Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS)

Lat: 38.56°NLon: 90.15°WElev: 410ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Festus MO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Low around 64. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Festus MO
 38.22°N 90.39°W (Elev. 446 ft)
6:53 am CDT May 21, 2024
7am CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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