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While the old adage ‘April showers bring May flowers’ may still be true, recent weather patterns could mean rain showers may have larger impacts this March.
During the past century, new technologies have emerged to aid in the task of weather observation and forecasting. The advent of Doppler radar has proven to be a crucial tool in the process. This week's Weather Wise takes a closer look at the history and science of radar technology since it w…
Winter weather conditions that came through the area starting Wednesday night made traveling on the roads difficult for residents.
For residents of the Midwest, changeable weather is a given at any time of year. However, some periods are more prone to weather extremes than others, including the turbulent month of February. This week’s Weather Wise highlights the large-scale drivers behind this historically active winter month.
“Thankfully we’ll never be impacted by a big earthquake,” I overheard a colleague say following the devastating series of powerful tremors that rattled southern Turkey and Syria earlier this week.
It was more than expected, and it delivered quite the punch.
For 57 years, the Super Bowl has ultimately been remembered for points on the scoreboard. Aside from teamwork and athleticism, the weather can also play a role in the outcome of the game. This week's Weather Wise looks back at the history of Super Bowl weather through an interactive data set…
Groundhog Day 2023 arrives tomorrow when masses of people across the U.S. will once again turn to an unlikely rodent to forecast the transition from winter's chill to warmer spring temperatures. This week’s Weather Wise breaks down the origins and accuracy of the popular, long-lived tradition.
A Spring Garden Middle School science teacher incorporated this week’s weather to teach both his students and the community a science lesson.
I’m not a big Madonna guy, but she’s spot on about the borderline: Feels like I’m going to lose my mind!
Not all snow is created equal. It can fall in the form of heavy, wet flakes or dry, powdery crystals. These qualities are ultimately determined by snow’s water content, which can vary from one snowfall to another. This week’s Weather Wise dives into the science behind different types of snow.
As we pass the midpoint of meteorological winter, the lack of snowfall this season is becoming increasingly apparent for millions across the U.S. This week's Weather Wise Wednesday zeros in on this season's developing snow drought.
Spring may be prime tornado season, but severe weather that hit Alabama this weekend proves that twisters can strike at any time, making preparedness a year-round concern.
Have you seen the Missouri River lately? If so, you've likely noticed the lack of water running between its banks. This week’s Weather Wise Wednesday takes a closer look at what's to blame for the increasingly low levels of this major waterway.
Several dozen members of law enforcement, emergency management, National Weather Service employees and broadcast meteorologists including StormTracker's Jared Shelton and Mark Zinn, took part Tuesday in the NWS' annual meeting of the Integrated Warning Team.
While 2022 was not a year of record-breaking extremes for Northwest Missouri, there were several noteworthy weather events and trends that took place. This week’s Weather Wise Wednesday looks back at temperatures, precipitation and severe weather in the St. Joseph area over the past year.
AAA anticipates 88,000 Missourians flying for the holiday season, and for those flying out of Kansas City International Airport, Thursday and Friday have seen cancellations, delays and flight plans change.
Hear the latest weather updates as road conditions worsen and temperatures begin to drop.
The St. Joseph area will see sub-zero temperatures cold enough to freeze water pipes and threaten people and animals who are outside for prolonged periods Thursday and Friday.
As we approach the holiday weekend, an arctic blast will bring significant winter weather, with accumulating snowfall and sub-zero temperatures expected by Thursday morning. This week's Weather Wise segment focuses on staying safe through the upcoming bout of bitter cold.
