St. Louis, Missouri – Missourians planning weekend outings should keep umbrellas close, as thunderstorms will sweep across the state beginning Thursday evening, with the heaviest activity expected Friday into Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, rain chances will rise sharply on Friday, with Farmington facing an 80% probability of precipitation by noon. St. Louis and Jefferson City are not far behind, each seeing 70% storm potential through the afternoon. The storms will concentrate in southern Missouri and spill into parts of Illinois, particularly Friday and early Saturday.
Columbia and Quincy will likely dodge the worst of the rain but still face intermittent showers. Those traveling along I-55 or Highway 67 in southeast Missouri should plan for wet roads and possible delays. Scattered thunderstorms may cause localized flooding or brief power interruptions, especially in low-lying areas.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, monitor weather alerts, and avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods. While periods of dry time are expected, showers could interrupt events and outdoor activities statewide.
Rain chances will taper off by Sunday, but isolated storms remain possible. Stay tuned for updated advisories as the system evolves.
