Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS)

Lat: 38.56°NLon: 90.15°WElev: 410ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington Park IL

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 82. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington Park IL
 38.62°N 90.09°W (Elev. 420 ft)
9:51 am CDT Aug 6, 2026
10am CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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