The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri, has predicted a sunny week ahead with temperatures rising high into the '90s as we move towards the Independence Day weekend. With humidity standing at a sticky 93% early this morning, the city woke up to a partly cloudy sky and a soothing 70°F, according to the latest update from the NWS. Winds from the west at 6 mph imply to assure residents that the day will gently breeze into a comfortable and clear night with a low around 68.
Looking further ahead, the NWS foresees consecutive days of sun, topped with clear skies. Today, the forecast reads, "Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 6 to 9 mph." The serene weather is set to continue through to tonight, mostly clear, with an expected low hovering around 68 degrees, and north wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday’s promise is just as bright, a high near 89 degrees with calm winds shifting northwest. It seems St. Louis is readied to delicately saunter into a week that beams with unabashed sunshine.
Those planning barbecues or picnics for the 4th of July are in luck. Independence Day is anticipated to be sunny, with thermometers likely to read a high near 94. However, as the week progresses, the forecast points to a slight change. By Saturday, St. Louis can expect a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with the remainder of the day mostly sunny and a high near 95 degrees. Saturday night, the chances for thunderstorms increase to 40 percent, mainly after 1 a.m., partly cloudy, with lows around 77.
Sunday's weather will be unpredictable, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be hot, reaching up to 94 degrees. This pattern of partly sunny days and mostly cloudy nights with storm chances will continue through Monday, when storm chances rise to 50% and the high hits around 91 degrees, as per the NWS forecast.
