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 Lambert International Airport (KSTL)

Lat: 38.75°NLon: 90.37°WElev: 604ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 3:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wellston MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wellston MO
 38.67°N 90.29°W (Elev. 515 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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