Monday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very high on Monday yet again as high pressure holds on. Pollen levels will be lower at the end of the week behind a cold front.
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Tracking slight relief to end the weekend
TODAY: Temperatures remain hot today but humidity will be noticeably lower behind overnight storms. Highs reach the low 90s with the feels-like in the upper 90s. TOMORROW: Heat and humidity return in full force Monday as highs climb further into the 90s and dewpoints reach the 70s. This puts the afternoon heat index between 100-105
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Local firefighter details signs of heat-related illnesses ahead of extreme heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures across Mid-Missouri are expected to reach the low 90s with humidity that makes it feel close to 100 degrees, according to the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. According to The Associated Press, 2023 set a new record for heat related deaths in the U.S. 36 of those were reported in Missouri.
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Tracking storm chances tonight and a hot week ahead
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a line of storms that will enter to the north in areas like Chariton, Macon, and Randolph county around 7-8 PM tonight. This area and this time will be the most likely chance for stronger to potentially severe storms. Severe storms will not be widespread, and the primary concern with any severe
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Sunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
It will be sunny by the afternoon, meaning a UV index of 10 is expected. This is very high, so it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be low to medium over the next couple of days, with grasses, plantain, and nettle being the primary allergens.
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Tracking storms tonight that do not break the heat
TODAY: The weekend kicks off sunny and muggy with dewpoints in the upper 60s. With temperatures in the low 90s, the extra moisture puts the heat index around 100 degrees. A line of storms tracks in from the north late this evening arriving at our northern border by 7-8 p.m. A few of these storms
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Tracking storm chances tomorrow and persistent heat
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a mostly clear sky with temperatures falling into the low 70s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the south at 5-8 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a sunny start to the day with temperatures reaching into the low 90s by the afternoon. Dewpoints in the high 60s will
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Saturday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
Before storm chances arrive tomorrow evening, a UV index of 10 is expected. This is very high, meaning it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be low to medium throughout the next couple of days, with grasses, plantain, and nettle being the primary allergens.
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Tracking a hot weekend ahead with scattered storms possible
TODAY: Highs increase into the lower 90s Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 16 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s with mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Saturday sees increasing temperatures with highs into the mid-90s. Skies remain mostly sunny until
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Tracking a hot weekend ahead with Saturday night storms
TODAY: Highs increase into the lower 90s Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 16 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s with mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Saturday sees increasing temperatures with highs into the mid-90s. Skies remain mostly sunny until
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Tracking dangerous heat and a few storms over the weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with heat indices in the upper 90s. EXTENDED: Tomorrow is slightly hotter with highs in the low 90s and a heat index in the upper 90s before the worst heat of the month sets in for the weekend into next week.
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Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very high on Friday with a sunburn time around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will be slightly lower on Sunday.
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Climate Matters: More turbulence in a changing climate
If you have noticed more shaking and turbulence on your flights in recent years it might not be all your imagination. New studies suggest that planes are encountering more turbulence even in clear skies and this could be due to shifting weather patterns. Turbulence is the irregular movement of air due to air currents and
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Tracking rising temperatures and Saturday night storms
TODAY: Afternoon highs look to increase into the lower 90s as the heat index surges into the mid-90s. Skies remain mostly sunny with winds out of the south at 4-8 mph. TONIGHT: Thursday night sees lows into the lower 70s with mostly sunny skies. EXTENDED: Friday sees a continue warming trend lasting into the weekend
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Tracking increasing heat ahead of weekend
TODAY: Afternoon highs look to increase into the lower 90s as the heat index surges into the mid-90s. Skies remain mostly sunny with winds out of the south at 4-8 mph. TONIGHT: Thursday night sees lows into the lower 70s with mostly sunny skies. EXTENDED: Friday sees a continue warming trend lasting into the weekend
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Tracking a few pop up storms tonight, heat ramps up for the weekend
TONIGHT: Isolated storms diminishing, mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the low 90s. Heat index around 95. EXTENDED: Isolated storms will stay pretty sparse into this evening, bringing brief downpours and frequent lightning. Tomorrow is bright with highs in the low 90s, but the heat
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Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index on Thursday will be in the extreme zone, so it would be wise to reapply sunscreen frequently as sunburn time will be around 15 minutes.
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Insider Blog: Higher dew points mean heavier moisture
Summertime mugginess has settled back into Mid-Missouri and will be a common part of the forecast the next few months. Most daily summer forecasts include humidity as a percentage but you may hear forecasters also mention dew points in the summertime. Dew points are a good measure of humidity across a range of temperatures and
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Alberto, season’s first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths
By ALFREDO PEÑA and MARIANA MARTÍNEZ BARBA Associated Press TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto formed Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Authorities in Mexico reported three deaths from its rains. Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall
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Tracking another round of afternoon pop ups
THIS MORNING: Warm to start in the lower 70s. Temperatures quickly warm to the 80s by noon. TODAY: Mostly sunny with a spot shower or storm through sunset. Highs in the low 90s with a heat index in the upper 90s. EXTENDED: The heat and humidity are here to stay as upper high pressure continues
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