TODAY: I’m tracking clouds lingering for the morning hours as temperatures begin in the mid-60s, but by the afternoon hours, sunshine is expected to make a return. The northerly flow that is currently in place, thanks to the cold front that brought severe storms last night, will keep temperatures in the low to mid 70s
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UPDATE: Storms packed a punch in the west Saturday night, causing at least two reports of damage in both Saline and Pettis counties. More reports may trickle in with time, but these consist of damage to a metal roof in Columbia and damaged power poles with downed lines near Malta Bend. Wind has been the
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TONIGHT: A Weather Alert Day is in effect for storms late this evening into the overnight hours tomorrow. The greatest confidence in timing places arrival time around 10-11 pm for northwestern Missouri. As the system tracks southeastward, central and southern Missouri look to be impacted closer to midnight, perhaps later in some spots. Flooding will
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TODAY: I’m tracking isolated to scattered storms during the morning hours as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s. Some of these could be stronger, producing heavy downpours, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail, briefly having the opportunity to produce larger hail and stronger winds as instability builds after sunrise as these storms move
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with an isolated storm possible after midnight. Temperatures fall to the mid-60s. TOMORROW: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for severe storms on Saturday, with the potential for two rounds in the morning and evening. Morning storms between 6 and 10 a.m. will primarily affect the Lake area and I-44,
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Midwest summers are famous for explosive severe weather. Following Wednesday’s tornadoes and a string of severe alerts across Central Missouri yesterday, terms like MCS, QLCS, and MCV have been frequently used in the forecast. When severe weather threatens Mid-Missouri, these technical acronyms are often tossed around. While they all describe clusters of thunderstorms capable of
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TODAY: I’m tracking plenty of sunshine throughout the rest of the afternoon hours as temperatures warm into the low 80s thanks to the cold front last night that brought strong to severe storms. Winds will be light and out of the north during the day. TONIGHT: I’m tracking an increase in clouds during the evening
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TODAY: Mostly sunny skies and low humidity are forecast with highs in the low 80s. Winds are from the west at 5-10 mph. Dewpoints in the 50s will make today feel much less humid. TONIGHT: Skies are clear at sunset, but storms return overnight for some, with clouds for most. EXTENDED: Scattered thunderstorms are possible
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Thursday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day; the team will be tracking the potential for severe storms with all threats possible. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Macon Co. until 9:00 p.m., and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the rest of Mid-Missouri until 9:00 p.m. The main concerns will
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered strong storms. Damaging winds will be the main concern. Lows falling to the upper 50s as the cold front passes to the east. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Storms are moving in from the west and will bring the threat for severe storms
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TODAY: Thursday will be another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as severe storms remain possible tonight. A cold front will move in around 4-5 p.m. in the west, bringing a line of storms with it. This will move east through the evening and will bring storms alongside a break from the heat. Heat indexes will
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TONIGHT: Storms moving in around sunset, with damaging winds to 70 mph the main concern. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Hot and humid with highs in the upper 80s. Heat index values approach the upper 80s. Severe storms are possible by late afternoon, bringing the potential of damaging winds, large hail, and a few
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If you stepped outside across Central Missouri today, you immediately felt it: summer has arrived in full force. With temperatures climbing deep into the 90s and heat index values near the 100-degree mark, the atmosphere feels heavy, humid, and oppressive. But while the weather on the ground seems quiet for now, a subtle, invisible shift
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THIS AFTERNOON: Hot and humid, with a heat index near 100 degrees. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for possible severe storms north of I-70 through the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storms clear out by midnight, and temperatures remain warm in the 70s. EXTENDED: Severe storms will be possible again on Thursday afternoon,
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TODAY: Wednesday is warm, with highs in the upper 80s feeling like the 90s in high humidity. After a cooler-than-expected feeling day on Tuesday, extreme heat and heat indexes in the 100+ range are no longer forecast for most. Severe storms are possible from the afternoon into the evening, so today remains an ABC17 Stormtrack
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 80s. Heat index between 98-100. A few strong storms are possible by early evening across northern Missouri. EXTENDED: A front to our north will sag a little bit closer, with storms trying to develop
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Climate change is projected to significantly increase the likelihood of performance-impairing heat during most scheduled matches of the men’s 2026 World Cup. The World Cup is set to commence on June 11 with an opening ceremony in Mexico City. Over the subsequent six weeks, 48 international teams will compete in 104 matches hosted across 16
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THIS AFTERNOON: Increasingly sunny, and an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for extreme heat, with a heat index near 100 degrees today. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and warm, with lows remaining in the 70s. Winds from the southwest will ramp up to 10 to 20 mph. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues on Wednesday,
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TODAY: Tuesday starts with some showers and thunderstorms, but severe weather is unlikely. Flooding will be a concern if areas see repeated heavy rains. Grounds are still saturated after Monday’s flooding. Temperatures will become the big focus, with rain drying up this morning. Increased sunshine will help boost highs back to near 90°, but with
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with storms returning late. Some storms could produce heavy rain. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Morning rain and storms clear out by about midday. Highs reaching near 90 with a heat index approaching 105. EXTENDED: Another cluster of storms will approach from the west along a stalled frontal boundary across the
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