Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high with a sunburn time of 30 minutes. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Streamers and prominences could be seen during upcoming solar eclipse
There is an increased chance to see more activity tied to the sun in this Monday’s upcoming solar eclipse compared to that of 2017. This falls from the sun being in or near a solar maximum. The possible bonus spectacles viewers could see in areas of complete totality are called streamers and prominences. Due to
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Tracking overnight freeze with a warming weekend
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to near or just below freezing with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the north at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: Skies remain mostly sunny with highs approaching 60 degrees. Winds begin out of the north and begin to switch out of the east at 5-10
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Climate Matters: Change in nocturnal tornadoes driven by more than climate
Severe storms account for a large portion of the most expensive disasters but linking events of small-scale storms to the broad concept of climate change can be difficult. Half of all billion-dollar disasters in the United States are due to severe storms and these events are on the increase. Research has not identified a definitive
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Tracking clouds and cold temperatures heading out
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with winds gusting up to 25 mph. Highs are much like yesterday, in the 40s and 50s. TONIGHT: Clouds push further east tonight, leaving potential for more cooling. Winds will also be a bit lighter. This could allow temperatures to fall into near to below-freezing territory. A Freeze Warning and a
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Tracking cold nights and a slow warm up
TODAY: We’ll have a split between sunshine and clouds today, with the edge of cloud cover making it o Columbia and Jefferson City, but cloudy skies likely over eastern communities like Paris, Mexico, Fulton, and Montgomery City for much of the day. This will have folks a bit cooler this afternoon, with those under sunshine
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Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be low with morning sun, but clouds returning this afternoon. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Tracking cooler temperatures before a warming trend this weekend
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as winds remain gusty out of the northwest up to 28 mph. Skies remain mostly cloudy. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain below average with highs just over 50 degrees. Skies remain mostly cloudy with win gusts continuing out of the northwest up to 28 mph. EXTENDED: Friday and Saturday welcomes
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Tracking dreary conditions before the weekend
TODAY: Stubborn clouds and hit-and-miss showers remain in the forecast today. Winds are sustained at 15-20 mph and may gust as high as 40 mph. Highs are expected to range from mid-40s to low 50s. TONIGHT: We’ll have clouds lingering for some overnight, keeping temperatures in the 30s, but mostly above freezing, overnight. EXTENDED: Most
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Tracking stubborn clouds and shower chances.
TODAY: An area of low pressure sits just north east of mid-Missouri, near the great lakes region. This has us in persistent northwest flow, with stubborn clouds and hit and miss showers in the forecast today. Showers are mostly morning focused, but clouds and winds will likely keep us cool today. Winds are sustained at
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Tracking a few showers, gusty winds, and flurries tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers and gusty winds. Lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few flurries across northeast Missouri. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s with gusty winds up to 40 mph. EXTENDED: Tomorrow will be dreary again as low pressure to our north will
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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will continue to be low on Wednesday with widespread clouds and some rain in the area. After a day with low pollen levels, allergens pick back up for the rest of the week. Tree pollens will be at high levels into the weekend.
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Monday storm damage recap
Monday saw widespread storms leading to damaging encompassing much of the state. From wind gusts up to 80 mph, hail over 2″, to weaker tornadoes it was a busy day for meteorologist across the region. Hundreds of hail and wind reports rang out across the state mainly centered along and just north of the I-44
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Pulaski, Phelps counties cleaning up after damaging storms
Thousands of homes and businesses remained in the dark Tuesday morning in the southern areas of Mid-Missouri while many residents were left to clean up damage after strong storms overnight.
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Tracking scattered light showers and cooler temperatures
TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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Cole County road closed because of washed out culvert pipe
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works said in a press release Monday morning that the 7900 Block of Settlen Road at the intersection of Enon Road will be closed effective immediately. The department told ABC 17 News in an email that the closure is due to weather as a culvert pipe is washing
Continue Reading Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very low with widespread clouds. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Tracking showers and a quiet stretch of weather ahead
TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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-ALL CLEAR- Weather Alert Day: Large hail, destructive winds, and tornadoes Monday night
UPDATE: FINAL UPDATE – TUESDAY MORNING: As of 2 a.m. our severe threat has come to an end. A tornado watch technically remains in effect for a few of our southern tier counties through 3 a.m. but the storm threat has cleared. Storm reports gathered thus far have largely centered around hail, with up to
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Significant power outages reported in Cole, Camden counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages were reported Monday evening into Tuesday morning in Mid-Missouri, and Pulaski and Phelps counties saw significant outages after a round of storms rolled through the area. Last night a tornado warning was issued for Pulaski and Phelps counties, and several customers in those areas are waking up Tuesday morning
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