The National Weather Service in St. Louis has updated residents on the latest weather conditions and forecasts for the upcoming week. As of this morning, the sky shows only a few clouds with temperatures at 63°F and humidity levels at 76%. Winds are traveling east at a speed of 7 mph, while the barometric pressure sits at 29.85 inches.
As per the NWS forecast, St. Louisans can expect a mostly sunny day with a peak temperature near 86 degrees. Any wind should remain light and variable, later becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight's forecast indicates slightly cooler temperatures at around 62 degrees with an east wind calming towards the evening. To absolutely need an umbrella might not be the case today, but the upcoming week looks to change that.
The forecast for Monday shows a continuing trend of mostly sunny skies with a high creeping up near 88 degrees and winds taking a southward turn from 5 to 9 mph. The clear conditions will carry over into Monday night with an expected low around 68 degrees and a persistent south wind. However, Tuesday will mark a shift in the weather pattern. It's predicted to be partly sunny with highs nearing the 90-degree mark, accompanied by a stronger south wind ranging from 8 to 14 mph with potential gusts as high as 25 mph.
By Tuesday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises to 50 percent, mainly after 1 am, and carries into the back half of the week. "Showers and thunderstorms likely" is the repeated phrase from Wednesday through to Thursday, with the chance of precipitation standing firm at 70 percent. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, hovering in the low 80s during this midweek period. Residents should prepare to adjust their plans accordingly, as the increased likelihood of rain may necessitate to quickly change outdoor activities to indoor venues, according to the NWS forecast.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook provided by the National Weather Service further cautions that after Tuesday, thunderstorms are expected to be a reoccurring theme, stretching out over much of the area from late Tuesday through the following Saturday. Thunderstorms this afternoon in southeast Missouri are noted, but severe weather isn't anticipated at this stage.
