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Black bear population increases in Missouri
The black bear population is looking up as we head into the future across the state. This also means increased sightings possible across Mid-Missouri. Black bear populations are increasing at a rate of 8%. The current population estimation is just under 1,000 across the Show-Me State. This means in the next ten years, we could
Continue ReadingTracking a few spot storms and higher humidity tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s. Patchy fog in low lying areas. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with a few isolated showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: We can expect another quiet night as temperatures fall into the upper 60s overnight. Fog won’t be as likely, but could be patchy in
Continue ReadingTracking rising temperatures and isolated storm chances late week
TODAY: Wednesday will be much like Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies and a high in the mid-to-upper 80s, but likely a degree or two warmer and less of a chance for a pop-up shower. Dry conditions will likely remain through the day. TONIGHT: Skies will clear into the night, and temperatures will once again fall
Continue ReadingTracking minimal rain chances off and on through the forecast
TODAY: Wednesday will be much like Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies and a high in the mid-to-upper 80s, but likely a degree or two warmer and less of a chance for a pop-up shower. Dry conditions will likely remain through the day. TONIGHT: Skies will clear into the night, and temperatures will once again fall
Continue ReadingPulse thunderstorms and their formation
As Mid-Missouri sits into later portions of July, isolated pulse thunderstorms remain a possibility most days this week. Just southeast of Mid-Missouri, pulse thunderstorms can be observed towards Cape Girardeau. These single celled storms have brought lighting, brief wind gusts, and moderate downpours across isolated areas, but remain short lived falling well short of becoming
Continue ReadingTracking hit or miss storms and warmer temperatures by the weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with fog developing late. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the upper 80s. A few spotty storms are possible by late afternoon into early evening. EXTENDED: Overnight, we’ll continue to track light winds and temperatures falling to near the dew point, allowing for more fog
Continue ReadingTracking isolated storm chances with rising temperatures
TODAY: Tuesday is much like Monday, with a high in the mid-80s and mostly dry. Only a slim chance for an isolated storm returns this afternoon from partly cloudy skies, but any one person has an extremely low chance at finding themselves underneath one. Winds are light and variable. TONIGHT: Skies will clear out overnight,
Continue ReadingThe planet saw its hottest day on record
By Angela Fritz, CNN (CNN) — Sunday was the hottest day in recorded history, according to preliminary data from a climate tracking agency monitoring temperatures since the mid-1900s. It’s the second consecutive year average global temperatures have crashed through shocking climate records and will not be the last, as planet-warming fossil fuel pollution drives temperatures
Continue ReadingTracking a mostly dry week and a gradual warmup into the weekend
TODAY: Tuesday is much like Monday, with a high in the mid-80s and mostly dry. Only a slim chance for an isolated storm returns this afternoon from partly cloudy skies, but any one person has an extremely low chance at finding themselves underneath one. Winds are light and variable. TONIGHT: Skies will clear out overnight,
Continue ReadingTracking limited rain, warmer temperatures by the end of the week
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny with an isolated shower or storm. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: We can expect a quiet July week with temperatures near our seasonal average as the upper pattern remains fairly stagnant. We could see isolated showers or storms tied to
Continue ReadingPortions of U.S. seeing wildfire smoke from Northwestern Canada
Wildfires continue to rage across northwestern portions of Canada leading to large portions of the Great Plains and Midwest dealing with smoke drifting south. Northwestern portions of Mid-Missouri including Macon, Chariton, and Saline counties are currently dealing with moderate smoke conditions while the rest of the region sees lighter levels of smoke this afternoon. This
Continue ReadingTracking rising temperatures this week
TODAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm possible, plenty of dry time in between. Highs in the lower 80s. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s as skies remain partly cloudy. EXTENDED: The upcoming week is looking fairly tame but temperatures reach the mid to upper 80s later in the week. We’ll see
Continue ReadingTracking a mostly dry and warm week
THIS MORNING: Patchy fog is possible in the early morning with lows in the lower 60s. This clears up before midmorning with mostly clear skies. TODAY: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms, plenty of dry time in between. Highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: The upcoming week is looking fairly tame but temperatures reach
Continue ReadingTracking a few spotty storms, nice weather for the upcoming week
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with patchy fog developing late. Lows in the lower to mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms, plenty of dry time in between. Highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: The upcoming week is looking fairly tame as we’ll start off with fog developing with light winds and lows near the
Continue ReadingTracking pop-up rain chances and plenty of dry time
TODAY: Temperatures remain pleasant up to 80 degrees this afternoon. Clouds and isolated showers are possible but these will struggle to bring any lightning or thunder. TOMORROW: Rinse and repeat for Monday as we dodge isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will climb back into the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Isolated rain chances stick around into
Continue ReadingSunday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high Sunday with a chance for isolated showers and low pollen levels.
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