St. Louis residents may want to keep an umbrella close by this week. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO has issued a forecast that includes scattered showers and thunderstorms, primarily expected between this afternoon and evening. According to the NWS latest update, conditions are overcast with a current temperature of 72°F and a high humidity at 91%.
The outlook for today suggests a 30% chance of precipitation with potential thunderstorms mainly hitting between 1 pm and 3 pm. The evening should bring patchy fog after 3 am with an expected low around 68°F. Come Sunday, the early fog is likely to clear before 8 am, making way for mostly sunny skies and a toasty high near 87°F. The gentle northeast wind will stay at a modest 3 to 5 mph. Meanwhile, NWS advises that the hazardous weather conditions are more of a possibility in southwestern Illinois, with no immediate concern for Missouri residents.
Moving through the week, the NWS outlines a similar pattern, with chances of showers and thunderstorms from Sunday evening through to the next Friday. Temperatures are projected to fluctuate, with highs peaking near 90°F on Tuesday and possibly reaching 91°F on Wednesday and Friday. Overcast conditions are expected to persist, offering only brief intermissions of clear skies or sunshine.
As for the historic Juneteenth holiday, celebrated on June 19, the forecast is generally optimistic. Outdoor enthusiasts and event planners alike may be relieved to know there's a minor 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Most of the day is expected to be mostly sunny with highs lounging around 89°F. The weather service's Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates that despite the sporadic nature of these disturbances, storm spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
