THIS AFTERNOON: Partly to mostly cloudy, with mild temperatures in the 60s and a light northwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cool, with lows falling to the lower 50s. EXTENDED: Sunshine will try to peek out on Thursday, but expect another cool day in the 60s and low 70s with
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Drought is probably not top of mind for many Mid-Missourians after a wetter-than-normal spring, but dry weather is still a recent memory and continues to have impacts long after rain starts falling again. There is currently no drought across central Missouri, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 25% of the state is drier than
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered to widespread rain, with a few rumbles of thunder possible. Temperatures remain mild in the 60s. TONIGHT: Spotty showers continue overnight, with cooler temperatures in the 50s. Another quarter inch of rain is expected. EXTENDED: We’ll get a break from rain chances midweek, and some afternoon sunshine on Wednesday with mild temperatures
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Some roadways in the area were temporarily closed or rendered impassable on Monday morning and afternoon after several inches of rain fell in a few short hours. Rain gauges report that nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Columbia through the early afternoon, while the Lake of the Ozarks area saw a reported 2.65 inches
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TONIGHT: Warm and dry through midnight, then scattered showers and storms roll in late overnight. A few storms could be strong, bringing heavy downpours and lightning. Temperatures remain mild in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and storms in the morning, with dry time expected by the afternoon. Highs climb into the mid-80s with heavy humidity.
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers and storms moving in after midnight. These may linger in our southern counties through the early morning commute. Temperatures remain mild in the low 60s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and muggy, with hot temperatures in the upper 80s. Winds from the south will be noticeable at 5 to 10 mph,
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Hurricane season is quickly approaching, but you might have noticed a lack of fanfare around this season’s forecast, as the emergence of a strong (or “super”) El Niño later this year is expected to suppress cyclone activity. The National Hurricane Center will issue its official Atlantic hurricane season forecast next week, ahead of the season’s
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and mild in the mid-70s with a steady northerly breeze. A few gusts up to 20 mph are possible. TONIGHT: Clear and cool, with lows falling to the lower 50s and upper 40s. EXTENDED: Mild weather will continue through Thursday, with highs in the upper 70s and increasing cloud cover in the
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TONIGHT: A few storms are possible in the early evening, but most stay dry. Temperatures fall into the 60s after sunset, with lows dropping to the 50s as clouds clear. TOMORROW: Sunny, but slightly cooler in the upper 70s with a light breeze from the northwest. EXTENDED: Thursday remains mild and sunny in the 70s,
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School is almost out, pools will open soon, and more people will head outdoors to soak up the sunshine and warmth of summertime. But most will not have proper protection from the sun and its harmful UV rays. Many don’t have the time or interest to dig into sunscreen science. Slapping on a layer of
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 60s around sunset, with lows in the 50s. EXTENDED: Sunshine continues through Tuesday, with highs climbing into the low 80s amid a stronger southerly breeze. A cold front on Tuesday night will bring a chance of showers and storms,
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and breezy, with highs in the upper 60s and southerly winds at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with temperatures falling into the 50s after sunset, and lows dropping to the upper 40s. EXTENDED: A cold front will bring a round of showers and afternoon
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It’s early May, but we’re still holding on to April showers in Mid-Missouri, with several rounds of heavy rain on the way. Rain is falling more heavily as the climate changes, especially in the Midwest. According to a Climate Central analysis of 144 U.S. cities, about 90% have recorded an increase in hourly rainfall intensity.
Continue Reading THIS AFTERNOON: Partly sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 50s and a light northerly breeze. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, with temperatures falling quickly into the 40s overnight. EXTENDED: More sunshine is expected on Thursday, with lots of dry time and mild temperatures in the 60s. Chances for showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms will
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TONIGHT: Expect showers to continue throughout the afternoon and into the evening, with temperatures remaining in the mid-40s overnight. TOMORROW: Slight chance of AM showers, but dry and mostly cloudy throughout the afternoon, temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. EXTENDED: Things finally begin to dry out Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, with sunshine making a
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TONIGHT: Clear and cold, with lows falling to around 40 degrees. Winds from the south will be steady at 5 to 15 mph. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds, with warmer temperatures in the mid-70s. Southerly winds ramp up to 15 to 25 mph. EXTENDED: Enjoy the outdoors through Sunday, as storm chances return Sunday night, with isolated
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly, with lows falling to the mid to upper 30s. Low-lying areas may see frost develop. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Winds from the northwest will be light at 5 to 10 mph. EXTENDED: The weekend will start cool on Saturday, but temperatures will
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THIS AFTERNOON: Increasing clouds, with mild temperatures in the mid-60s. Scattered showers and storms will move into northern Missouri by 3 to 4 p.m. and track through Columbia and Jefferson City through the dinner hour. TONIGHT: Rain slowly exits to the south, wrapping up after midnight, with less than a tenth of an inch of
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TONIGHT: Clearing clouds, with chilly temperatures in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Dry in the morning, then a chance for showers and a few thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. Less than a quarter inch of rain is expected. EXTENDED: Quiet and mild weather settles in this weekend, with sunshine and highs in the low
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered showers and storms, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect south of I-70 and west of Hwy 54 for possible strong winds and large hail. Highs in the upper 50s and 60s. TONIGHT: Rain winds down early overnight, ending near midnight. Lows fall to the 40s. EXTENDED: Quieter and cooler weather is
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