The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday due to the potential for severe storms in the afternoon. SETUP This week’s heat dome has begun to recede, leaving a stationary front overhead and hot temperatures across the Mid-South. This front, along with moisture and wind shear supplied by a
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Skies are slowly clearing after the last of the storms move out of mid-Missouri, and as clouds move into partly cloudy territory, we’ll see a UV Index of 10. Even with clouds out, it only takes up to 15 minutes for a sunburn to occur without an SPF protection of 50 or higher. Pollen levels
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking two rounds of storms with severe possibilities, the first being in the early to mid afternoon hours, and the second moving in the evening/overnight hours ahead of a cold front. Because of this, we are currently under a Weather Alert Day until threats have dissipated. The main threat with both of these
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This Morning: Scattered showers and storms move through in the early morning, mostly clearing by noon. This dry time will allow temperatures to still reach near 90 degrees today, big relief from the recent heat, but still enough to fuel stronger storms this afternoon. Today: Strong to severe storms develop after noon with the eastern
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Tonight: Scattered storms begin after 5PM this afternoon with the potential of becoming strong to severe shortly after lasting into the overnight hours. The primary impacts look to be winds up to 70 MPH, hail up to 2″ in diameter, and brief downpours. Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s. Tomorrow: Saturday morning sees scattered
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Thursday and Friday as temperatures climb to triple digits with excessive humidity.
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This Morning: There are two chances for strong to severe storms today, the first arriving midmorning in northern Missouri. Storms could bring high winds and hail, but our area is expected to mostly miss this first round. Conditions remain muggy as we warm to the 90s before noon. This Afternoon: A Weather Alert Day is
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Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 70s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the west at 5-10 mph. Tomorrow: Temperatures rise once again to dangerous levels with the actual air temperature up to 100 degrees as the heat index reaches potentially up to 106. There are two separate chances of scattered storms
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Skies look to remain partly cloudy Friday afternoon allowing for a UV Index of 11. A few isolated storms remain possible. Sunburn time can occur in as quickly as 15 minutes without SPF protection of 50 or higher. Pollen levels remain at lower levels the rest of the week thanks to scattered showers and storms
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Today: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday as temperatures reach above 100 degrees, and the heat index soars up to 108 degrees. Isolated storms are possible in northern Missouri today, bringing a risk of severe hail and winds. Tomorrow: Friday is another Weather Alert Day with nearly identical conditions to Thursday; the
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Skies look to remain partly cloudy Thursday afternoon allowing for a UV Index of 11. A few isolated storms remain possible. Sunburn time can occur in as quickly as 15 minutes without SPF protection of 50 or higher. Pollen levels remain at medium levels the rest of the week until scattered showers and storms this
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Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s as skies remain partly cloudy. Winds remain out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Tomorrow: A Weather Alert Day has been issued Thursday as the actual air temperature reaches up to 102 with the heat index soaring up to potentially 108 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds
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Central Missouri will see the heat index reach climb between 104-108 degrees on Thursday and Friday. As these temperatures continue to rise so will the number of heat-related illnesses.Â
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This morning: Isolated showers are possible early morning, but won’t stop warming temperatures. By noon today, the feels-like will already be in the low 90s. This afternoon: Temperatures soar to the mid-90s under sunnier skies today, and the heat index jumps to around 100 degrees! The UV Index peaks at 11, extreme levels that can
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The fireworks stands are open around Mid-Missouri and doing brisk business.
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Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s tonight with chances of scattered showers and storms. After sunset an isolated shower or two becomes possible with scattered showers and storms increasing after midnight. Brief downpours and lighting look to be the main impacts tonight with storms staying below the severe threshold. Tomorrow: Showers and storms
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Skies look to remain partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon allowing for a UV Index of 11. Sunburn time can occur in as quickly as 15 minutes without SPF protection of 50 or higher. Pollen levels rise to medium levels after Tuesday with grass pollen being the primary allergen.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the National Weather Service, extreme heat was the leading cause of weather-related deaths in 2022, with 148 people dying as a result. Temperatures in Mid-Missouri could reach above 100 degrees this week, which could become potentially dangerous. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said heat-related deaths can
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 90s this afternoon with partly cloudy skies as winds switch out of the southeast at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Scattered showers and storms move into the area after midnight tonight as lows cool into the upper 60s. Extended: Showers and storms exit by the afternoon hours as the heat
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