ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis area received a much-needed break on Sunday from the heat and humidity with over an inch of rain in many locations. But we're in the midst of the hottest portion of the year statistically, and we'll really feel that the next few days.
If we have to pull this graphic out, you know what's coming. One-hundred-degree readings are on the way, yet again. We had our third of the season last Saturday as we tied a record and reached our hottest temperature of the season at 103. We'll at least get that high as we double our 100-degree tally over the next few days.
The core of the hot and dry air mass will settle right over us in the coming days. Not only will this sinking air hinder any storm development, but it will push all the major storm systems to the north. That keeps us from beneficial rain and cooler weather for a few more days.
Because we're in the hottest time of the year statistically, it takes more than just 100-105 degrees to break records in many cases. The 5 On Your Side weather team doesn't see the St. Louis area reaching any records this weekend, but we'll be awfully close. The heat doesn't show any sign of breaking until maybe early next week. Check on friends and neighbors without access to A/C and plan ahead for a long stretch of heat.
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