St. Louis is heading into a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 85°F and a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms — keep your radar app handy if you’re heading to Busch Stadium, Forest Park, or the Arch grounds today.
Today’s Setup
A stationary front draped across the region is this weekend’s main weather-maker. The National Weather Service is watching for dense fog across parts of southern Missouri this morning, with some spots potentially dropping below a quarter-mile visibility through 8 AM CT — give yourself extra drive time if you’re heading into downtown or toward Tower Grove Park. By afternoon, atmospheric moisture is running high enough that any storm that fires could drop locally heavy rain quickly, and a few cells may produce small hail or gusty winds.
Your best outdoor window is mid-morning through early afternoon. Storm activity should ease by evening before a second wave rolls in after midnight, tracking from eastern Kansas overnight.
Cardinals vs. Cubs: Rain Or Shine?
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium today and Sunday — both games carry a weather watch. Today’s 40% storm chance could bring a delay; Sunday eases to 20% during the daytime hours. Check the full Cardinals gameday forecast for timing details.
Dressing the part: a St. Louis Cardinals fitted cap and a St. Louis Cardinals jersey are the move, but pack a waterproof phone pouch in case the skies crack open in a late inning. Still hunting for seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek before the Cubs series fills up.
Tonight’s Shows
St. Louis has excellent indoor options tonight if the afternoon storms linger. Les Claypool plays “Claypool Gold” at The Factory, Kevin Morby takes the stage at Delmar Hall, and Hadestown continues its run at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Find tickets on StubHub for last-minute availability. A Les Claypool t-shirt is the perfect outfit for the show at The Factory.
Rainy Day Dinner
This kind of muggy, storm-dotted Saturday was made for something that cooks itself. Load up your programmable slow cooker with a chili or beef stew before you head out — dinner will be waiting when you get home. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven builds deep, rich flavor in a pot of beef stew or soup. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and skip the Saturday store crowds entirely.
Next Few Days
Sunday stays mostly cloudy with a 20% storm chance through midday, then dries out through the afternoon — solid conditions for the Cubs series finale. Sunday night flips back to 70% as another round pushes through. The National Weather Service expects considerably drier conditions to settle in by mid-week. Stay current with the St. Louis weather forecast as these storm rounds get refined.
