Residents in the St. Louis area should anticipate changing weather conditions this weekend, as the National Weather Service forecasts a combination of sun and storms. According to the NWS St. Louis, MO, today’s weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 95 degrees. Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 4 a.m.
Unsettled weather is expected to persist, with thunderstorms likely to develop across much of the area during the overnight hours. The pattern is forecast to continue into the upcoming week, with showers and thunderstorms possible on Sunday, mainly after 1 p.m., and a high near 90 degrees. Precipitation chances remain in the forecast for the St. Louis area from Sunday through at least next Friday.
An official statement from the NWS specifies that the chance for thunderstorms today and this evening is most prominent across central and northeast Missouri into west central Illinois. Residents of these regions should keep an eye out for changing weather conditions, though no severe weather is expected at this time.
The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook suggests that while spotter activation isn't anticipated, residents should stay vigilant. "There is a chance for thunderstorms across the area Sunday through Friday," the NWS outlined.
