St. Louis, Mo. – Missouri drivers and weekend planners should watch for scattered thunderstorms Friday evening, with possible travel slowdowns along I-70 and I-55 before skies clear for a sunny fall weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, showers and thunderstorms remain possible Friday afternoon into Friday night, especially across eastern Missouri and southwest Illinois. Rain could briefly reduce visibility for commuters and football fans heading to stadiums Friday evening. Drivers are urged to slow down on wet roadways and avoid flooded low spots.
Thursday will bring improving conditions with sunshine and highs near 78, setting up a cooler, calmer morning Friday. Storm chances climb to 40 percent Friday afternoon, with gusty northwest winds and temperatures holding in the mid-70s. Any lingering showers should move out by early Saturday.
The weekend looks ideal for outdoor plans. Saturday and Sunday will stay sunny, with highs in the upper 70s and comfortable overnight lows in the mid-50s. By Monday, temperatures climb again, topping 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Fall-like mornings and football-friendly afternoons dominate the extended forecast, but residents should stay weather-aware Friday evening when brief storms could still disrupt outdoor plans. Additional updates will follow if new advisories are issued.
Five Day Forecast for St. Louis, MO
- Thursday: Becoming sunny, high near 78. Low around 61.
- Friday: Showers and storms possible, high near 75. Evening showers taper. Low 55.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 77. Low around 54.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. Low around 52.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. Low around 55.
