Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS)

Lat: 38.56°NLon: 90.15°WElev: 410ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 9 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cahokia / St. Louis, St. Louis Downtown Airport IL

Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 08:55pm until August 12, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 08:55pm until August 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cahokia / St. Louis, St. Louis Downtown Airport IL
 38.57°N 90.15°W (Elev. 407 ft)
5:41 pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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