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Increased activity in Atlantic tropics
Things have been quieter the last several weeks for the Atlantic Ocean. As we head deeper into September, climatological data typically sees an increase in tropical storm activity. There are three separate cell clusters currently in the Atlantic that are being monitored. In the near future (48 hours) there is little to no chance of
Continue ReadingTracking a cool and cloudier afternoon with a cold front into Friday
TODAY: Tuesday is another cool day with highs in the upper 70s under partly cloudy skies and a light easterly breeze. Partly cloudy here means some high and thin clouds that will leave us still very bright. TONIGHT: Skies will clear up overnight, and a sunny sky with little to no cloud cover is expected
Continue ReadingThe science behind decreasing daylight and earlier sunsets into fall
As the summer solstice pass by this past June, the amount of daylight has decreased each day and the sun has set earlier each evening. As of this afternoon, there are just short of 13 hours of daylight seen across the northern hemisphere. The sun will also look to set at 7:37 pm. As the
Continue ReadingTracking a cool week and an even cooler weekend
TODAY: Tuesday is another cool day with highs in the upper 70s under partly cloudy skies and a light easterly breeze. Partly cloudy here means some high and thin clouds that will leave us still very bright. TONIGHT: Skies will clear up overnight, and a sunny sky with little to no cloud cover is expected
Continue ReadingTracking another cool night, warming up mid-week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with river valley fog possible. Lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with some afternoon clouds. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: We can expect a cool night as lows dip into the mid-50s and potential river valley fog again in the morning. Tomorrow is similar with highs in the upper 70s
Continue ReadingTracking cooler temperatures with late week storm chances
TODAY: Monday is cool and clear, with highs in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies, thanks to high pressure that brings winds in from the ENE around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: High clouds move in by sunset but should still let some light through. We will see them thicken overnight, as winds remain from the ENE
Continue ReadingTracking a cooler than average week ahead
TODAY: Monday is cool and clear, with highs in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies, thanks to high pressure that brings winds in from the ENE around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: High clouds move in by sunset but should still let some light through. We will see them thicken overnight, as winds remain from the ENE
Continue ReadingTracking a beautiful Labor Day, gorgeous week ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and nice with highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: The week will get off to a great start on Monday as high pressure centered to our north keeps sunshine around for the first half of the week. Temperatures will be cooler
Continue ReadingTracking cooler air rolling in for the holiday
TODAY: Temperatures reach the low 80s this afternoon with constant sunshine. Winds out of the north could gust up to 15 mph. LABOR DAY: Milder air settles in for the holiday with morning temperatures in the 50s and highs sticking to the 70s. EXTENDED: Slightly below-average temperatures are expected throughout the week with plenty of
Continue ReadingTracking more pleasant conditions to start the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a mostly clear evening with temperatures dropping into the low 60s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the north at 3-6 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking another calm and clear day with temperatures warming up into the low 80s by the afternoon hours. Winds will still be out
Continue ReadingSunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
Tomorrow will have a UV index of 8, meaning it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without the proper protection. Pollen levels will be high throughout the start of next week.
Continue ReadingTracking isolated storms before a dry rest of the weekend
Today: A few isolated showers and storms remain but looking to push to the southeast towards I-44. Moderate downpours and lightening become the primary threats with a flare-up of these storms possible this afternoon remaining mostly south of the I-44 corridor. Highs rise into the lower 80s with clearing sky conditions this afternoon. TONIGHT: Skies
Continue ReadingTracking scattered storms to end the workweek
TONIGHT: Scattered storms will be possible along I-70 and south but these lose strength after sundown. A cold front responsible for these storms will bring temperatures down to the 60s in the clearest spots overnight. TOMORROW: Some storms will redevelop near I-44 Saturday afternoon, but most will be dry, and more mild feeling. Highs will
Continue ReadingClimate Matters: AC demand increasing for Missouri schools
The summer heat lingers as students and teachers return to the classrooms and these back-to-school days are heating up. Schools nationwide face increased cooling demand from hotter temperatures while some still do not have access to AC in a warming climate. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates a third of schools in the U.S. need
Continue ReadingTracking scattered storms this afternoon
TODAY: Most areas southeast of a line from Sedalia to Mexico will see thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. Storms will be scattered and a few may produce severe winds and hail. Lightning and heavy downpours are also expected into the overnight. TONIGHT: Showers and storms linger in the south overnight while those back north
Continue ReadingTracking rain from a cold front that brings a cooler weekend
TODAY: Friday starts with a muggy feel, and a few showers. Showers will be weakening and dying as they move in from the west ahead of a cold front this morning. The cold front will still be there though, and it will trigger storms along it’s front edge this afternoon as it continues to slide
Continue ReadingMizzou football season opener climatology
It’s gameday for Mizzou Football who looks to take on Murray State in the season kick-off. With above average temperatures this evening expected, we take a look back to season opener climatology in Columbia, Missouri. The heat index has reached into the triple digits for portions of Mid-Missouri as the highs have crashed into the
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