The National Weather Service in St. Louis is monitoring a series of weather events expected to affect the region in the coming days. Their latest update indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, especially between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. These storms may produce heavy rainfall and are part of a weather system that will persist throughout the week with varying daily precipitation chances. Today’s forecast calls for a high near 86 degrees Fahrenheit, mostly cloudy skies, and calm southeast winds around 5 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%.
Residents can expect a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, primarily before 8 p.m., with patchy fog forming after 3 a.m. Overnight lows are expected to be around 71 degrees, with light and variable winds. On Monday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 20%, mainly after 1 p.m. The fog is expected to clear before 8 a.m., leading to a partly sunny day with a high near 88 degrees. Winds will be calm initially, gradually shifting to easterly, according to the NWS.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the week. On Tuesday, the chance of rain increases slightly, with a 40% probability of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. The day will be partly sunny, with highs rising to around 92 degrees. Winds will be calm and shift to a southerly direction, blowing at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. This pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms is likely to persist with similar chances through Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of eastern and central Missouri, as well as west central and southwest Illinois. Thunderstorms are expected late this morning through the evening, with the possibility of locally heavy rainfall that could lead to isolated flooding. The week-long forecast shows ongoing chances of rain and intermittent thunderstorms, keeping residents advised to stay alert.
