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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 is the big focus, with only limited chances at a break from rainfall. Highs will reach upper 90s both Tuesday and Wednesday, with each day a chance at feeling more like 105-110+. Overnight temperatures will only fall into the mid-70s at best, making it tough for those without AC to cool off. Rain chances are low, but start to climb Wednesday night into Thursday as a cold front is welcomed into the region. Not much rain is forecast, but it may drop highs into the low 90s, taking us out of extreme heat Thursday afternoon. However, timing is uncertain, so a Heat Advisory lasts through Thursday. "Cooler" weather the rest of the week will mean highs near 90 into the weekend, with still dry conditions.

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Chance Gotsch

Chance Gotsch grew up just south of St. Louis and moved to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Atmospheric Sciences.

His interest in weather begin as a child when he used to be afraid of storms.

Chance joined the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team in February 2021. He is currently the weekday noon meteorologist.

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