Heat begins to build over St. Louis into this weekend, limited storm chances
The first significant stretch of hot weather is expected later this week into next week. Afternoon highs will be in the 90s as humidity levels increase. The first significant stretch of hot weather is expected for St. Louis later this week into next week, with afternoon highs expected to reach the 90s as high humidity increases. Despite a slight break from heat and humidity on Friday, a weak front may drop into the St Louis area, potentially leading to stronger storms late Thursday evening into the overnight hours. The best chance of stronger storms will be across northern Missouri into west central Illinois. This will be the first stretch of heat in St Louis this season. Stay hydrated and limit physical activity during the heat, and check on your senior neighbors for their use of air conditioning.
Publicerad : 10 månader sedan förbi Scott Connell (KSDK) i Weather
The first significant stretch of hot weather is expected later this week into next week. Afternoon highs will be in the 90s as humidity levels increase.
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ST. LOUIS — While there have only been four days at or above 90 degrees in St. Louis so far this year, that is about to change.
Heat will be building through the end of the week and continuing into next week for most areas.
There may be a subtle break from heat and humidity Friday as a weak front tries to drop into the St. Louis area. Late Thursday evening into the overnight hours, there may be a few stronger storms along that front.
The best chance of stronger storms will be across northern Missouri into west central Illinois. The Storm Prediction Center has St. Louis at a level one out of five risk.
That front may provide subtle relief from Thursday afternoon's highs in the mid-90s. Heat indices Thursday afternoon around the metro area are expected to be near 100 degrees.
While Friday is expected to be just a tad less hot, the heat is still coming. By the end of the weekend, all signs point to temperatures well into the 90s with heat index values from 100 to 105 degrees by Sunday into early next week.
This will be the first stretch of hot weather in St. Louis this season. Our bodies are not acclimated to the hot weather this early in the summer. It's important to stay hydrated and limit your physical activity during the heat of the day. Remember to check on your senior neighbors to make sure they are using the air conditioning.
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