Scott Connell

St. Louis

Meteorologist at KSDK-TV (St. Louis, MO)

KSDK Chief Meteorologist working for over 32 years forecasting St. Louis' crazy and always changing weather!

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Weather Impact Alert for a severe weather threat both Saturday and Sunday

1 month ago | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

The probabilities of some severe weather increase with a pattern change late this week. Weather Impact Alert issued for both Saturday and Sunday. ST. LOUIS — A spring time pattern change for the end of this week will bring another chance of strong to severe storms into the middle part of the country. While there is a threat of severe weather, it should be noted that the atmosphere does not appear to be as energetic or dynamic as it was on March 14th.
Weather Impact Alert Monday night into Friday morning for dangerously cold temperatures in St. Louis, snow expected Tuesday

2 months ago | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

Arctic air spills into the region Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures will likely fall into the single digits for lows, teens for highs next week, snow Tuesday. ST. LOUIS — The arctic air is poised to return to the region during the day Sunday. We have issued a Weather Impact Alert for frigid temperatures from Monday through Thursday. In many cases, outlying areas are expected to see overnight and early morning temperatures fall to near zero or just below zero.
Weather Alert: Another round of strong storms Thursday afternoon

Apr 17, 2024 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

A cold front is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region on Thursday with a band or two of stronger storms. ST. LOUIS — After scattered showers and thunderstorms rolled across the region on Tuesday, some with hail and gusty winds, another round of storms is expected Thursday. The Weather First team is tracking another system that appears to have the ingredients to create at least some scattered stronger storms by Thursday afternoon.
Weather Alert for widespread frost around the St. Louis area with a freeze possible in Illinois

Apr 5, 2024 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

Another cold night is expected with temperatures cold enough for frost across much of the metro area. Temperatures may drop into the upper 20s for some in Illinois. ST. LOUIS — In the wake of a strong storm system that brought heavy rain and strong storms to Missouri and Illinois earlier this week, colder air has returned. The large weather system responsible for all the weather changes this week continues drifting east across the Great Lakes Friday afternoon.
St. Louis spring garden forecast: what to plant now

Mar 11, 2024 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

With above average temperatures over the most of the last month, some are wanting to get to to work in the yard and garden. It's too early to plant some things. ST. LOUIS — With the second warmest February in recorded history in St. Louis, many plants are already coming to life across the region. Much of Missouri and Illinois is seeing the first leaf out running about three weeks ahead of the 30-year average. Data from the USA National Phenology Network tracks how the spring season is evolving.
Will St. Louis have a white Christmas this year?

Dec 7, 2023 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

With a warmer than average winter expected this year, the chances of seeing snow on the ground at Christmas is markedly unimpressive. ST. LOUIS — Seven days into December in St. Louis, and it doesn't feel much like winter. With highs in the 60s Thursday afternoon, it's hard to believe Christmas is less than three weeks away. Many are already asking if we will have a white Christmas this year. Snowflakes have been hard to find so far this cold season.
Starlink Satellite sightings in the St. Louis sky

Oct 6, 2023 | ksdk.com | Genell Reynolds |Scott Connell |James Brierton

ST. LOUIS — Viewers have reported seeing mysterious activity in the sky at night around St. Louis. 5 On Your Side wants to answer your questions about what you are seeing. According to Elon Musk's SpaceX website, Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink Satellites on Oct. 5 at 12:36 a.m. Central Standard Time. What are Starlink Satellites? The satellite network, Starlink, delivers internet service to underserved rural areas.
When to expect the first frost around St. Louis

Oct 2, 2023 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

ST. LOUIS — The leaves are beginning to change and we know cooler air can't be too far away. Autumn is here even though it doesn't feel like it in St. Louis as we start October. The month of October brings changes to Missouri and Illinois and that usually includes the first frost of the fall season. While the month has started with well above-average temperatures, a change for the first weekend of October is coming. Two cold fronts will sweep across the region during the middle of the week.
St. Louis will see warmer temperatures due to 'Omega Block'

Sep 27, 2023 | ksdk.com | Kelsi Anderson |Scott Connell

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis is not quite ready to say goodbye to summer — at least for a few days. Starting Thursday into early next week, an 'Omega Block' will be building into our area. This large upper-level pattern will bring dry conditions and well above average-temperatures. The weather pattern, which gets its name from its resemblance to the Greek letter omega (Ω), is creating a low-high-low weather pattern over the country, with the central U.S. in the area of high pressure.
Dangerous heat around St. Louis aided by corn sweat

Aug 24, 2023 | ksdk.com | Scott Connell

ST. LOUIS — A week-long heatwave across Missouri and Illinois pushed temperatures into the triple-digits at times. In some areas, heat index values climbed to around 120 degrees. The heat has a cumulative effect on our bodies. Several days of extreme heat along with overnight low temperatures, holding in the 70s to lower 80s, never let our bodies cool off without spending time in air-conditioned locations. You might be surprised where some of the humidity comes from this time of year.