The National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO has provided an update on the local forecast, advising residents of mostly sunny skies today with a high reaching near 89 degrees. The gentle north wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph should offer some respite from the heat. As the evening descends, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear with temperatures dipping to around 66 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind blowing between 6 to 8 mph.
In terms of the outlook for the rest of the week, the NWS anticipates a streak of sunny days ahead. Thursday's forecast predicts sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees and a consistent north wind at 5 to 9 mph. Clear conditions continue into Thursday night, with temperatures expected to hover around 66 degrees. Moving into the weekend, Friday also promises sun with a high near 87 degrees. The trend of clear nights carries over with the low around 67 degrees. NWS St. Louis reports that the pattern will persist, with mostly sunny days alongside mostly clear nights through to early next week.
However, not all the press comes with clear skies. The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook that includes the potential for a few thunderstorms today. While the specifics of these thunderstorms have not been disclosed, it is clear that areas of eastern and central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois should remain alert. "A few thunderstorms are possible today," says the outlook, urging residents to be cautious.
Looking beyond today, the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook has suggested a quiet weather pattern with "No hazardous weather is expected at this time" for the period of Thursday through Tuesday. This comes as a breath of fresh air for residents who might be seeing to plan outdoor activities or any prolonged work that requires fair weather. For those keen on keeping tabs on weather developments, spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, as noted by the NWS report.
