Scattered storms Thursday ahead of cold front that will dial back the heat

ST. LOUIS - Hot and very humid conditions continue Thursday. Storms Thursday morning and afternoon may help dial back that heat a touch, but the humidity will remain tough to take.

A cold front is on the move across the Midwest on Thursday. Well ahead of it, we are tracking a morning round of showers and storms. These storms could bring some heavy downpours and 30–40 mph gusts of wind.

Depending on how long the morning storms and their clouds hold on, we should see early afternoon highs in the low to mid-90s.

Additional storms are likely late Thursday afternoon and evening as the cold front gets closer. A few of these storms could produce 50–60 mph winds and large hail.

As the front passes, storm chances will end very early Friday morning.

Behind that front on Friday, we’ll tap into slightly cooler and less humid air, getting us back to a “normal” summer. Top temps will be closer to 90 for Friday and the weekend, with a dip in humidity.

A few wrap-around showers and storms will be possible Friday afternoon as the storm system pulls more fully away to the east.

The weekend looks sunny. It does look like we may heat back up next week.

Monday and Tuesday’s highs are forecast to be back in the mid-90s. Another cool-down is on tap for Wednesday.