ABC 17 Stormtrack is digging into how globally warming temperatures is and could continue to impact precipitation rates over the next several decades. Most of the country is expected to see precipitation extremes increase with 3.6 degrees of global warming, according to Climate Central. The indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) initiative has put together
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We’re coming off a stormy spring across Mid-Missouri ahead of another expected warmer than average summer. Monthly average temperatures this past spring were anywhere from 2-5 degrees warmer than normal, and we finally busted out of the drought area-wide with near average rainfall. Severe weather reports were much more frequent than normal, with 92 reports
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BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of severe storms tonight. Storms have begun to form, and there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for our southern counties. These will continue to move east and gradually south throughout the rest of the
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With a heat dome taking full force over the west, some areas are seeing more impacts than others. This is because of something known as the “Urban Heat Island Effect.” Urban Heat Islands are metropolitan places that are hotter than their outlying areas, and the impacts are most felt during summer months. This is because
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Mid-Missouri has seen sunny skies and near average temperatures the past 24 hours caused by a overhead high pressure. The same can not be said for portions of the southwestern United States as dangerous heat as taken a hold. Things look quiet thanks to a high pressure system keeping moisture away from the region as
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With it being early June, whitetail deer might not be on many hunters minds. But the scouting for trophy bucks with big racks starts for some in portions of summer. To find out what drives the growth of deer antlers, we talked to Jason Isabelle of the Missouri Department of Conservation. There are three main factors
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Even in a record-breaking stretch of heat, the periodical cicada broods emerged right on time in late spring and early summer in Mid-MO. But more changes to the climate in the future could also mean more changes to cicadas and their behavior. Cicada emergence is directly tied to the temperature and climate of their location.
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With more sunshine expected after tonight’s showers and storms passing through, many people will be taking to local waterways to enjoy some time in the water or on beaches. Although this will be a perfect time to be outdoors, you’ll want to be more cautious as the chance of sunburn and skin damage increases substantially.
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A we head deeper into the summer months the humidity will only look to increase across Mid-Missouri. This means more time outdoors in the heat increasing your risk of heat related injuries. A good way to track the humidity is to keep an eye on the dew points. As this value increases, so does the
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A swarm of cicadas has arrived along with the heat and humidity as periodical broods emerged from the ground for the summer. You may also hear these bugs referred to as locusts due to some similarities between the two. But there are also a lot of big differences that might make you more grateful those
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Heading into the summer months, we are going to see an increase in the average UV Index. This means more people are at risk of these damaging rays. The UV Index charts the damage done by UV rays in a certain amount of time. The higher the value, the more at risk of health effects
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An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued from 12 a.m. Sunday morning through 7 p.m. Sunday night for two possible rounds of severe storms. A complex of storms will first track through the area early Sunday morning followed by redevelopment of storms in the afternoon.
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Severe storms worked across Mid-Missouri Sunday afternoon after the morning round brought heavy rain and power outages. Large hail in Lake Ozark captured by Bill Pittenger. Very large hail was reported near the Lake of the Ozarks, with egg size reported in Osage Beach, and golf ball to baseball size hail around Laurie and Gravois
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A Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch is in effect until 11:00 PM for areas along and south of the Missouri River. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing up to baseball size hail, 70-75 mph winds, and tornadoes are possible, especially near the Lake of the Ozarks and I-44. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded areas south
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UPDATES: Friday Afternoon Update: Showers and storms continue to remain focused on southeastern portions of Mid-Missouri this afternoon. Hail has been the primary threat along with stronger winds. There has been some weak rotation embedded within some storms. These showers and storms have prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11:00 PM for southwestern
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With nearly 44 million people expected to travel this weekend across the United States and almost 39 million of those expected by auto according to AAA, there is an increased risk of driving through potentially strong to severe storms. There are a lot of dangers when driving through storms that can heighten the risk for
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On May 22, 2019, the National Weather Service in St. Louis issued its first-ever Tornado Emergency as an EF-3 tornado tore through the capital city just before midnight.Â
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UPDATES: TUESDAY EVENING UPDATE: A few severe storms continue to work east, mainly south of Highway 50. The severe threat is likely to exit Mid-Missouri by around 10:00 PM. Several counties have been removed from the Tornado Watch. Power outages and wind damage has been reported across several areas, including in the Warsaw and Eldon
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It has been a busy start to this year’s severe-weather season. From large hail, widespread wind damage, and even confirmed tornado touchdowns, many people have felt the effects of this years storms so far. On average, April and May sees the highest activity for tornadoes across the state of Missouri with may being the highest
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With more summer-like conditions settling in across Mid-MO another big sign of the warmer season is starting to emerge from the ground. Two cicada broods are waking up as deep soil temperatures have warmed above the 64-degree mark. But with spring storms still in the forecast the environment might not be on the bug’s side.
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