Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high under mostly sunny skies. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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Tracking warmer air for the weekend
TONIGHT: Showers and warmer air return to the forecast eventually, but tonight, things are quiet and cool. Temperatures in the 70s this evening will cool into the mid-50s by early Friday morning. Skies remain clear through sunrise, with a chance for some river valley fog. TOMORROW: Clear skies and southeast winds on Friday keep us
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Insider Blog: UV levels still very high into early fall
While conditions have been much better to head back outside, that also means more danger from the sun. The UV Index still reaches very high levels into September on clear afternoons, which can mean sunburn in less than a half hour. The sun angle is still very high this time of year, allowing more direct
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Tracking fantastic gameday conditions
This Afternoon: Highs warm near 80 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Winds begin to switch out of the southeast by the afternoon hours. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as winds remain out of the southeast at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly clear. Extended: Friday will be the last day below-average in the lower
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Tracking sunny skies with above average weekend temperatures
Today: Afternoon highs warm near 80 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Winds begin to switch out of the northeast to the southeast by the afternoon hours. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as winds remain out of the southeast at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly clear. Extended: Friday sees highs into the lower 80s
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been keeping up with Idalia news?
Idalia slammed into Florida’s Big Bend on Wednesday as a hurricane but had weakened to a tropical storm as it moved over land.
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Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high under mostly sunny skies. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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Tracking fall-like days ahead another wave of summer
TONIGHT: We have some chilly temps ahead of us, but a warmup is on the way. Clear skies and relatively light winds will allow for efficient cooling overnight. Expect temperatures in the 50s by sunrise Thursday. TOMORROW: Thursday is an overall cooler day, with highs forecast in the high 70s. Still, abundant sunshine is in
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Insider Blog: How allergens are changing at the end of summer
The forecast has been centered on heat and dry conditions for much of recent memory, and something that may have been literally lost in the weeds is our allergens. Pollen count is still very high across Mid-Missouri, but the specific pollinators are changing heading into the new season. Tree pollen season has been behind us
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WATCH: Biden gives remarks on Hurricane Idalia
President Joe Biden was scheduled Wednesday afternoon to give remarks about Hurricane Idalia as the storm continues to track through the Southeast.
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Tracking mild conditions midweek
This Afternoon: Temperatures remain below average as highs climb into the lower 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny with very high levels of pollen expected. Tonight: Lows will be noticeably cool in the mid-50s as skies remain mostly clear. Winds persist out of the northeast at 4-8 mph. Extended: The rest of the week sees
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WATCH LIVE: Beach cameras show Hurricane Idalia in Florida
We’ve compiled videos and links to beach cameras along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Idalia approaches.
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Missouri Public Utility Alliance and Red Cross volunteers head to Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Hurricane Idalia, which is now a category four storm, nears closer to the southeast coast, volunteers from all over Missouri are heading down to help. To get ahead of the damage, Missouri Public Utility Alliance sent 68 line workers and other personnel from 15 different utilities to Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday.
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Tracking sunny conditions warming into the weekend
Today: temperatures remain below average as highs climb into the lower 80s as winds remain out of the northeast at 8-12 mph. Skies remain mostly sunny with very high levels of pollen. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as skies remain mostly clear. Winds remain out of the northeast at 4-8 mph. Extended: The
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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high under mostly sunny skies. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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Tracking dry air and a warmer pattern by the weekend
TONIGHT: Today’s cold front teases us with a chance for a sprinkle tonight, ahead of an otherwise dry forecast. Even if we can get a shower or two to develop this evening, dry air may very well dry up any drops before they reach the ground. Expect a dry night, with skies becoming mostly clear
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Insider Blog: Determining a hurricane’s storm surge and impacts
Currently, the state of Florida is preparing for a severe weather event, as Hurricane Idalia is rapidly strengthening and approaching parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast. This specific area is where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect, with some areas seeing chances for Storm Surge inundation of 10-15 feet above ground level, and devastating waves.
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Tracking mild conditions sticking around until the weekend
TODAY: I’m tracking temperatures getting up into the mid 80s and partly cloudy skies once a cold front pushes through in the later afternoon. Little to no rain is expected with this front. Winds will be shifting into the NE after this system pushes through, and temperatures will drop into the low 60s overnight. TOMORROW:
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Tracking a sunny week with cooler than average highs
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the mid-80s as winds remain out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Skies remain partly cloudy. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with mostly clear sky conditions. Winds remain out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Extended: The rest of the week sees mostly sunny sky conditions and
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Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high under partly cloudy skies. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Ragweed, Chenopods, and Nettle are the primary allergens.
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