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Mid-Missouri endured several tornado touchdowns late last week as severe storms rolled through on Friday, and the National Weather Service says they may not be done counting. As of Monday afternoon, six tornadoes have been confirmed from Friday’s storms: two in Benton County, three in Morgan County, and one that touched down in southern Boone

When looking at radar, you might often notice there are two distinct types of storm formations: isolated storms and storms that have formed into one large line. Each of these carry their own types of most likely severe weather hazards, and they each come with different types of severe weather criteria. In the case of

If you’ve been glued to the television this week watching the world’s best golfers navigate the hallowed grounds of August National, you’ve likely noticed something: the ball isn’t just rolling; it’s practically sprinting. While the azaleas are in full bloom and the greens look like pristine emeralds, there is a serious meteorological story happening beneath

After ten days, 600,000 miles, and a historic loop around the far side of the moon, the four-person crew of Artemis II is finally coming home. But while the mission has been a triumph of orbital mechanics so far, the final “mile” depends on something that we deal with every day: the weather. As the

After the much-needed but almost excessive rainfall last week, areas are recovering from flooded roadways and higher-than-average water levels. With the impacts that flooding brings, information that is readily available so that you can take the proper measures to stay safe is crucial. The Department of Natural Resources is one of the organizations taking strides

April has brought its namesake showers as much of the area prepares for 2 to 4 inches of rain in the first week of the month. This wet pattern follows a warmer and wetter than average March, which could increase the risk of flooding in Mid-Missouri in the coming days. It may be hard to

With the threat of storms in the forecast almost daily this week, many may be keeping an eye on the horizon. While in the dark, turbulent skies of a Missouri spring can be intimidating, not every low-hanging cloud is a cause for alarm. There are several things to look for to distinguish between a “scary-looking”

The first month of spring ends with another record-breaking heat wave, marking the hottest March in U.S. history. Columbia shattered its record high five times last month and hit a new all-time March high of 93 degrees on March 26th. Climate change is fueling more of these heat waves, which are hotter, last longer, and

Record-breaking warmth was in place yesterday, as temperatures got up to 93 degrees in Columbia during the afternoon hours. Today was a much different story, as a cold front has brought a noticeable cooldown into the area. With this cooldown, an area-wide freeze warning is in effect for all of Central Missouri tonight, as temperatures

The 2026 Major League Baseball Opening Day in St. Louis is forecast to be impacted by extremely hot weather that could challenge century-old records. A historic heat dome that has stalled over the Desert Southwest for days is expanding east and bringing more record-breaking temperatures to the central U.S. for late March. Temperatures for the

Temperatures are nearing record highs again for the end of March as a large part of the country lies under a heat dome, and scientists say this extreme heat would be impossible without human-caused climate change. The heat dome will go down not only as the worst heat wave to hit the United States in