St. Louis, Missouri – Missouri’s unusually warm weather will give way to rain and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday, raising the risk of slick roads and wet commutes across the St. Louis area into Friday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, highs will remain in the 70s and near 80°F through Friday—the city’s warmest stretch since early October. However, rain is expected to begin moving from west to east after sunset Thursday, with chances peaking between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday. Forecasters warn of a 60% to 90% likelihood of rain during this period, along with isolated thunderstorms.
Motorists in St. Charles, Jefferson County, and Metro East should prepare for slower travel and occasional ponding on roads, especially during the Friday morning rush. While most rainfall totals will be around half an inch, locally higher amounts are possible with any thunderstorms. Outdoor activities are still favorable today and early Thursday, but plans may need to shift indoors as conditions worsen.
Residents are encouraged to keep devices charged and check local alerts for updates. Rain will taper off Friday evening, but additional advisories are possible if storms intensify.
