The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
Saint Louis, MO
Right Now
74°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 80%
- Feels Like: 74°
- Heat Index: 74°
- Wind: 1 mph
- Wind Chill: 74°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:25:03 AM
- Sunset: 07:39:28 PM
- Dew Point: 67°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 93F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny skies. High 87F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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