The National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO, has forecasted a mostly sunny day today with a high near 72, followed by an increased chance of showers throughout the weekend. According to a detailed forecast, the St. Louis area should prepare for a 30 percent chance of showers later tonight, with mildly cloudy conditions keeping the low around 54 degrees. The light east wind isn't expected to provide much in the way of reprieve from the humidity which is currently sitting at a sticky 83%.
As per the NWS update, obtained through the official website, Saturday could see a continuation of these conditions with a 30 percent chance of showers in the early morning before 7 am, and an expected high of 68 degrees. The rest of the weekend may involve comparable weather, as Sunday's forecast indicates a 50 percent possibility for showers with a high near 65, and similar odds for rainfall extending into Sunday night.
Moving into Memorial Day, residents should anticipate showers with the chance of precipitation holding steady at 60 percent. The high is again expected to hover around the mid-60s. For those planning outdoor ceremonies or family gatherings, it might be wise to consider indoor alternatives or prepare for intermittent rainfall throughout the day.
The NWS has also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for eastern and central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois, in effect from today through Thursday. While spotter activation, is not expected at this time, the chance for thunderstorms persists from tonight until Tuesday. This forecast could impact a wide area, encompassing several counties across both states and therefore remains a key piece of information for locals planning any activities in the coming days.
As the week progresses, Tuesday may bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70. Wednesday appears to be the break in the clouds with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 75, but thunderstorms might roll back in on Thursday with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly sunny skies.
