Weather disasters are on the rise and affecting more of the population and property as a result. The number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year has increased from single digits at the start of the century to several dozen as we began the 2020s. Of all these disasters flooding is an associated threat in
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TODAY: Wednesday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with potential for very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Most of the day is warm and quiet, with temperatures warming into the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. Winds will be from the southwest near 5-10 mph through the day. TONIGHT: Storms will develop
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When it comes to the formation of storms, there are several ingredients needed. These ingredients include moisture, instability, and a lifting mechanism. The element of instability boils down to CAPE which stands for Convective, Available, Potential, Energy. This is basically a long acronym that stands for the fuel for storm growth. Increased CAPE leads to
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TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered showers and storms after sunset. A few could bring heavy downpours and small hail. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Scattered storms develop by early evening. Some could be strong with large hail and gusty winds up to 50-60 mph. EXTENDED: A low pressure system out
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TODAY: A warm day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies this morning and partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Winds from the south will be sustained from 10-15 mph and gust up to 20-25 mph at times. Temperatures reach into the 70s. TONIGHT: Isolated storms may develop this evening. Should storms develop early enough in the
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TODAY: A warm day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies this morning and partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Winds from the south will be sustained from 10-15 mph and gust up to 20-25 mph at times. Temperatures reach into the 70s. TONIGHT: Isolated storms may develop this evening. Should storms develop early enough in the
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear, not as chilly. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the low 70s. EXTENDED: Tonight won’t be as chilly as lows fall into the mid-50s with a stronger south breeze. Tomorrow, strong south winds could gust up to 25 mph, sending us into the low
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special will air live on Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. on KMIZ. In the special, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team will help viewers prepare for spring with stories covering everything from watches and warnings, to what conditions Chief Meteorologist Jessica Hafner is tracking for the season ahead.
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TODAY: Afternoon highs warm into the upper 60s with some areas reaching up to 70 degrees. winds remain out of the southwest at 10-15 mph with wind gusts up to 25 mph. Skies remain sunny. TONIGHT: Overnight skies remain mostly clear with winds out of the south at 5-10 mph. Lows col to the mid-40s.
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With severe weather season quickly approaching, some confusion arises over the difference between a severe watch and a severe warning.
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TODAY: Monday will be a continuation of our warm up, with highs expected near 70 under sunny skies. TONIGHT: Clouds will gradually fill in after midnight, allowing for partly cloudy skies by sunrise Tuesday. We’ll stay mild, with temperatures falling only to mid-40s. EXTENDED: Tuesday is largely a dry day, with temperatures climbing into the
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As of this week, 99% of Missouri is still experiencing either abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, and we have not been completely drought-free since June 2022.
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and windy with southwest gusts up to 25 mph. Strong winds and low relative humidity will increase the fire danger as highs reach the lower 70s. EXTENDED: I’m tracking another sunny day to start next week as highs reach the upper 60s
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TODAY: It’ll be chilly to start the day in the upper 20s but the afternoon ends up warmer than yesterday. Lighter southwest winds and sunshine will push highs into the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Winds ramp back up out of the south on Monday, boosting temperatures even further above average. Most areas will reach the upper
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a mostly clear sky with winds from the NW at 5-8 mph. These two factors will cool mid-MO down into the upper 20s by the end of the night. Remember to set clocks forward one hour and change smoke detector batteries as the transition to Daylight Savings Time occurs tonight. TOMORROW: I’m
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TODAY: Clouds will be quick to exit after early morning, but even with sunshine temperatures are a touch below average topping out around 50 degrees. A stout breeze out of the north will push the feels-like several degrees colder. TOMORROW: Sunday starts chilly, likely even colder than the day before. But winds will switch out
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 30s with mostly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the north at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday begins partly cloudy before clearing becoming mostly sunny by the later morning hours. Highs only reach into the upper 40s as winds continue out of the
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Springtime brings warmer and wetter conditions but it also means a higher chance for severe weather. Of all severe weather and disasters flooding is by far the most common threat. Flooding is associated with 90% of weather disasters throughout the year so it’s important to stay prepared. The spring in particular is the most worrisome
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THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures will steadily drop the rest of the day ending up in the 40s around the dinner hour. Some spotty showers may linger into the rest of the afternoon. TONIGHT: We’ll dry up overnight with temperatures falling into the 30s. EXTENDED: Starting near freezing, Saturday will be chilly. Highs are slightly cooler than
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TODAY: Friday will be increasingly cool, as we find ourselves on the north side of passing low pressure. We’ll start in the 50s, and end the day in the 40s around the dinner hour. Spotty showers will continue of and on through the morning, with drier weather expected in the afternoon. Some spotty showers may
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