St. Louis residents may want to carry an umbrella for the afternoon commute today as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a 20 percent chance of showers after 5 p.m., with clouds gathering and a high reaching near 58 degrees. Light winds from the east will shift to the southeast and could reach speeds up to 20 mph. Details of these predictions can be found on the NWS website.
Temperatures will remain fair this morning in St. Louis, but by nightfall, the likelihood of precipitation increases significantly. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 a.m., and the chance of continued rainfall, paired with possible thunderstorms, persists until the early hours. Overnight lows will hover around 52 degrees, accompanied by a continuous southeast wind moving at 7 to 10 mph. The current humidity sits at 67%, which may contribute to the impending wet weather, descending with a dewpoint of 27°F.
Looking ahead tomorrow, the chance of showers drops to 40 percent, primarily before 10 a.m. Cloud coverage should lessen as the day progresses, with the forecast showing gradual sunshine breaking through and highs reaching an almost balmy 73 degrees. Winds will shift from a southern to a northern direction throughout the afternoon, marked by a milder 8 mph speed.
As per the NWS, the remainder of the week appears to be a mix of cloudy skies and intermittent showers, particularly as we approach midnight Wednesday with a 50 percent likelihood of rain. Thursday's forecast appears even more grim with rain and possibly a thunderstorm, boasting a high chance of precipitation at 90%. A series of showers is expected to continue into the weekend with highs maintaining in the mid-60s.
For the full detailed forecast, including visibility and wind chill factors, St. Louis locals should keep an eye on the NWS website. As of 5:51 a.m. this morning, visibility has been clear at 10 miles, despite the cooler wind chill of 32°F, which, carried by a light eastern breeze at 6 mph, is a slight brush against the skin of the city.
