we should miss any rain or snow from this weather system, thanks to a downsloping wind that will be in place. Another concern as we go into the weekend will be fire danger on the eastern plains.

ST. LOUIS — Today has been windy most of the day, with lower humidity as well. This has created higher fire danger for most of us. Burning is discouraged through the evening. Please hold off ...

The high will strengthen and continue moving east over the coming days, while the trough persists inland before becoming mobile and brushing the southern and central areas between Thursday and Friday ...