TONIGHT: Some clouds will remain from this evening through the overnight hours. Expect temperatures to remain warm under mostly clear skies, with a light south breeze. TOMORROW: Temperatures start in the upper 70s once again on Thursday, and with plenty of sunshine under a partly cloudy sky, temperatures will climb to near 100. Thursday is
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Heat and humidity are back in full force this week as the peak of summer comes to an end. This combo can spell out hazardous conditions especially for those outside for a prolonged time. Farmers that are out in the field can face extra risks, not just from time outdoors, but from the crops themselves
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Today: A Weather Alert Day remains in effect for high temperatures in the upper 90s and the heat index stretching from 105 to upwards of 115 this afternoon. Tonight: Overnight conditions remain warm in the 70s with mugginess lingering. Extended: A Weather Alert Day has been extended throughout Friday afternoon lasting until 8 PM as
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Today: Early morning fog begins to clear around 9 am as skies become partly cloudy once again this afternoon. A Weather Alert Day remains in effect due to the heat index reaching between 110-115 degrees this afternoon area-wide. The actual high reaches 98 degrees with winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight
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HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent heat wave has forced high school athletic programs to move practice times to early in the morning or later in the evening to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.  This week, temperatures in Mid-Missouri are expected to reach high 90s and low 100s between Tuesday and Thursday, with heat indexes
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The UV index will be very high under mostly sunny skies. Allergen levels remain high through the week. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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TONIGHT: We’re at the core of the heat this evening, but there is relief on the way. Our ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day extends through Friday. Expect skies to clear tonight, and temperatures to remain warm. We’ll have a light south breeze overnight, and temperature will fall only into the upper 70s by sunrise.
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A Columbia day shelter for homeless people said Tuesday that it sees a major increase in people using its services during extreme heat like the temperatures blanketing Mid-Missouri this week.
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With these dangerous heat indexes being recorded almost daily this week, you may have noticed it’s a bit harder to cool off outside. That’s because your body’s cooling process, sweating, is not able to perform as well as it should. This is because of how humid it has been this week. We’ve been tracking dewpoints
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TODAY: I’m tracking another Weather Alert Day, as temperatures get into the high 90s, and humidity follows, giving mid-MO heat indexes in the 110-115 range. Peak hours of intense heat will be in the afternoon hours, and last into the early evening hours. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a Weather Alert Day once again as temperatures get
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Today: Morning fog remains around much of Mid-Missouri until after 9 am when it begins to lift. Afternoon highs warm into the upper 90s with the heat index reaching between 110-115 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds out of the south at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 70s with partly
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The UV index will be very high under mostly sunny skies. Allergen levels remain high through the week. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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This week is not only the first week of school for many area school districts, it’s also a week of high temperatures.
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TONIGHT: Skies will remain partly cloudy into the evening, and temperatures remain warm. Expect lows in the mid-70s overnight, with dewpoints in the 70s. This will make for an incredibly muggy start to the day, and create potential for fog. TOMORROW: Tuesday is likely nearly identical in sensible weather. Meaning, with temps a few degrees
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Today: A Weather Alert Day has been issued as the heat index could potentially climb to 115 degrees. The actual air temperature reaches 97 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Winds switch out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 70s with mostly clear sky conditions. Winds remain out of
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures only cooling down into the high 70s, and strong humidity overnight that will last into tomorrow. Mostly clear skies are expected across mid-MO. TOMORROW: I’m tracking our second Weather Alert Day of the week, as temperatures get into the high 90s. The main thing that will be causing problems is the
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As mid-MO will be continuing the trend of mostly sunny skies, I’ll be tracking a UV index of 10 on Monday. Without protection of sunscreen that’s SPF 50 or higher, it only takes 15-25 minutes to receive a sunburn. With no rain this week, pollen will be able to easily spread, which is why mid-MO
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TODAY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect Sunday for the hottest conditions of the summer yet, with the heat index soaring to near or above 110 degrees. Dewpoints today will reach the upper 70s, and the most humid areas could feel closer to 115. TOMORROW: Humidity remains high Monday, with the heat index again
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking heat index values potentially climbing into the low 100s before sundown, then temperatures dropping into the low to mid 70s overnight. Winds will be 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 from the SW, shifting NW. TOMORROW: I’m tracking our first Weather Alert Day of the week, as temperatures warm up into
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On top of our Weather Alert Day starting Sunday for intense heat, we’ll have a UV index of 10, as skies will be mostly sunny. This means that without the protection of sunscreen that’s SPF 50 or higher, it’ll only take 15-25 minutes to receive a sunburn. Without any rain in the forecast, pollen levels
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