St. Louis wakes up on the gray side this Friday, with a cool start near 63°F and a light northeast breeze around 5 to 7 mph. Mostly cloudy skies are expected to hang around all day, with spotty rain showers possible after 11 a.m. Highs should top out near 70°F, so a light layer and an umbrella are smart moves for the afternoon commute.
Afternoon Showers And Patchy Fog Tonight
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service St. Louis expect the best chance for showers this afternoon into the early evening, with roughly a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain and some scattered, slow-moving downpours in the mix. Most storms should stay on the lighter side, with only isolated rumbles of thunder and little overall organization, so strong wind gusts are not anticipated. As winds ease tonight, low clouds could dip into patchy fog across central and southeast Missouri, which may mean reduced visibility for early Saturday drivers.
Transit Timing And Holiday Events
With Memorial Day weekend events gearing up, it is worth building in a little extra travel time, especially if you are counting on outdoor plans between passing showers. Metro Transit will operate on a holiday and weekend schedule on Memorial Day Monday, so riders are urged to check the Metro Transit holiday schedule and rider alerts before heading out.
Weekend Outlook: Warmer With On-And-Off Storm Chances
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 80s on Saturday. A stronger push of Gulf moisture late Saturday will increase the odds for showers and a few thunderstorms from late Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday is shaping up to be the cloudier day, with showers and thunderstorms likely in spots and highs near 83°F. Memorial Day Monday should be warmer, with highs in the mid 80s and only a slight, localized chance of afternoon storms. Severe weather is not in the forecast, but scattered downpours could still cut into outdoor plans.
Bottom Line
Keep an umbrella handy for afternoon outings and leave extra time if you are heading to parades or gatherings. Slick roads during brief downpours and pockets of patchy morning fog will be the main travel issues. A quick check of the latest forecast and local transit alerts before you head out can help you line up a last-minute plan B if storms bubble up at the wrong time.
