The Boone County Commission approved the location of three new tornado sirens on Tuesday. One across the street from 9415 N. Brown Station Road near Spiva Crossing, one at 2180 Fenton Road and another at 7060 Kircher Road.
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TODAY: Highs warm into the mid-70s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the southeast at 3-5 mph. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase this evening, leading to mostly cloudy skies overnight, and a chance for rain mostly after midnight. Winds remain light from the east southeast. Temperatures hold steady in the 50s overnight. EXTENDED: Our
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TODAY: Tuesday will be a brighter day overall, with less cloud cover. Early this morning the clear skies will mean a chance for fog, but soon enough, the sun will help mix out the fog, and allow for a warmup into the low-to-mid 70s by the afternoon. Winds will generally be from the east at
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear with fog developing overnight. Lows in the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: Clouds gradually clear as low pressure finally retreats far enough east to get under high pressure, and with light winds we could see fog development overnight into the morning. Otherwise, it’s a warmer
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TODAY: Monday will be an extension of the weekend weather-wise. A northeast breeze sustained around 10-15 mph at times under partly cloudy skies will keep high temperatures cool once more. Expect highs in the mid-60s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 40s overnight, with clearing skies and a variable wind. EXTENDED: With a cool
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the mid-upper 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: We’ll start off the week quiet as we’re trapped in between two low pressure systems bringing active weather to our west and to the east. Later in the week, low pressure works
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TODAY: Temperatures will be chilly in the morning in the 40s, but sunshine pushes highs to the mid-60s in the afternoon. Winds from the north add some chill at times with wind gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: Conditions repeat on Monday with a cool start giving way to a warmer afternoon in the upper
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking clouds clearing and colder weather making a return with the help of northerly winds at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will fall into the mid 40s by the end of the night. TOMORROW: I’m tracking more sunshine and warmer weather making a return as temperatures get into the mid 60s by the afternoon hours.
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TODAY: Scattered rain moves east today, with most of Mid-Missouri drying up. However, partly cloudy skies and cool northerly winds will keep temperatures in the 50s most of the day, with highs briefly touching 60 degrees. TOMORROW: Sunday looks even drier and somewhat milder in the mid-60s. Winds from the north remain steady between 5
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 40s with scattered weak storms. The main threats will be moderate short-lived downpours and some gusty winds at times. Winds remain out of the north at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday sees very spotty storm chances with highs into the lower 60s. Winds remain out of the north at
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Meteorologists get weather information from a variety of sources, and with a variety of federal cuts coming, that could affect multiple facets of weather forecasting. Clouds are a simple but important example. Clouds are an everyday part of our forecasts, but they are also where research is focusing to improve weather models. Scientists can research
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THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures warm to the 70s. Scattered storms pop up through the evening as a cold front moves through the area. TONIGHT: Showers become very isolated overnight, and low temperatures fall to the upper 40s. EXTENDED: Rain chances will linger in eastern Missouri this weekend, where a few sprinkles and light showers are possible.
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As climate change continues to accelerate and amplify, it could be harder to analyze and predict future climate shifts, with potential upcoming reductions in federal funding for critical climate research labs. The cuts were outlined in a leaked memo from the Trump administration that takes a broad swipe at funding for the Department of Commerce,
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TODAY: Friday will be another one with plenty of dry time bookended by rain chances. Some showers will be possible, especially in the south from 7 a.m. to noon. This will leave many along and north of I-70 dry, but a chance for thunderstorms comes along a cold front shortly after noon in the west.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe on Thursday requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration to give federal assistance to 26 Missouri counties impacted by storm damage and flooding, a press release says. Kehoe is requesting federal assistance during the period from March 30-April 8, the release says. Eighteen of those counties
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s. A few spotty showers possible. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: A few spotty showers and/or storms are possible, but many of us stay completely dry. Tomorrow will be cool and mostly cloudy with highs in the
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered rain chances bubble up again this afternoon, but some will stay dry. Temperatures reach the 70s in the driest spots today. TONIGHT: Showers will clear overnight, and skies will become partly cloudy. Lows will fall to near average in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Friday starts with sunshine, but more afternoon showers are
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TODAY: Thursday will have plenty of dry time, but you’ll want to watch radar; especially this afternoon. Spotty rain chances this morning will dry up around midday, before isolated to scattered showers and weak storms bubble up again this afternoon. Temperatures may just reach 70 this afternoon. Winds are sustained around 5-10 mph from the
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with isolated storms early, becoming more widespread again tonight. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and storms with highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: I’m tracking a few spotty storms trying to develop this afternoon across eastern and southeast Missouri, and a complex of storms in southwest
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Ticks thrive in Missouri due to its mild weather, low humidity, and dense forests, and can be affected by drought, cold weather, and rainy days.
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