TONIGHT: I’m tracking scattered storms throughout the rest of the evening, some of which could produce stronger wind gusts. Coverage in storms will diminish through the overnight hours, and temperatures by the end of the night will be in the mid 70s. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking
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TODAY: The weekend starts dry, with temperatures quickly rising to the upper 80s and low 90s by early afternoon. The heat index reaches the low triple digits, between 100 and 103 degrees. Scattered storms then develop during the heat of the day by midafternoon, continuing into the early overnight hours. TOMORROW: Sunday is drier and
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TONIGHT: Isolated showers and storms remain possible overnight with heavy downpours and lightning being the main threats. the majority of these storms remain north of I-70. Lows cool to the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes scattered chances of afternoon showers and storms lasting throughout the overnight hours. These storms remain very hit or miss and short-lived.
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Summer heat is back in full force, but the season has been wetter than usual for much of the area, keeping drought at bay. In fact, the latest Drought Monitor shows that zero percent of the state is drier than normal for the first time since summer 2022. Portions of north and central Missouri have
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TODAY: Heat remains hazardous for much of the area, especially along and south of I-70, where a triple-digit feels-like is possible. Clouds and rain chances further north will shave off a few degrees, but the afternoon is overwhelmingly dry, hot, and humid. TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered storms will develop around the dinner hour and into
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TODAY: Friday brings greater rain chances which will keep us cooler than days past, especially in the north. Early Friday morning, we have rain on radar that has brought flash flood warnings to our northern counties. We’ll have a flood threat until rain winds down in the late morning hours. Temperatures are likely to be
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TONIGHT: Overnight scattered showers and storms remain across northwestern portions of Mid-Missouri as a cold front sets up. Most of these showers and storms remain along and north of I-70. An areal flood watch remains across portions of northern Missouri as high rainfall totals remain possible. Some isolated storms could bring some gusty winds. Lows
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Maybe you can’t always feel the sun’s rays, but your skin will definitely react to them. Depending on the UV index, it could take only a handful of minutes to burn. According to the EPA, the UV Index was designed to help people take daily precautions based on how intense the sun’s radiation is at
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TODAY: Today we’re still under that Weather Alert Day criteria, as some areas could see heat index values reaching 105 or above. We’ll be partly cloudy with an increase in rain chances by this afternoon. TONIGHT: Most precipitation looks to stick up to our northwest, but we could see a few straggling showers dip into
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TODAY: Thursday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as heat indices once again near 105 this afternoon. Increasing clouds through the day may limit that threat in the west and northwest. Spotty showers can’t be totally ruled out in the northwest this morning, but most will stay dry today until more scattered showers and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme heat has been no stranger to Mid-Missouri. Wednesday marked the fifth day in a row of an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for brutal heat. A Weather Alert Day continues into Thursday, as the heat index will surge up to 105 degrees. The heat can not only cause headaches for the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 16 days of doing search and recovery operations in Kerr County, Texas, Missouri Task Force 1 returned home Wednesday morning. Throughout the deployment, the task force worked with FEMA, local emergency agencies, volunteers, and international partners to deliver vital support following one of the most severe flooding events Texas has experienced.
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Many people have had their hand at fishing, but an alarming sight that few have seen while fishing is large numbers of lifeless fish rising to the surface in high numbers. This site can be alarming during the late summer months and occurs due to longer stretches of extreme heat. For about the past week,
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Thursday is another ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as the heat index will surge up to 105 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with afternoon isolated chances of showers and storms. Moderate downpours and lightning will be the main threats. EXTENDED: Friday morning
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TODAY: It’s the same story for today as it was yesterday, more heat and humidity. This heat is still dangerous, with feels like temperatures between 104 and 107 today. Remain hydrated and if you can help it, don’t stay outside for long periods of time. We’re going to remain sunny for most of today as
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TODAY: Wednesday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as we have potential for heat indices near 105 this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. For the latest on this heat wave, read our online ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day Blog. Highs will reach low 90s, however there is confidence that humidity will be generally lower
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme temperatures expected to linger in Mid-Missouri, cellphones and other electronic devices could be at risk for serious heat damage. If you’re not careful, that damage could leave you with a hefty repair bill — or worse, needing a full replacement. High temperatures can cause phones, tablets, and even laptops to
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It’s no secret that it’s been hot across much of the midwest including Mid-Missouri. Many people have been wondering what’s causing such a long heat wave to remain across the region. The main culprit behind this heat, is a slow moving high pressure system. When looking at the upper-level jet-stream, meteorologist often try to find
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and dangerously hot with highs in the low 90s and a heat index between 103-105. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues with the heat index approaching 103-105 degrees the next two days. We could see a cluster of storms trying to work
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with highs forecast in the 90s, and heat index values in the triple digits. This afternoon, it will feel like near 105. Otherwise, a calm sunnier day is in store. TONIGHT: Temperatures settle in the 70s overnight, with mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Wednesday and Thursday are similarly
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