Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be high at a 9 before storms arrive and bring rain and clouds. Pollen levels dip a little on Wednesday following rain and storms.
Continue ReadingThe UV index will be high at a 9 before storms arrive and bring rain and clouds. Pollen levels dip a little on Wednesday following rain and storms.
Continue ReadingIt has been a busy start to this year’s severe-weather season. From large hail, widespread wind damage, and even confirmed tornado touchdowns, many people have felt the effects of this years storms so far. On average, April and May sees the highest activity for tornadoes across the state of Missouri with may being the highest
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with highs in the upper 60s to near 70. TOMORROW: Breezy and hot with highs near 90. Severe storms developing ahead of a cold front by late afternoon into the evening. Damaging winds are the primary threat. EXTENDED: A few spotty showers or storms are possible through about sunset, but
Continue ReadingTODAY: Scattered showers and storms remain throughout the afternoon and early evening hours with an isolated stronger storm possible. It’s warm, with highs almost near where we were on Sunday, but just a touch cooler thanks to clouds. Expect highs in the mid-80s. TONIGHT: Skies are mostly clear overnight, with more dry time. We cant
Continue ReadingTODAY: Monday brings a chance at scattered showers and a rumble of thunder or two, but there will be plenty of dry time. Keep the umbrella handy just in case, but you’ll have plenty of time to get outside. It’s warm, with highs almost near where we were on Sunday, but just a touch cooler
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a few showers and storms overnight. Staying mild with lows in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Isolated to scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Tonight will be mild as clouds trap in warm, humid air that was present across Mid-Missouri during the day. Decaying storms
Continue ReadingMonday’s UV index will be high by late afternoon following morning rain. Pollen levels pick up, with grass and tree pollens dominating.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Skies remain mostly sunny with temperatures making a run for the upper 80s to low 90s. The UV index reaches an 8 this afternoon which can burn skin in less than a half hour. TOMORROW: Rain chances return Monday morning with scattered showers and some rumbles of thunder possible. Temperatures take a slight hit
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: I’m tracking a very low chance (15-20%) for an isolated storm to occur in central Missouri. The majority of the area can expect settled weather and temperatures cooling off into the mid 60s by the end of the night. TOMORROW: I’m tracking sunshine throughout the day for most, but another low chance (15-30%) for
Continue ReadingTomorrow will be mostly sunny, meaning a UV Index of 8 is expected. This means that it will only take 20 minutes without proper protection to receive a sunburn. Pollen levels will be high over the next couple of days, with Oak, Hickory, and Mulberry being the primary allergens.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Saturday welcomes highs into the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies. Winds will be calm out of the southwest. TOMORROW: Sunday looks even warmer with highs climbing to the upper 80s to possibly the 90 mark. The UV index reaches an 8 both days this weekend with sunburn possible in under a half hour. Extended:
Continue ReadingSaturday welcomes a UV index at a level 9 with mostly sunny skies.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to nearly 60 degrees with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes highs into the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies. Extended: Sunday sees even warmer temperatures into the upper 80s. Monday sees chances of showers and storms that looks to increase into Tuesday evening. highs remain well above average next week.
Continue ReadingWith more summer-like conditions settling in across Mid-MO another big sign of the warmer season is starting to emerge from the ground. Two cicada broods are waking up as deep soil temperatures have warmed above the 64-degree mark. But with spring storms still in the forecast the environment might not be on the bug’s side.
Continue ReadingHeritage Highway on the outskirts of Jefferson City suffered a direct hit when the tornado ripped through the area.
Continue ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: A few pop-up showers and storms are possible this afternoon but most of the region should remain dry. Highs will hover around the 80-degree mark. TONIGHT: Skies clear out tonight with temperatures remaining mild in the 60s. EXTENDED: Saturday will be even warmer in the low 80s with winds pulled in from the
Continue ReadingTODAY: Starting with clearing skies and calm conditions this morning, some patchy dense fog is present this morning. Some limited instability present this afternoon will promote some isolated to widely scattered storms that will primarily be focused near I-44 this afternoon and evening. A rogue storm is possible near Columbia and Jefferson City, but most
Continue ReadingThe official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just a few weeks away and several signs are pointing to an extremely active setup this year. Alarm bells have been ringing for months as 2024 started off with record warm ocean temperatures and longer-range weather patterns came into better focus. The most glaring signal of
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Gradual clearing with light winds. Patchy to widespread fog developing late. Lows near 60. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a chance for a few showers or storms, especially along I-44. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: With light winds and higher humidity following the rain, we can expect fog to develop overnight into the morning.
Continue ReadingThe spring allergy season continues to push on. Pollen and mold counts have remained into high and very high levels the last month. The current pollen season forecast looks to remain high into Friday with very high levels into the weekend and early next week. Tree pollen season was two to three weeks ahead of
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