The residents of St. Louis, MO can expect a slight twist in the weather today, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms that may briefly interrupt what has otherwise been a mild autumn week. The National Weather Service reports an overcast sky and a current temperature of 70°F (21°C), with 87% humidity and a dewpoint of 66°F (19°C). Visibility stands at a clear 10 miles, despite the cloud cover.
For those planning their day around the weather, there's a 20% chance of precipitation between 10 am and 4 pm today, and then again after 4 pm, light and variable wind is to shift north, reaching speeds of 5 to 13 mph in the morning with potential gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight, the city will see mostly cloudy conditions early in the evening before they give way to clearer skies, with temperatures dropping to around 53°F. The winds are expected to persist from the north, moving at a pace of 7 to 10 mph.
Weather conditions are looking favorable for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday promises sunny skies with a high near 74°F, and a northeast wind travelling at a gentle 6 to 8 mph. The clarity continues into Wednesday night as the temperature cools to a low around 47°F, with an east wind around 6 mph.
The pleasant weather extends into Thursday, with a forecast of unadulterated sunshine and a high near 73°F, backed by an east wind blowing gently at 5 to 7 mph. Clear skies will once again blanket the city Thursday night, with a low falling near 45°F. As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to gently rise. Friday will be sunny, with a high near 78°F, while at night the city can expect a turn to partly cloudy conditions with a low around 56°F.
The weekend also promises to be predominantly sunny, peaking at 81°F on Saturday and going even higher to 84°F by Sunday. The evenings will maintain the trend of minimal cloud cover, with lows hovering around the mid-50s to 60s. This string of warm, clear days is set to carry on into Columbus Day, with a high once again near 84°F, offering St. Louis a stretch of comfortably classic fall weather.
