ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Thunderstorms could bring brief downpours and lightning to parts of eastern and central Missouri through Tuesday as a weak disturbance moves across the region. Monday started mostly sunny, but clouds and humidity are expected to build into the evening, leading to isolated storms that may impact the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms continues Monday night, mainly before midnight, with another round possible Tuesday afternoon. Areas including Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Charles, and the Metro East could see localized rainfall and occasional thunder. Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Light southeast winds will shift north by Tuesday, ushering in cooler, drier air by midweek. Sunshine is expected to dominate Wednesday through Friday, with daytime highs in the mid-70s and overnight lows dipping into the upper 40s.
Residents are advised to stay weather-aware during any storm activity and watch for slick roads or brief visibility drops during heavier showers.
Five-Day Forecast for St. Louis, MO
- Monday: High 84°F, 30% chance of thunderstorms late.
- Tuesday: High 76°F, slight chance of storms early.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 75°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 74°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 81°F.
