The weather pattern has been more active for early July with above-average rainfall expected this month. Storm chances can occasionally arrive almost unannounced, with summer conditions fueling multiple storm systems sometimes within the same day. This setup is fairly typical in summer when it only takes minor disturbances in the atmosphere to generate immense storms.
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A line of storms will move into Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, producing potential for damaging wind and hail.
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Experts say damage from strong storms is happening more frequently, and that’s helping drive up homeowners’ insurance premiums.
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This Afternoon: Highs reach the upper 90s with the heat index brushing 100 degrees. The UV Index reaches extreme levels with sunburn possible under 15 minutes. Tonight: Lows fall to the lower 70s as skies remain partly cloudy. Storms will move in from the west near sunrise. Extended: A Weather Alert Day has been issued
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Today: Afternoon highs climb into the upper 90s as the heat index reaches up towards 100 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s with partly cloudy skies and winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph. Extended: A Weather Alert
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The UV index will be high, despite partly cloudy skies. Pollen levels will remain low for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count remains low to moderate to start the week.
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TONIGHT: Skies tonight will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the upper 60s by sunrise. TOMORROW: Some high clouds are likely to filter in by sunrise, as decaying storms to our north approach. Rain is not expected to reach the border, of mid-Missouri, but clouds may stream in overhead. Otherwise, Tuesday will be partly
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Much of the early summer in Mid-Missouri has been hot and dry, keeping moisture levels low and leading to sparse rainfall for several months. Extreme drought conditions have proliferated in Central Missouri as we fall behind by several inches of rain, but a pattern change is already underway as we begin July. High pressure dominated
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This Afternooon: Highs warm into the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Cooling to the upper 60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Conditions are looking mostly dry Tuesday, with the possibility of isolated showers or storms
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool tot he upper 60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Tuesday evening sees the possibility of a isolated shower or storm in
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking partly cloudy skies clearing into the nighttime hours, and temperatures cooling off into the low 60s. Winds will be shifting into the SW at 4-8 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking mostly sunny skies and temperatures warming up into the low 90s. Winds will be from the SW at 5-8 mph. EXTENDED: I’m tracking
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I’m tracking mostly sunny skies tomorrow, which is why Columbia, MO will be seeing a UV Index of 10. At this level, it only takes about 10-15 minutes before burns can occur, so if you will be outside for a prolonged amount of time, make sure to wear sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher. Pollen
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TODAY: Cool in the morning with lows in the lower 60s. Sunshine today will warm temperatures back to the mid-80s. TOMORROW: Monday sees similar conditions, starting in the lower 60s and warming further to the 90s by the afternoon. This will be the last fully dry day of the week so be sure to head
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The UV index will be high, despite partly cloudy skies. Pollen levels will climb into the low to medium category for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count remains low to moderate to start the week.
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TONIGHT: Skies tonight will clear this evening, enough for a viewable sunset for most, before more clouds return after midnight. Temperatures fall into the low 60s by sunrise, with some valleys possibly recording 50s. TOMORROW: Skies are partly cloudy to start Sunday, allowing for enough sunshine to warm us into the mid-80s. Skies should be
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TODAY: Showers will slowly push southeast this morning, with cooler and drier air filtering in through the day. This will keep highs in the upper 70s, and dewpoints falling to the 50s. TOMORROW: Sunday is looking good to head out, though the Lake area could see a few morning showers. The day is still overwhelmingly
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The UV index will be at a low to moderate level thanks to cloudy skies from rain chances. Pollen levels will climb into the low to medium category for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count should improve Saturday.
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TONIGHT: We’ve been tracking a wave from the west that brought dying activity to our northwest counties early this afternoon. Now, as I write this around 3 p.m., we are watching it generate new development across the region. Expect chances for showers and storms this evening. An isolated strong storm with small hail and gusty
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Multiple days this past week saw record-breaking heat, as the global average temperature reached a new peak on Monday, then again on Tuesday, with that record also tied again on Wednesday. This record is based on global averages, and while not all regions may be above-average, conditions locally have also been trending warmer. For the
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This Afternoon: Highs again make the mid-80s through cloud cover. Isolated to scattered storms fire up by midafternoon, bringing a low risk for high winds and hail. Tonight: Showers and storms continue areawide throughout the overnight hours, with less chance of stronger storms due to cooler temperatures. Lows fall to the mid-60s. Extended: Saturday morning
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