Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very high by midday after morning clouds. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Ragweed, Chenopods, and nettle are the primary allergens.
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Tracking a big pattern shift leaving more sunshine on the horizon
TONIGHT: We’ll stay somewhat breezy this evening, as we continue to deal with the parent system from yesterday’s storms. Clouds fill in overnight, and temperatures remain in the low 60s. For these reasons, fog is unlikely overnight. TOMORROW: Clouds will slowly clear Tuesday morning. We may start mostly to partly cloudy depending on well these
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Drier pattern in the coming weeks as drought holds
Rainfall early this month has already been record-setting as Columbia has recorded its third wettest August ever so far. The majority of the area is above-average on rain, with parts of Mid-Missouri receiving over three times their normal rainfall in recent weeks. Though this hasn’t been enough to break our long-term drought, and the rest
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Tracking quiet and cool conditions to kick off the week
Today: Skies remain partly cloudy as highs warm into the mid-70s. Winds will be noticeable out of the west at 12-18 MPH and gusts up to 32 mph are possible. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 50s as winds switch out of the north at 10-15 MPH. Skies remain partly cloudy. Extended: The second
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Tracking a cool and drier start of the week
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the mid-70s as winds remain stronger out of the west sustained at 12-18 MPH with gusts up to 32 MPH possible. Skies remain partly cloudy with lingering showers south of I-70 clearing to the southeast as the day continues. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 50s as winds switch
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Tracking strong to severe storm chances tonight and a dry week ahead
TONIGHT: It’s a Weather Alert Day for Mid-MO as another round of strong to severe storms is set to roll through in the evening and overnight hours. Trends have shown that the majority of this activity is set to appear over our southern counties, but we could see those threats sneak north if the correct
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Monday UV Index and pollen tracker
With skies clearing throughout the day tomorrow, Mid-MO will be tracking a UV index of 9. Without the protection of sunscreen that’s SPF 50 or higher, it only takes 15-25 minutes to receive a sunburn. With rain chances exiting tomorrow, Mid-MO will be seeing pollen levels staying at a medium for the majority of the
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Tracking the return of strong storms today
TODAY: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect Sunday for several rounds of storms possible. Rain will first move in early this morning, with a low chance for severe storms for the first part of the day. Conditions briefly dry up late this afternoon and evening, allowing the atmosphere to destabilize ahead
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking potential for more severe storms Sunday
SETUP: An upper level disturbance digs into the Upper Plains on Sunday, with its associated low pressure and fronts sweeping through the Midwest today. If a warm front can make it into Mid-Missouri, our severe chances will increase heavy-handedly. South of the warm front will be an environment rich in storm energy and shear. These
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Tracking calm conditions tonight and severe storm chances Sunday
TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly dry conditions with the exception of the small chance of isolated rain showers. Temperatures will be dropping into the low 70s. TOMORROW: I’m tracking strong to severe storms throughout the majority of the day, which is why the Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day from 4 AM until
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Sunday UV Index and pollen tracker
Tomorrow I’m tracking a UV index of 2 because of rain/storm chances throughout the whole day. This of course comes with plenty of cloud cover, not allowing nearly as many sun rays to reach the ground. Pollen levels will be staying at a medium level throughout next week with the help of rainfall tomorrow.
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Strong winds and rain cause power outages and damage in Mexico Saturday morning
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ)Around 3:30 am Saturday morning, the Mexico Public Safety Department found at least 25 locations in the area where tree limbs, utility lines are debris were blocking the roads. There are no reports of injuries from the storm. A press release from the department says that the department used equipment to remove parts
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Tracking a clear Saturday with more storms to end the weekend
TODAY: Scattered showers and storms are possible through the early morning, but hot conditions are still expected to follow. Highs climb to the upper 80s as rain shifts south this afternoon. TOMORROW: Storms return much of Sunday, possibly stronger to severe at times. Timing is still highly variable, but the first round of stronger storms
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Saturday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high by midday after morning showers and storms. Allergen levels remain moderate through the weekend. Grass, plantain, and nettle are the primary allergens.
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Weather Alert Day: Friday night damaging wind and hail threat
SETUP: Heat is building Friday afternoon as excess moisture flows into the region. This combination is destabilizing the atmosphere as a cold front approaches from the northwest, which could lead to strong storm development this evening. Enough energy and shear is present in the atmosphere to support organized strong to severe storms across the region
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Tracking an active weekend before a quiet stretch
TONIGHT: Today is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. An environment for strong storms still exists if we can get storms to develop tonight. Development in Nebraska and Kansas are a symptom of the same system that will bring us storm chances this evening. Timing and placement have both been highly variable, and are
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Tracking strong to severe storm chances Friday evening
TODAY: I’m tracking temperatures that will be right around average for this time of the year, and Mid-Missouri has slight chances for isolated activity throughout the morning/early afternoon hours. The main concern is tonight, where we have issued a Weather Alert Day from 6 PM until midnight as a strong storm complex moves through the
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Friday UV Index and pollen tracker
Even with rain on the way, Mid-Missouri will still observe direct sunlight throughout the day, giving us a UV Index of 9. This means that without sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher, it will only take 15-25 minutes on average to receive a sunburn. With some help from rain, pollen levels are staying at a
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Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high through midday, between storm chances. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Grass, plantain, and nettle are the primary allergens.
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Insider Blog: How past drought conditions have affected agriculture, and what Missouri could see in the future
This summer has been hard for agriculture, with intense drought lasting throughout these past couple of months. Last month alone, almost 99% of Missouri was in a drought, causing farmers to make tough decisions with their livestock and crops. This drought also damaged select crops, creating several problems for the agriculture business as a whole.
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