Forecasters say a long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. will persist, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that will soar into the 100s. The scorching weather will also hold the East in its hot and humid grip throughout the week.
St. Louis, MO
Right Now
- Humidity: 92%
- Feels Like: 71°
- Heat Index: 71°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 71°
- UV Index: 2 Low
- Sunrise: 05:44:40 AM
- Sunset: 08:27:26 PM
- Dew Point: 69°
- Visibility: 3 mi
Today
Cloudy with periods of rain, some heavy early. High 71F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch. Localized flooding is possible.
Tonight
Rain early. Decreasing clouds overnight. Low near 65F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Tomorrow
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Wind: NNE @ 5 mph
Precip: 100% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 4 mi
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
Precip: 70% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 4 mi
Wind: N @ 8 mph
Precip: 62% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 7 mi
Wind: N @ 12 mph
Precip: 78% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 1.6 mi
Wind: N @ 13 mph
Precip: 94% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 1.6 mi
Wind: N @ 13 mph
Precip: 100% Chance
Humidity: 91%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 2 mi
Wind: NNW @ 13 mph
Precip: 68% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 1.6 mi
Wind: NNW @ 13 mph
Precip: 75% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.5 mi
Wind: NNW @ 13 mph
Precip: 65% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Wind: NNW @ 12 mph
Precip: 46% Chance
Humidity: 93%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
Precip: 38% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Wind: NNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 38% Chance
Humidity: 94%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
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