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Monday’s UV index and pollen tracker

June 16, 2024 5:35 PM Jessica Hafner

The UV index will be very high with sunburn time around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will be moderate for most of the week, but increase on Tuesday with gusty winds.

Tracking heat and humidity for Father’s Day

June 16, 2024 5:37 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Sunshine and southerly winds will push temperatures further into the mid-90s this afternoon. Humidity also increases with the heat index between 95-98 degrees. TOMORROW: Monday is just as hot in the mid-90s with heavy moisture sticking around. EXTENDED: Rain chances entering the forecast by Tuesday keep temperatures from warming any further, but we also

Tracking isolated storm chances and a hot Father’s Day

June 15, 2024 3:43 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking isolated storm chances (20-30%) picking up in our western counties by 5-8 PM that will dissipate as the evening continues. The severe threat is very low, but if storms become strong, gusty winds and sub-severe hail stones are not out of the question. Temperatures will fall into the low 70s by the

Sunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker

June 15, 2024 9:00 PM Sawyer Jackson

It will be mostly sunny for Father’s Day, meaning a UV Index of 10 is expected. It will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without the proper protection. Pollen levels will be medium to high over the next 4 days, with Oak, Hickory, and Mulberry being the primary allergens.

A heat wave not seen in decades will send temperatures soaring for more than half the US population

June 17, 2024 8:49 AM CNN

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A long-lasting and expansive heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome will grip the Midwest and Northeast with record-breaking high temperatures into next week, ushering in the start of summer with this year’s most significant heat event yet. Hundreds of records could be tied

Tracking higher humidity this weekend

June 15, 2024 4:57 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: A system tracking in from the west will bring isolated showers and storms in the morning and early afternoon but most stay dry today. Highs reach the low 90s. TOMORROW: Father’s Day will be warmer and more humid as the heat index rises into the upper 90s. EXTENDED: Monday is just as hot in

Severe storms rip up trees in northern Boone County, damaging homes

June 14, 2024 3:41 PM Reagan Phillips

Fast-moving severe thunderstorms that swept through Boone County late Thursday left downed trees and powerlines, some of which collapsed roofs and fences.

Higbee mayor helps residents clean up houses, yards after storm knocks down trees across town

June 14, 2024 4:25 PM Hannah Falcon

After the storms and strong winds Thursday night, Higbee residents are cleaning up their homes and yards.

Tracking a quiet night and limited storm chances Saturday

June 14, 2024 3:20 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking a quiet evening in central Missouri with a mostly clear sky and temperatures falling into the mid 70s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the north at 5-8 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dissipating system moving in from the west during

Insider Blog: High winds can produce tornado-like damage

June 14, 2024 2:54 PM Nate Splater

Storms yesterday produced heavy winds and triggered a tornado warning for several counties across Mid-Missouri. But the National Weather Service has determined that damage along the path of that storm was more consistent with high winds not associated with a tornado. A line of heavy storms tracked into the area from the north after sundown

Saturday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker

June 14, 2024 9:00 PM Sawyer Jackson

After a limited rain chance moves through central Missouri tomorrow, a UV Index of 9 is expected. This is very high, meaning it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be at a medium level on average through the next couple of days. Oak, Hickory, and Mulberry

Tracking increasing humidity this weekend

June 14, 2024 1:05 PM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Humidity is low enough to be negligible in today’s forecast. TONIGHT: Skies stay mostly clear overnight. Temperatures fall into the 60s with a steady north wind. EXTENDED: A warm front brings back more humidity late Saturday with widely scattered showers and storms tracking

Tracking heat, humidity, and limited thunderstorm chances ahead

June 14, 2024 3:47 AM John Ross

TODAY: Friday is mostly sunny as storms exit early. Behind overnight rain and the associated cold front, humidity will fall nicely. Highs are expected in the upper 80s under sunny skies, but humidity is low enough to be negligible in today’s forecast. TONIGHT: Skies stay mostly clear overnight, into Saturday morning. Temperatures fall into the

More than 3,000 electric customers without power in Boone County, no timetable for restoration announced

June 13, 2024 8:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of power outages were reported in counties in Mid-Missouri on Thursday night as storms went through the area. A tornado warning was issued for Boone County before 9:30 p.m. It is expected to expire at 9:45 p.m. There are more than 2,900 customers affected by power outages reported in Boone County,

Weather Alert Day: Large hail and damaging winds possible this evening

June 12, 2024 4:16 PM Jessica Hafner

Isolated storms have started to develop across the Missouri-Iowa border and have quickly become intense

Tracking strong storms this evening, lower humidity Friday

June 13, 2024 3:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Storms with heavy rain and strong winds through about midnight with mostly cloudy skies and lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with lower humidity, highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: The main focus for this evening will be for severe storms that develop in the next couple of hours and slide south

Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker

June 13, 2024 3:57 PM Jessica Hafner

The UV index will be quite high on Friday, but we’ll get a break from high pollen levels behind a cold front.

Tracking potential severe storms this evening

June 13, 2024 1:05 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Thursday is hot and sunny, with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s. Humidity will be high enough to get our heat index, or feels like temperature, to nearly 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as a cold front moves in from the north around 7 p.m. in Macon county, making it to

Tracking triple digit heat indices and severe storm potential

June 13, 2024 3:21 AM John Ross

TODAY: Thursday is hot and sunny, with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s. Humidity will be high enough to get our heat index, or feels like temperature, to nearly 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as a cold front moves in from the north around 7 p.m. in Macon county, making

How weather can change fish habits

June 12, 2024 7:42 PM Chance Gotsch

With warmer temperatures and more free time for some, heading to the lakes across the states might be the first thing on many people’s minds. Angler’s across the state check in with weather conditions to check to see their comfortability, but many also check in to see how the forecast can change sport fish habits.