Brooklyn, Illinois – Showers will sweep into the St. Louis metro Saturday afternoon, bringing gusty winds and possible thunder across parts of Missouri and Illinois.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, thunderstorms are expected between 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, especially along the I-64 and I-55 corridors. Rain chances remain through Saturday night, with conditions improving by Sunday morning. Localized flooding and travel delays are possible during heavier bursts of rain, especially near low-lying roadways.
Areas most likely to be affected include Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois, and St. Louis County and Jefferson County in Missouri. Winds may increase to 11 mph Saturday afternoon, with showers continuing through early evening. By Sunday, skies clear slightly with another round of rain possible Tuesday night.
What to do:
Drivers should plan for slower commutes and monitor local alerts. Keep phones charged and avoid flooded roadways. No storm spotter activation is expected at this time, but residents should stay weather-aware.
📆 Extended 5-Day Outlook (Brooklyn, IL):
- Saturday: Showers and a possible thunderstorm (1–4 p.m.), high near 63°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers, high near 60°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 65°F.
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers (after 1 a.m. into Tuesday), high near 74°F.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers, partly sunny, high 73°F.
