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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Tracking continued heat and humidity with limited rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with increasing clouds overnight. Lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: 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 to hold
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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high at a 10 on Wednesday with ample sunshine. Pollen levels stay steady heading into the weekend.
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Insider Blog: First named storm of hurricane season forms
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June 1st and the first named storm of the season has now formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. This broad storm could bring flooding across much of southern Texas. Alberto is tracking on the rim of a heat dome across the eastern U.S., forcing it due west
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Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high yet again on Tuesday with plenty of sunshine. Pollen levels will remain consistent.
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Tracking a steady pattern of summer heat this week
THIS MORNING: Mild to start in the 70s with a steady southerly breeze. Temperatures will warm quickly to the 90s by noon. TODAY: High temperatures reach the lower 90s with the heat index in the upper 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible. EXTENDED: Highs remain in the 90s all week and peak near
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Insider Blog: What’s a heat dome and why is it so hot this week?
We’re just a couple days away from the official start of summer, but the sizzling heat has already settled in as above average temperatures are in the forecast for the entire week. We typically see our first 90 degree day around May 31, but this year we didn’t have a 90 degree day until this
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Tracking a week of heat and humidity, limited storm chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and breezy with highs in the low 90s. Heat index in the upper 90s. Isolated showers and storms possible. EXTENDED: A stagnant high pressure system will be trapped in the eastern half of the country, continuing to allow quiet weather and plenty
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Tracking possible pop-ups today
TODAY: Sunny and humid with the heat index up to 100 degrees. The heat could force out pop-up storms throughout the afternoon. TONIGHT: Rain fizzles out as temperatures cool but it will take until sundown to fall out of the 80s. Lows remain well above average in the 70s. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity rule throughout
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Tracking muggy summer conditions this week
THIS MORNING: Very warm starting out in the mid-70s with heavy humidity. Southerly winds and sunshine will warm temperatures quickly. TODAY: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-90s. Heat indices could threaten triple digits today. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity will be the rule throughout the week as upper high pressure situates just to
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Heat and humidity linger through next week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid with lows in the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, breezy, and hot with highs in the mid-90s. Heat indices between 99-101. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity will be the rule throughout the week as upper high pressure situates just to our east, allowing upper winds to pull in warmer and more humid
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Monday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very high with sunburn time around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will be moderate for most of the week, but increase on Tuesday with gusty winds.
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Tracking heat and humidity for Father’s Day
TODAY: Sunshine and southerly winds will push temperatures further into the mid-90s this afternoon. Humidity also increases with the heat index between 95-98 degrees. TOMORROW: Monday is just as hot in the mid-90s with heavy moisture sticking around. EXTENDED: Rain chances entering the forecast by Tuesday keep temperatures from warming any further, but we also
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Tracking isolated storm chances and a hot Father’s Day
TONIGHT: I’m tracking isolated storm chances (20-30%) picking up in our western counties by 5-8 PM that will dissipate as the evening continues. The severe threat is very low, but if storms become strong, gusty winds and sub-severe hail stones are not out of the question. Temperatures will fall into the low 70s by the
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Sunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
It will be mostly sunny for Father’s Day, meaning a UV Index of 10 is expected. It will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without the proper protection. Pollen levels will be medium to high over the next 4 days, with Oak, Hickory, and Mulberry being the primary allergens.
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A heat wave not seen in decades will send temperatures soaring for more than half the US population
CNN By Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A long-lasting and expansive heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome will grip the Midwest and Northeast with record-breaking high temperatures into next week, ushering in the start of summer with this year’s most significant heat event yet. Hundreds of records could be tied
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Tracking higher humidity this weekend
TODAY: A system tracking in from the west will bring isolated showers and storms in the morning and early afternoon but most stay dry today. Highs reach the low 90s. TOMORROW: Father’s Day will be warmer and more humid as the heat index rises into the upper 90s. EXTENDED: Monday is just as hot in
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