St. Louis stepped out to cool, crystal-clear skies this morning, with temperatures lounging in the mid-40s. By midafternoon, sunshine will take over and send highs up to about 77°F, paired with light northwest breezes. Tonight looks calm and comfortable, mostly clear with lows near 54°F, so any outdoor plans should be in the clear.
Tuesday Night Storm Risk
Tuesday turns up the heat. Temperatures jump to around 84°F as a front moves in, and that is when the atmosphere starts to get a bit rowdy. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday evening into the night, with most of the action between roughly 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Storms could bring brief heavy downpours, small hail, and gusty winds. Widespread severe weather is not on the table right now, although an isolated stronger storm cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service St. Louis.
Afternoon Commute And Outdoor Plans
Enjoy the wall-to-wall sunshine today. For Tuesday, though, anyone with evening plans should plan on packing an umbrella. Southwest winds Tuesday afternoon could gust into the low 20s ahead of the storms, which means outdoor events may get interrupted. Planning ahead helps, so consider moving vulnerable items inside and keep an eye on radar if you are heading to parks or riverfront events. Hoodline broke down the broader warm-to-wet pattern earlier this week.
Looking Ahead
Once the front pushes through, highs settle back into the 70s for Wednesday and Thursday, with cooler nights dipping into the low 50s. Late in the week, temperatures climb again into the 80s, with scattered shower chances hanging around into the weekend. No watches or warnings are in effect this morning, but that could change if storms organize Tuesday evening, so it is worth checking official updates before hitting the road.
