St. Louis, Missouri – After a run of hot, mostly clear days, thunderstorms are set to return across central and eastern Missouri, bringing renewed risks for outdoor plans and travel as early as Thursday. Residents can expect high temperatures in the lower 90s to persist, but periods of showers and storms could interrupt the otherwise sunny stretch from late week into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, the first round of scattered thunderstorms may develop Thursday afternoon and again from Sunday through Tuesday, with greatest coverage expected across central and northeastern Missouri and nearby southwest Illinois. While not everyone will see storms, any strong cell could bring brief heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but residents should monitor updates in case the threat increases.
Major highways such as I-70, I-64, and I-55 could see brief slowdowns during storms, especially during evening hours. For St. Louis, Columbia, and surrounding suburbs, the main impacts will be isolated power outages, slick roads, and short-term event delays. Most of the week will remain hot and humid—perfect for summer activities between storms—but keep alternate plans in mind, especially if outdoors late in the day.
The chance for thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through Tuesday, with updates possible if coverage or severity increases. Keep your phone charged and watch for the latest alerts as the weekend approaches.
Five Day Forecast for St. Louis, Missouri:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, high 93°F. 20% chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms.
- Friday: Sunny, high 93°F, low 74°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 94°F, low 75°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 93°F.
- Monday: 20% chance of showers and storms, otherwise partly cloudy, high near 93°F.
Thunderstorm risks continue into Tuesday. Check back for updated advisories.
