St. Louis weather today brings showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day, with a high near 83°F and a 60% chance of precipitation—but the real story is this afternoon and evening, when the most potent storms will roll through our region.
Here’s what the National Weather Service is tracking: the most dangerous thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even strong tornadoes. If you’re planning outdoor activities—whether that’s a walk around Forest Park, a game at Busch Stadium, or yard work in Clayton or Kirkwood—move those plans indoors or wrap them up early. South winds will gust up to 31 mph, making conditions increasingly unstable as the day progresses.
This morning, any lingering storms over southeastern Missouri will be capable mainly of large hail, though a very low tornado threat remains for surface-based storms. By late morning, convection spreading north from Kansas will push into portions of the metro area north of I-70, though forecasters expect that activity to be elevated and less likely to produce severe wind or tornadoes—though isolated large hail is still possible.
What to do today: If you’re heading to any events—like Ethel Cain’s concert at The Factory tonight (April 28) or David Byrne’s “Who is the Sky Tour” at the Stifel Theatre (also April 28)—plan to arrive early and stay indoors until showtime. For those with tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub for upcoming shows, check venue policies on severe weather delays.
Monday night, showers and thunderstorms continue before 10 PM CT, with some storms capable of heavy rain. Lows drop to 54°F with west winds gusting to 29 mph. By Tuesday, we’ll see mostly sunny skies and calmer conditions—a welcome break after the rough stretch.
Gear up: A packable rain jacket and compact travel umbrella are essentials today. If you’re tailgating before any Cardinals games later this week, keep a portable propane grill under cover and have a backup plan.
With severe weather on tap, this is a perfect day for slow-cooker comfort food. Throw together beef stew or chili in a programmable slow cooker this morning, and you’ll have a warm meal ready when the storms pass. You can order groceries on Amazon to stock up on beef chuck, potatoes, and broth—everything you need for a hearty Dutch oven meal delivered straight to your door.
Looking ahead: Tuesday clears out nicely with a high of 73°F and just a 36% chance of showers. Mid-week through the weekend brings cool, calm weather—perfect for outdoor plans, golf, or finally tackling that yard work. Check back for the extended St. Louis weather forecast for more details.
