St. Louis is soaking up a short-lived taste of summer on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with early clouds giving way to sunshine and afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s. The warm, breezy setup is the calm before a stronger system charges in on Friday, April 17, bringing a higher risk for organized thunderstorms that could turn severe.
Thursday: A Brief Warm-Up Before The Trouble
Clouds hang on through early morning, but skies are expected to clear by mid-morning, setting the stage for highs near 84°F and light southwest winds around 8 mph. It is prime territory for lunch on the patio or a late-day walk while the weather behaves. Rain chances drop into the low teens through the afternoon as lingering morning showers move out, although a few stubborn clouds may still drift across the river. Overnight lows stay mild in the low 60s ahead of Friday’s incoming system.
Friday: Evening Commute In The Crosshairs
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