Missouri skies over St. Louis are dark and turbulent this morning as powerful thunderstorms roll across the metro area. Lightning flashes behind low clouds while wind shakes trees along the Mississippi River corridor.
Severe storms are moving through eastern Missouri and western Illinois, bringing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest cells are tracking east near 55 mph, creating rapidly changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, the storms may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Localized heavy rainfall is also possible as storms sweep across the region.
Drivers along Interstate 70, I-64, and I-55 should expect sudden downpours and reduced visibility. Gusty winds could push vehicles on elevated bridges and open stretches of highway.
Communities including St. Charles, Florissant, Ferguson, Jennings, Granite City, Edwardsville, and Belleville may experience strong wind bursts and lightning as the line of storms moves east.
Conditions may deteriorate quickly during heavier thunderstorms. Seek shelter indoors if warnings are issued and avoid unnecessary travel while storms pass.
Once the system clears, calmer spring weather returns.
Sunshine builds across the St. Louis region by Thursday with highs near 56°F, bringing a crisp and calmer day after the storms.
The warming trend continues heading toward the weekend. Temperatures reach around 62°F Friday, followed by mid-60s Saturday under mostly sunny skies.
However, meteorologists are already watching another storm system that could bring rain and thunderstorms during the weekend, especially late Saturday night into Sunday.
With spring break travel increasing across Missouri and Illinois, drivers should monitor changing weather if planning road trips through the Midwest.
For now, residents across the St. Louis metro should stay weather-aware and expect gusty storms through the morning hours.
Are storms hitting your neighborhood right now? Let us know what conditions look like where you live.
Five Day Outlook for St. Louis, Missouri
Wednesday: Heavy rain and thunderstorms early. High near 64°F.
Wednesday Night: Gradual clearing. Low near 33°F.
Thursday: Sunny and cooler. High near 56°F.
Friday: Partly sunny and milder. High near 62°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny spring weather. High near 65°F.
