Weather Alert Day: Severe storm threat continues into this evening
Slight changes have been made to the SPC outlook, which you may notice as a slight shift northward of the greatest risk for severe weather.
Continue ReadingSlight changes have been made to the SPC outlook, which you may notice as a slight shift northward of the greatest risk for severe weather.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Tuesday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. It is another warm day, with temperatures climbing to near 80 by the afternoon. This will be slightly cooler than Monday, as we’ll be tracking showers and storms through the morning that will have somewhat of a cooling effect. Showers and storms will be very
Continue ReadingThe UV index will be a bit lower Tuesday with clouds rolling in. Pollen levels will continue to be high the next several days with the primary allergens in the tree category.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Increasing clouds with an isolated storm or two possible. Lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with two rounds of rain and storms. Initial storms by late morning will have a low severe threat, but the risk increases by late afternoon, particularly along and north of I-70. A Weather Alert Day is in effect
Continue ReadingThe trees are in bloom.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Monday will start mostly sunny, before becoming partly cloudy. Temperatures will reach into the mid-80s making for another warm day, much like Sunday. Storms may develop after 6 p.m. along a warm front that lifts into the region tonight. Storms will likely be isolated in nature, with some potential for hail and gusty winds.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-80s. Isolated storms possible by early evening. EXTENDED: The streak of early summer like temperatures continues this week as upper southwest winds prevail. Monday starts off warm with temperatures in the upper 50s before rising into the
Continue ReadingThe UV index will be high on Monday as there will be limited cloud cover. Apply sunscreen with the sunburn time around 30 minutes. Tree pollens continue to be very high this week. Primary allergens are ash, alder, and birch.
Continue ReadingTODAY: More sunshine and breezy conditions are expected with gusts up to 20 mph. This combo could break high temperature records for Sunday; Columbia’s record high is 89 degrees while the forecast sits at 88. TOMORROW: Clouds fill back in Monday but temperatures will still make it into the mid-80s. Isolated storms fire up near
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: I’m tracking a warm evening with temperatures gradually dropping down into the high 50s. Winds will be breezy at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph from the southwest. TOMORROW: I’m tracking another breezy day with winds from the west at 10-15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Plenty of sunshine is
Continue ReadingSunday’s UV Index is expected to be a 6, which is high. This means that it only takes 30 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen will be very high the next couple of days, with maple, oak, and juniper being the main allergens present.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Highs soar to the 80s as warm southerly winds gust up to 30 mph. Skies will be full of sunshine this afternoon. TOMORROW: Sunday is a near repeat in the 80s with gusty conditions. With low humidity in the area be sure to avoid burning. EXTENDED: Monday remains dry and partly cloudy until the
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-40s as winds continue out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly clear. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes plenty of sunshine with partly cloudy skies and highs surging into the lower 80s with winds out of the southwest gusting up to 30 mph. EXTENDED: Sunday sees similar wind conditions
Continue ReadingTODAY: Friday wraps up the work week on a mild note. We’ll be bright and sunny, with a northwest breeze sustained at 15-20 mph gusting to 30 mph. This rounds out to a high temperature back in the mid-to-upper 60s. TONIGHT: Overnight, temperatures fall into the 40s as high pressure inching through the region drives
Continue ReadingTODAY: Friday wraps up the work week on a mild note. We’ll be bright and sunny, with a northwest breeze sustained at 10-15 mph gusting to 20-25 mph. This rounds out to a high temperature back in the mid-to-upper 60s. TONIGHT: Overnight, temperatures fall into the 40s as high pressure inching through the region drives
Continue ReadingThe UV index will be high on Friday with sunshine returning. Sunburn time will be 30 minutes. Pollen levels will continue to be very high as tree pollens whip around in strong winds.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the mid-upper 60s. EXTENDED: After a breezy Thursday, winds continue to gust up to around 25 mph from the northwest on Friday, so despite ample sunshine, temperatures look to remain in the 60s.
Continue ReadingIt’s been a warmer start to the spring season which has lead to a early start to the spring allergy season for many people across Mid-Missouri. Cindy Rose who is a nurse practitioner at the University of Missouri Health Services explains, “It started increasing sooner (tree pollen allergy reactions) than what we would normally see.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Thursday afternoon sees blue skies poking through partly cloudy skies. Clouds will not likely make us overcast this evening, but they may bring a sprinkle or two. These clouds roll in from the north, the same direction our winds will blow from. Winds sustained between 15 and 20 mph gusting to 30 mph at
Continue ReadingTODAY: Thursday is partly cloudy, with sunshine peaking out through the morning and early afternoon, before clouds return late this afternoon into the evening. Clouds will not likely make us overcast this afternoon, but they may bring a sprinkle or two. These clouds roll in from the north, the same direction our winds will blow
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