TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with lows falling to the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, with highs climbing to the upper 80s. Winds from the south may gust up to 15 mph. EXTENDED: Summer heat returns this weekend, with temperatures climbing to the low 90s on Sunday, feeling like the upper 90s with increased humidity.
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When a wall of rock, ice, and water tore through the Nepal-Tibet border region, the devastation was immediate and staggering. But the science behind why it happened is still coming into focus. Dr. Mylène Jacquemart, a senior researcher at ETH Zürich who studies glaciology, walked through what we do know and what we don’t know
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the lower 80s. Light winds from the north at 5 to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool, with lows falling to the low 60s. EXTENDED: Mild weather continues through Friday, but summer heat is on its way this weekend. Highs will climb back to the
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and muggy, with a heat index in the low 90s. TONIGHT: Clear and a little cooler, with lows falling to the mid-60s. EXTENDED: A cold front is moving through the area today, but rain chances remain south of the area. Behind that front, temperatures will drop a few degrees through the
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Out west, dry conditions are fueling dangerous wildfire growth. In Nevada and Texas, months of below-normal rainfall have left vegetation critically dry, and that dried-out landscape is turning into fuel for fast-moving fires. Firefighters in both states are battling blazes that are spreading quickly, pushed along by gusty winds and low humidity. Officials say the
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and warmer, with near-average temperatures in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with a spot shower possible after sunset. Lows fall to the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Scattered showers and storms may continue into Wednesday morning south of Hwy 50, but many will stay dry. Highs climb to the upper 80s with dry
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As we head into September, forecasters are already eyeing the pattern for the start of fall, but summer isn’t quite ready to let go. Early signs point to a warmer-than-average stretch for Central Missouri. According to the Climate Prediction Center’s 8-to-14 day outlook, which covers September 1st through the 7th, the odds are tilted toward
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THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy and mild with highs in the lower 80s. A few showers are possible, but most will stay dry. TONIGHT: Lingering clouds, with lows in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Mild weather continues through the week, with highs in the 80s each day and little to no rain chances. A weak cold front
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low chance for isolated showers and storms near and west of Hwy 65. Lows fall to the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: Dry and mild weather continues this weekend, with near-to-below-average temperatures in the lower 80s through Sunday. Rain chances return by
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Corn growers are in a good mood at this year’s Missouri State Fair following a wet and warm summer. Bradley Schad, CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association, says 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest growing seasons the state has seen in years. “One thing stays constant, and that’s change in
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and mild, with highs in the low 80s and a light northerly breeze. TONIGHT: Clear skies, with cool temperatures settling in the mid-60s. Some fog is possible near bodies of water such as rivers and lakes. EXTENDED: The week will end on a warm note, with highs climbing to the upper
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered showers and storms, with a strong storm possibly producing damaging winds near I-44 around 4 to 6 p.m. Temperatures remain mild under clouds in the upper 70s and low 80s. TONIGHT: Showers dwindle after sunset, and clouds clear quickly overnight. Lows fall to the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Drier weather is favored through
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Thousands of festivalgoers are settling into campgrounds along the Niangua River this week for the 26th annual Gathering of the Juggalos, running August 19-22 in Macks Creek. But heavy rain in tonight’s forecast could put a damper on the festivities. Camden County is under a Level 2 of 4 risk for flash flooding Tuesday night
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THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy and warmer, with highs in the upper 80s. Light showers are possible west of the area this afternoon, but we’ll likely stay dry. TONIGHT: Chances for showers and thunderstorms after midnight, with potential damaging winds and a low chance of flooding. Lows fall to the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Heavy showers and
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After a dry July, drought crept back into the Show-Me state. Right now, more than a third of the state is running drier than normal. Meteorologists in southern Missouri say the soil and vegetation dried out fast under the heat. “All of those soils and fuels down there are drying out very efficiently with all
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the low 80s. TONIGHT: Clear, with lows falling to the mid-60s. EXTENDED: Milder weather continues tomorrow, but temperatures will rise to the upper 80s ahead of rain chances in the late afternoon or evening. Chances for showers and thunderstorms increase Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a
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TONIGHT: Isolated storms north of I-70, with warm temperatures in the low 80s and upper 70s. TOMORROW: Showers through midmorning, then mostly sunny midday, with a heat index up to 105. Scattered storms may redevelop in the evening, but there will be plenty of dry time. EXTENDED: The weekend will feature triple-digit heat and a
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with warm temperatures in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny, with a heat index up to 105 to 110 degrees in the afternoon. Isolated storms are possible, though most remain dry. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat will continue into the weekend, with the heat index above 100 degrees on Saturday and possibly Sunday. Rain
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TONIGHT: Quiet and mostly clear, with lows falling to the upper 70s. Look for the Perseid meteor shower in the northeast sky! TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and muggy, with a heat index above 105 degrees. EXTENDED: Thursday and Friday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days as the heat index continues to soar above 105 through
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The Perseid meteor shower is expected to streak across the skies in the coming days, and viewing conditions will be almost perfect in Mid-MO. The Perseids are one of the most prolific meteor showers of the year, occurring every August as the Earth plows through a trail of dust and debris left behind by comet
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