Brace for a mix of sun and storms, St. Louis. According to the National Weather Service, the city will dance with a 50/50 shot of rain and thunderstorms later today, especially post 2pm, with winds picking up from the west. If you're venturing out, maybe pack an umbrella - calm morning turning into a possibly stormy afternoon with a high soaring to a near 91 degrees.
The weather mood swings continue into the evening. Showers and thunderstorms could pop before 11pm, then just a tease of rain between 11pm and 4am. The NWS forecasts a mostly cloudy night with temperatures dipping to around 71 degrees. The wind should settle down, blowing in at a mild 3 to 6 mph. So it could be a decent night for a walk if you're betting against the 50 percent chance of precipitation.
But don't put away those sunglasses just yet! Tuesday is looking up, promising sunny skies and a high temperature flirting with 88 degrees. The wind, coming from the north at 6 to 9 mph, might be just the breath of fresh air we need after today's potential tumult. Tuesday night plans seem safe too, with mostly clear skies and an agreeable low hovering around 69.
For the following days, the forecast suggests more clear skies and progressively climbing temperatures. Wednesday through Independence Day, sunshine dominates and temperatures peak at a sweltering high of 95 by Friday. But as we roll into the weekend, keep an eye on the sky - a cheeky 20-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms could interrupt your sunny days, particularly on Saturday and Sunday.
In terms of hazards, the National Weather Service cautions that this afternoon's thunderstorms could swing a punch with isolated damaging wind gusts. Looking toward the weekend, be alert as the weather might toss a few thunderstorms our way once again. "Spotters are encouraged to report any wind damage to NWS St. Louis," stated in the NWS' Hazardous Weather Outlook. In the volatile dance of summer weather in St. Louis, it's better to stay prepared than get caught out in the storm.
