Missouri Summer Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms Hit St. Louis by 1PM Thursday — I-70 Drivers Urged to Use Caution

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St. Louis, Missouri – Scattered thunderstorms could disrupt Thursday afternoon plans in the St. Louis area, with peak heat and rainfall expected after 1 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, temperatures will climb to 92°F Thursday before storm chances increase through the evening. Light south winds and rising humidity will drive unstable conditions across eastern Missouri, especially near the I-70 corridor. The risk for lightning, brief downpours, and slick roadways is highest from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday brings even hotter conditions, with highs soaring to 95°F before another round of thunderstorms is likely late in the day. NWS places the storm chance at 40% for Friday night, with most activity developing before 1 a.m. Saturday.

Weekend travelers and outdoor event-goers should stay weather-aware. Saturday will again be hot and humid with a high near 90°F and a 40% chance of thunderstorms by afternoon. Showers may linger into Saturday night (30% chance) before gradually easing Sunday. While Sunday’s rain risk dips to 30%, cloudy skies and a high of 88°F will keep things muggy.

Looking ahead, the unsettled summer pattern continues into next week. Thunderstorm chances hover at 30% daily through at least Tuesday, with temps holding in the low 90s.

📅 Five-Day Forecast: July 10–July 15

  • Thursday: High 92°F – Scattered thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
  • Friday: High 95°F – Mostly sunny early, storm chance rises late
  • Saturday: High 90°F – Thunderstorms likely, especially after 1 p.m.
  • Sunday: High 88°F – Showers/storms possible, mostly cloudy
  • Monday: High 91°F – Afternoon storm risk continues

⚠️ Stay tuned for any updated advisories. Thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast through Monday.

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