Although spring is far away, many across the Mid-Missouri region may be having issues with allergies. High to very high levels of pollen continue to cause issues as we enter mid-September. Ragweed remains the highest level of allergen currently thanks to its seasonal return. Drier conditions continue to provide no relief as rain can largely
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TODAY: Wednesday will be notably warmer, with highs in the upper 80s under partly cloudy skies amid more south flow. Winds are light and variable at times, but generally from the south today. TONIGHT: Skies will be partly cloudy to mostly clear overnight, and temperatures remain in the 60s thanks to continued light south flow.
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Wetlands like Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, located in southern Boone County, look pretty empty in terms of waterfowl. In the next several days to weeks, that’ll be changing as blue-wing teal and green-wing teal look to migrate through the area. Each early fall, wetlands in Mid-Missouri will be filled with these small species of ducks
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TODAY: Wednesday is a warmer day with highs reaching the mid-80s thanks to more sunshine and some westerly flow. Most of the day will be dry, but shower and storm chances return by early afternoon north of HWY 24, and by 4 p.m. at the soonest between I-70 near and HWY 24. This places the
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The first day of September has started off on the cooler side with the afternoon high only reaching up to 78 degrees. On a typical Labor Day in Columbia, Missouri the average high sits seven degrees warmer at 85 degrees. Rainfall totals for the year have slipped below average by nearly three inches as a
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TODAY: Highs remain into the mid to lower 70s by the afternoon hours as winds blow out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy sky conditions are expected with spot showers possible throughout the day. TOMORROW: Temperatures once again start in the low 60s before gradually warming up into the mid-70s by the afternoon
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TODAY: Gradually decreasing clouds throughout the day with highs around 80 degrees. TONIGHT: Tracking overnight lows cooling into the upper 50s with partly cloudy skies. EXTENDED: We remain pleasant through the holiday weekend as highs reach the lower 80s with sunshine through Monday. The pattern doesn’t budge much next week with highs in the lower
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TODAY: Tuesday morning begins with patchy river and lake fog expected with cooler air temperatures and warmer water temperatures. This fog should lift by mid-morning as temperatures rise. Afternoon skies remain mostly sunny as highs reach into the upper 70s. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 50s with more chances of patchy river/ lake
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This time of the year if you look up into the skies around the woods, you have a good shot at seeing native bats hunting flying insects. During the daytime hours, especially in excessive heat, bats often times will be seen hanging out in caves, tree bark, and even man-made structures. According to Kyle Jansky,
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TODAY: Wednesday is more mild, with highs in the 80s feeling like 90s with a north breeze and a heat index in the 90s. UV is high today, a level 8 under partly cloudy skies. TONIGHT: Skies are clear overnight, and temperatures fall into the mid-60s, cooler than we’ve been recently. EXTENDED: After a cool
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s with chances of scattered showers and storms lasting into the deeper overnight hours. Moderate downpours and gusty winds remain the primary threats. TOMORROW: Tuesday welcomes scattered showers and storm chances primarily into the early am hours. Moderate brief downpours and gusty winds remain the primary threats as a
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s as skies remain mostly clear. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes increasing temperatures up to 97 degrees and dew points into the lower 70s resulting in the issuance of an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day lasting through Sunday afternoon. Heat index values can reach up 106 degrees Saturday. Skies remain
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TODAY: Skies remain partly cloudy. Winds will shift from east to south through the day today as highs climb into the mid to upper 80s.. TONIGHT: Temperatures will be a bit warmer overnight, with lows expected in the 70s and upper 60s. EXTENDED: Friday will be a warmer day, with highs in the low 90s.
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On Monday the 11th, the National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Erin in the Eastern Atlantic. The significance of Erin in comparison to this years other named storms is this specific named storm has the best chance to potentially become the first hurricane of the season in the Atlantic for 2025. Erin is currently projected
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TODAY: Tuesday is mild with rain chances once again. Spotty to scattered afternoon storms will be possible, especially along and south of a line from Sedalia to Mexico. Our best chances will come nearest I-44. Highs are expected in the mid-80s with enough humidity to feel like 90s. TONIGHT: Tuesday’s rainfall will be on the
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When talking about stationary fronts, it’s basically a game of tug of war. Cold air sits on one side of a region, and warmer less dense air on the other side. Both fronts are equally matched and stay in place, often times lasting multiple days before one side budges. A prime example of a stationary
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TODAY: We’ll have at least small chances for rain through the day, but better chances return in the evening. Clouds and intermittent rain will keep highs in the 80s. With dew points high, we’ll feel like 90s. TONIGHT: Better rain coverage comes tonight, with scattered showers and storms overspreading the region. Another 0.25″ to 0.75″
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TODAY: Isolated showers and storms remain possible mostly north of I-70 and east of Highway 63. Moderate downpours and lightning remain the primary risks. Afternoon highs climb near the 90 degree mark with some areas just a tad cooler thanks to this morning showers and storms. TONIGHT: Skies should become mostly clear overnight, with lows
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The Missouri Department of Conservation spends large amounts of money and labor each year fighting invasive plants, which are spreading quickly and outcompeting native species, and are exacerbated by above average rainfall and temperatures.
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The World Meteorological Organization recently certified the world’s largest lightning flash, which occurred in 2017 and spanned 515 miles from northeast of Dallas, Texas to northeast of Kansas City, Missouri.
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