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There's quite a bit of weather in store for the St. Louis region this week. Above normal temperatures, rain and storms, and wintry weather will all make an appearance. A short thread 1/3

The next few days will be dry, but it's starting to look like we're going to see some 🌧️ beginning on Friday. It doesn't look like a washout, but wet and cool conditions may make being outdoors unpleasant at times this weekend #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

Expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions for the next few days, with cool, breezy, and showery conditions tomorrow that will rebound nicely on Friday. This back and forth continues into the weekend as well. #MOwx #ILwx #STLwx

Elevated fire danger is expected this afternoon across parts of central and east central Missouri. Use caution with open flame as fire will be capable of spreading quickly. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms will affect our region Monday night and Tuesday with another soaking rainfall. Rainfall amounts, however, will not be as high as what we saw last Wednesday and Thursday and impacts are expected to be limited. #STLwx #MOwx #ILwx #MidMOwx

Keep an eye on the skies tomorrow afternoon: isolated strong/severe storms are possible! -Hail up to 1" in diameter is the main threat. -Best chance for severe weather is north of I-70. -Stay aware of changing conditions at mobile.weather.gov! #MOwx #STLwx #ILwx

Take note, if you have any Sunday morning plans! Daylight Saving Time begins TONIGHT, at 2 am on Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks FORWARD by 1 hour before bed tonight or after waking up on Sunday morning. Also, it's a good time to check on a few other things too.

Here's our latest thinking regarding the potential for heavy rain this week. There are still quite a few unresolved details, but you'll want to enjoy this dry weather while you can! #MOwx #ILwx #STLwx

Elevated fire 🔥 danger Sunday afternoon across portions of C/NE MO where winds will be from the SW at 10-15 mph w/ gusts up to 25 mph, RH 25-30%, & low fuel moisture. Please be careful & consider moving any planned burns to a different day. #nemowx #midmowx

We had just enough cirrus clouds across our westward horizon to give us a colorful sunset this evening at the office. #stlwx #mowx #sunset

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging hail! weather.gov/safety/thunderst… #SpringSafety2021 #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

A pattern change is expected across our area mid-week next week as an active jet stream is met with warm & moist air from the south. This change will bring ongoing dry weather to an end with rain & even some t-storms possible during the second half of the week. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means TAKE ACTION. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means BE PREPARED. weather.gov/safety/thunderst… #WeatherReady #SpringSafety2021 #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

A tornado 🌪️ is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm ⛈️ to the ground. On a local scale, it is the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena. nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrw… #TornadoScience #SpringSafety2021 #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

Watch means BE PREPARED. Warning means TAKE ACTION. weather.gov/safety/tornado-w… #SpringSafety2021 #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx