Residents of St. Louis, MO can expect a reprieve from the calm of the morning as the day heats up. With a high of nearly 90 degrees forecasted for today, and climbing temperatures throughout the week, the city is bracing for a typical sweltering July spell, according to the National Weather Service.
NWS detailed forecasts suggest mostly sunny skies ahead with temperatures peeking into the mid-90s, promising a hot Independence Day. Evening lows throughout the week are expected to dip just into the low 70s, offering slight nighttime respite from the day's heat. A calm wind is anticipated to become northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon, not offering much in terms of cooling breezes.
As Friday night ushers in the holiday weekend, it remains mostly clear with lows hovering around 74 degrees. Saturday continues the trend of mostly sunny skies and week-high temperatures nearing 95 degrees. Stargazers will have their moment with Saturday night's partly cloudy sky, subtly draping the city.
The forecast for Sunday introduces a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. This pattern will repeat into early next week, with the NWS predicting a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms by Monday. "A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" is also on the books for Tuesday, promising some potential relief from the persistent heat.
For the most detailed and updated weather information, residents can visit the NWS website.
