The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Missouri and Illinois, as residents can expect a mix of weather conditions over the coming days. As of early this morning, St. Louis greeted its inhabitants with overcast skies and a temperature sitting at a cool 66°F, with humidity levels high at 87%.
Today's forecast calls for a sunny day with temperatures reaching around 86°F. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with some storms possibly becoming strong to severe. The main threats include large hail and damaging wind gusts, especially between 3 and 8 PM, according to the hazardous weather outlook.
Tonight’s weather takes a dicey turn with showers and thunderstorms likely before 4 am, followed by isolated showers. The likelihood of these events is pegged at 60%. Residents should anticipate a mostly cloudy night with a low around 62°F, and could face winds from the northwest at 5 to 8 mph.
Looking ahead, the NWS forecasts a clear and sunny start to the week with high temperatures in the 80s, but advises that chances of thunderstorms will return from Thursday through Saturday. Spotters in the region are encouraged to report any evidence of wind damage or hail of any size back to the NWS, contributing to community readiness and response efforts in the face of inclement weather.
