. Louis weather conditions and to plan your week accordingly.
