Summer is here and has brought its typical steamy feel as moisture in the air increases. There are several terms used by meteorologists to discuss atmospheric moisture and how it feels outside. Humidity is a common word that can be measured in different ways, and most people are familiar with relative humidity, expressed as a
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms redevelop this afternoon, mostly south of I-70. Under rain today, highs could be as cool as the 70s, but those who stay dry will be in the mid-to-upper 80s. Heavy humidity contributes to a heat index in the 90s in the hottest areas. TONIGHT: Storms die down overnight as we
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TODAY: After rain before sunrise, much of the morning is expected to be dry. Added moisture from rain this morning will just add to the steamy factor, but some lingering clouds could set temperatures back this afternoon. Additionally, more showers and storms are expected to develop this afternoon south of I-70. This will have a
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TONIGHT: Overnight showers and storms remain possible. Moderate downpours and lightening remains the primary threats. Lows cool to the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Friday morning showers remain possible with a secondary round of isolated afternoon showers and storms also possible. Heavy brief downpours and lightening remain the primary threats. highs rise into the mid-80s with the
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TODAY: If yesterday was your favorite type of weather, you’re in luck. Most of our Thursday will remain hot, humid and sunny. Our temperatures will reach the lower 90s today, with heat index values nearing the 100s with the higher levels of humidity. TONIGHT: If you’re looking for a change though, tonight might be the
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Your typical summer day is pretty hot. You know the drill, air temperatures mixed with higher humidity percentages is going to yield a pretty hefty heat index – and an uncomfortable day. One of the dangers that comes with heat is the deadly threat of rising car temperatures. It only takes a matter of minutes
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TODAY: Thursday once more is a copy and paste of the day prior, but it may be our last like this. We expect heat and humidity to the tune of a temperature near 90 and a heat index once again near 100. Winds will be from the southwest around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: An isolated shower
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s. Few spot showers diminish by sunset. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values between 97-100 degrees. EXTENDED: Tomorrow is hot and humid again as highs reach the lower 90s with a heat index near 100. A weak cold
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The Northern Snakehead, an invasive fish species, has been found in Missouri waterways and is capable of surviving out of water for up to 7 days, posing a threat to local ecosystems due to its ability to thrive in suitable temperatures and capitalize on flooding.
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TODAY: Wednesday is partly cloudy, hot, and humid. A spot chance for a storm is possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Due to the small size of these storms, they will be short lived but still bring local rain, thunder, and lightning. Be aware of a lightning risk well outside of these storms.
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TODAY: Wednesday is partly cloudy, hot, and humid. A spot chance for a storm is possible this afternoon, but most will stay dry. Due to the small size of these storms, they will be short lived but still bring local rain, thunder, and lightning. Be aware of a lightning risk well outside of these storms.
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the low to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs near 90 and a heat index in the upper 90s. A spot storm or two is possible by late afternoon. EXTENDED: I’m tracking continued heat and humidity for the next few days, with a
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There’s good news across much of the Midwest as we compare drought conditions with the last several years for this time in June. Looking back to 2023, a multi-year long standing drought was in full swing for much of the Midwest. The region saw severe and extreme drought across central portions of Mid- Missouri and
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It’s no surprise that it’s been hot and sunny ever since last Thursday, and that trend looks to continue as we head throughout the next several days for the most part. You might be asking yourself, “Why is it that we’re seeing so much sunshine and heat in such a long span of time?” Well,
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TODAY: Tuesday is another hot and humid day with partly cloudy and mostly dry skies. However, We’ll be watching storms to our north that will fire along a stationary boundary. These may drift into the region near Brunswick and Marceline to near Macon. While this would bring some relief from the heat, it would be
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TODAY: Tuesday is another hot and humid day with partly cloudy and mostly dry skies. However, We’ll be watching storms to our north that will fire along a stationary boundary. These may drift into the region near Brunswick and Marceline to near Macon. While this would bring some relief from the heat, it would be
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index between 96-100. A few storms possible by mid-late afternoon. EXTENDED: Stifling heat continues with the heat advisory continuing along and north of I-70 into tomorrow. We remain in this stagnant pattern
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TODAY: Monday is mostly sunny and hot again. With temperatures in the low 90s and dewpoints in the 60s and 70s, our heat index will be near 100 again today. An isolated shower or storm may pop-up near I-44. TONIGHT: It will be another clear and warm night, until some clouds return early Tuesday. Lows
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TODAY: Monday is mostly sunny and hot again. With temperatures in the low 90s and dewpoints in the 60s and 70s, our heat index will be near 100 again today. An isolated shower or storm may pop-up near I-44. TONIGHT: It will be another clear and warm night, until some clouds return early Tuesday. Lows
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a warm and breezy night as temperatures drop into the mid 70s by the end of the night. Sky conditions will be clear, and winds will be out of the south at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking plenty of sunshine as temperatures heat up into the
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