St. Louis, MO– A stretch of spring sunshine is headed for Illinois, but residents in the St. Louis area should prepare for rain and possible storms by the weekend. After a cloudy Tuesday, clear skies and mild temperatures arrive Wednesday, providing a brief window of ideal spring weather.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday in St. Louis will be sunny with a high near 64°F. Winds from the northwest at 3 to 8 mph will keep conditions comfortable. Overnight lows dip to the mid-40s under partly cloudy skies. Thursday brings a noticeable shift. Showers are expected during the day, with increasing chances of thunderstorms after sunset. The precipitation probability rises to 50% by Thursday night, continuing into Friday.
By Friday, high temperatures will approach 79°F, but the warmth comes with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Saturday is expected to see storms intensify, with rain likely and isolated thunder possible into Saturday night.
Motorists using I-55, I-64, and I-70 through the Metro East and downtown St. Louis should anticipate slick conditions and potential delays during peak travel hours Friday evening through Saturday.
Looking ahead, Sunday offers a short reprieve with partly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s, followed by another chance of rain into early next week.
