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Officials warn of heat exhaustion, heat stroke while exercising during heat wave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)This is a week has an alert for excessive heat warning through Thursday with heat index being more than 105 degrees each day according to ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. Dr. Chris Sampson — and emergency room doctor at University Hospital — warned that dizziness, nausea and a racing heart are initial signs
Continue ReadingTracking a mild night, dangerous heat returning tomorrow
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear overnight with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values rise to 105-110. EXTENDED: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was just issued until 10:00 for much of eastern Mid-Missouri including Columbia and Jefferson City. So far, storms have largely
Continue ReadingThe science of hydration in high heat
With the heat index looking to surpass 105 degrees each afternoon lasting through Thursday, hydration becomes increasingly more important. The question is, just how much water is the reight amount to remain healthy? All categories of people are at risk once the heat index surpasses 105 degrees leading to a signifigant rise in dehydration and
Continue ReadingTracking possible severe storms and dangerous heat
TODAY: Tuesday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as heat index values climb again into the triple digits, this time up to 110-115. We will be mostly dry, but depending on how storms develop to our north, we may see a chance for a passing storm this morning and again this evening. Severe storms will be
Continue ReadingTracking dangerous heat and chances for storms
TODAY: Tuesday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as heat index values climb again into the triple digits, this time up to 110-115. We will be mostly dry, but depending on how storms develop to our north, we may see a chance for a passing storm this morning and again this evening. This is
Continue ReadingCole County EMS provides water refill station at fair as heat index continues to climb
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair organizers are preparing for the heat. The fair began on Monday and takes place each day this week through Friday at the Cole County Fairgrounds as the heat index is expected to hit 110 degrees, according to the ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team. “We
Continue ReadingTracking dangerous heat, limited storm chances the next few days
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with a few storms, especially east. Highs in the upper 90s with heat indices near 110. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues for the next several days as upper high pressure is centered just to our south. Highs reach the mid-upper
Continue ReadingTracking dangerous heat and drier conditions
TODAY: Highs climb into the mid 90’s with mostly sunny skies. The heat index climbs above 105 leading to an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day lasting through Wednesday. TONIGHT: The warmth doesn’t break tonight, keeping us in the mid-70s overnight despite clearing skies. We’ll have a light southwest breeze around 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Heat
Continue ReadingTracking dangerous heat through midweek
TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as dangerous heat builds into the region along with upper level ridging that will act as the infamous “heat dome” here for the next few days. On the edge of this heat dome, will be hit and miss chances for rain. We’re actively tracking a complex
Continue ReadingJaycees Fair begins on Monday; organizers are prepared for potential poor weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday, organizers and vendors for the Jaycees Fair in Cole County spent the day setting up for the upcoming week. While the fair officially starts on Monday, festivities for 4-H and FFA members kicked off on Sunday. Last year’s fair faced significant challenges due to adverse weather, which led to
Continue ReadingTracking a few storms, dangerous heat most of this week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with a few storms, especially east of Highway 63. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with morning showers diminishing. Becoming hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and a heat index around 105. EXTENDED: Upper high pressure will bring brutal heat to Mid-Missouri for much of the week,
Continue ReadingTracking dangerous heat for the workweek
TODAY: More sunshine is expected as rain stays out until the evening. Temperatures will be warm in the upper 80s but not too hot to head out. A band of showers and storms will track in after 6 p.m. from the west ahead of more overnight rain. TOMORROW: Scattered rain lingers into Monday morning but
Continue ReadingTracking isolated storms and heat on the way
TONIGHT: I’m tracking rain and storms shifting to the northeast throughout the evening, allowing for some dry time through the overnight hours. Temperatures will fall into the low 70s and high 60s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the south at 5-8 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking more chances for isolated
Continue ReadingSunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
Sunday’s UV Index is an 8, which is very high. This means it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without the proper protection. Pollen levels will be increasing throughout next week.
Continue ReadingTracking more rain over the weekend ahead of a warmup
TODAY: Scattered showers and storms bring lightning and heavy downpours to some spots. Temperatures are hot but a few degrees below average in the mid to lower 80s. TOMORROW: Rain chances drop on Sunday but isolated showers and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Highs will be a few degrees warmer with less
Continue ReadingTracking isolated afternoon storms and increased rain chances Saturday
TONIGHT: Overnight rain chances diminish after sunset with partly cloudy skies. Lows cool to the upper 60s near 70 degrees. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes scattered shower and storm chances throughout the day as highs rise into the lower 80s. Moderate downpours and lighting continue to remain the main threats. EXTENDED: Storm chances remain around the region
Continue ReadingInsider Blog: Car safety in the peak of summertime
It’s the time of year when everything outdoors is hot and sometimes dangerous. Pavement can burn bare skin during the day, and cars are notorious for baking in the summer heat. While we’ve already seen several months of hot temperatures it’s important to stay vigilant while heading out for summer plans. Cars can be dangerous
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