Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and made those storms more likely to occur, according to a group of scientists.
Saint Louis, MO
Right Now
66°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 61%
- Feels Like: 66°
- Heat Index: 66°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 66°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:52:11 AM
- Sunset: 08:02:38 PM
- Dew Point: 53°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Rain showers in the morning with numerous thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
11 PM
66°
15%
11 PM
66°
Wind: ENE @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
12 AM
64°
15%
12 AM
64°
Wind: NE @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 64°
Heat Index: 64°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
1 AM
64°
15%
1 AM
64°
Wind: NE @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 64°
Heat Index: 64°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
2 AM
62°
15%
2 AM
62°
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 62°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
3 AM
62°
15%
3 AM
62°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 74%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 62°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
4 AM
62°
4%
4 AM
62°
Wind: ENE @ 3 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 62°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
5 AM
61°
7%
5 AM
61°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 61°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
6 AM
61°
15%
6 AM
61°
Wind: ENE @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 77%
Wind Chill: 61°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 53°
7 AM
61°
21%
7 AM
61°
Wind: ENE @ 2 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 77%
Wind Chill: 61°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 54°
8 AM
63°
34%
8 AM
63°
Wind: ENE @ 3 mph
Precip: 34% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 55°
9 AM
65°
46%
9 AM
65°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 46% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56°
10 AM
67°
53%
10 AM
67°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 53% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 57°
Forecasters originally called for the crest around 31 feet in Valley Park, but they dialed that back.
A National Weather Service meteorologist said heavy rainfall last week was unusual but the flooding along the Meramec is "kind of a normal-ish flood" for the spring.
The National Weather Service predicts three to six inches of rain from Friday through the end of Saturday.
"We could be planning funerals today. Today, we're just planning to rebuild," said the father of one homeowner hit by storm. "It will all be ok. ... We're all upright. We're all above dirt."Â
Thunderstorms are expected Thursday through Saturday, bringing the potential for flooding and more.Â
Forecasters warn that ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ is in for another period of active weather, with risks from wind, hail and tornadoes all possible on Sunday.
Meteorologists and former National Weather Service leaders say reducing vital weather balloon launches will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.
National Weather Service employees are still confirming reports of damage and tracking the paths of the storms.
The storm hit Bridgeton and Arnold with wind gusts up to 135 mph.Â
"Shelters have opened their doors, and people are stepping up to help however they can. The ‘Show-Me’ spirit is alive and strong in the face of this disaster."Â
The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, with at least 12 deaths.
Thunderstorms are forecast to hit the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ metro region by 7 p.m. They may carry golf-ball-sized hail and tornadoes as strong as EF2.