3-24-20 Tovar St. Louis: Rain to the south today… discussing weekend warmth + storms. MG.

IL Video:

Some fog will be possible tomorrow morning.  Here is a look at modeled visibilities around 7 AM tomorrow morning.  The darker shades are indicative of lower visibilities due to fog.

Here is a look low temperatures by tomorrow morning.  Temperatures are expected to generally stay above 32 F which should limit freezing fog/ slick spot issues.

Here is a look at high temperatures today.

Here is a look at simulated radar through tonight.  Some rain will be possible today across southern portions of the state. 

Here is a look at preferred rainfall totals with this wave today.  Please watch video for complete details.

Here is a look at simulated radar from 4 PM tomorrow through 7 AM Thursday.  Move of tomorrow will be dry with a few light rain showers WED night/ THU morning across northern portions of the state.

The focus then shift towards increased rain/ storm chances late this week/ weekend. A warm front is forecasted to set up across the state later this weekend that will bring multiple chances for rain / storms.  Current model guidance favors the northern half of the state for this to happen.  This could lead to higher totals in northern IL, and perhaps an isolated strong storm as well.  Please watch video for details.  The loop below is from 1 PM Thursday through 7 AM Sunday.

Here is a look at the preferred rainfall totals through Saturday.  Please watch the video for a complete breakdown.  There are some models that are heavier and further south than the model shown below.  Something we will have to keep a close eye on going forward.  

7-day forecast:

St. Louis: