
Tracking a warm and windy day
Tracking a warm and windy day
Continue ReadingTracking a warm and windy day
Continue ReadingTracking above-average temperatures and dry skies early this week
Continue ReadingTracking mild and dry conditions: thunderstorms possible on Saturday
Continue ReadingA cool and clear Thursday will give way to a mild and dry Friday, despite increasing cloud cover as a weak disturbance passes through the region. Skies will become partly cloudy late tonight, with lows falling into the upper 30s to low 40s and southerly breezes at 15 to 20 mph. Partly to mostly cloudy
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s official — we’ve made it to spring. The first day of the season officially arrived with the spring equinox on March 20, renewing hopes for warmer days, blooming flowers and vibrant green grass. Most are eager to get outside after a tough winter that included approximately 25 inches
Continue ReadingA strong low pressure system will continue to bring rain, snow, and gusty winds through Wednesday evening before sunshine returns Thursday. Rain showers late this afternoon will mix and change over to wet snow through the evening. Light accumulations of a dusting to 1 inch are possible across most of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas.
Continue ReadingHigh winds, rain, and snow are forecast to impact the Mid-Missouri River Valley Wednesday, as a strong storm system passes through the region. A High Wind Warning will go into effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. High wind gusts of 40 to 60
Continue ReadingWarm, dry and windy conditions will continue to result in high fire danger Tuesday evening, ahead of a strong low pressure system forecast to bring high winds, rain, and wet snow on Wednesday. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through 8 PM Tuesday. Burning is discouraged
Continue ReadingLight rain and snow will linger across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Saturday night, before sunshine returns for Sunday, leading into a warm and windy start to next week. Mostly cloudy skies Saturday afternoon will give way to a 60% – 70% chance of light rain and snow showers. Light accumulations of up to a
Continue ReadingA strong low pressure system forecast to bring gusty winds, high fire danger and a threat for scattered severe thunderstorms Friday. Strong southerly winds and elevated fire danger are expected to develop late Friday morning and persist through the evening hours. A risk for scattered severe storms will ramp up after 2 p.m. and continue
Continue ReadingFire weather may be an unfamiliar term for some and is often overlooked or not taken seriously. While fire is commonly used for activities like yard work, camping, grilling, and farming, it can also rapidly spread out of control given the right set of circumstances. The warm, dry, and windy days of early spring and
Continue ReadingA strong low pressure system will bring the threat for scattered strong storms, gusty winds, and high fire danger through Friday afternoon and early evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and parts of Northeast Kansas through 7 p.m. Friday, March 14. A High Wind Warning will be in
Continue ReadingDry and quiet conditions will linger Thursday evening, ahead of a strong low pressure system forecast to bring gusty winds, high fire danger, and a threat for scattered severe thunderstorms Friday. A sunny and toasty Thursday afternoon will give way to a mild evening, with skies remaining mostly clear overnight. Low temperatures will fall into
Continue ReadingFeb. 2, was Groundhog Day, a tradition many look forward to after enduring the harsh cold of winter. For more than a century, Punxsutawney Phil has been making his famous “weather predictions” from a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, adding a touch of fun and folklore to the winter season. Punxsutawney Phil is not the
Continue ReadingWinter is well known for its cold and gloomy days but also for its different types of precipitation. Freezing rain, sleet and snow are typical of the season. So far this winter, we have experienced a glaze of freezing drizzle, a few pellets of sleet and mounds of snow. Weather can be tricky and hard
Continue ReadingA strong low-pressure system ripped through America’s heartland earlier this week, bringing a multitude of hazards and impacts. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms made headlines on the southern flank of the sprawling spring storm, while blizzard conditions plagued points farther north. Locally, the storm brought over an inch of rain, one to three inches of snow
Continue ReadingAbove average temperatures and sunshine will continue on Thursday, before a strong low pressure system brings gusty winds and a chance for scattered strong storms on Friday. Passing clouds Wednesday evening will give way to clear skies late, with overnight lows dropping into the mid to low 40s after midnight and light easterly breezes. Abundant
Continue ReadingAbove average temperatures and fair skies will make for a warm and dry mid-week, before gusty winds and chances for showers and thunderstorms return Friday. Upper 60s and sunshine late Tuesday afternoon will give way to a cool off after sunset, with mostly clear skies continuing. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 30s to
Continue ReadingAbove average temperatures, sunny skies, and southerly winds have made for a balmy and breezy Monday across the Mid-Missouri River Valley. Mild and dry days are in store through much of the work week, before shower and thunderstorm chances return by Friday. Mostly clear skies will prevail tonight with southerly winds of 15 to 25
Continue ReadingA strong low-pressure system ripped through America’s heartland earlier this week, bringing a multitude of hazards and impacts. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms made headlines on the southern flank of the sprawling spring storm, while blizzard conditions plagued points farther north. Locally, the storm brought over an inch of rain, one to three inches of snow
Continue ReadingLightning is the most common thunderstorm related hazard, striking across the United States 25 million times each year. While severe thunderstorms often produce frequent lightning strikes, by definition, all thunderstorms produce this deadly hazard. The best way to stay safe from lightning, is to take shelter in a closed structure or automobile whenever thunder is
Continue ReadingThe topics of focus for the fourth day of severe weather preparedness week are damaging straight line winds and large hail, hazards that often accompany severe thunderstorms. A thunderstorm is classified as severe when it produces hail greater than or equal to one inch in diameter and wind gusts of at least 58 mph. Damaging
Continue ReadingChilly and breezy conditions will prevail across Northwest Missouri Friday night, as a passing cold front brings northerly winds of 15 to 25 mph and a drop in temperatures. Early evening 40s and mostly cloudy skies will give way to clearing skies and upper 20s after midnight. A warming trend will be accompanied by abundant
Continue ReadingChilly and breezy conditions will prevail across Northwest Missouri Friday night, as a passing cold front brings northerly winds of 15 to 25 mph and a drop in temperatures. Early evening 40s and mostly cloudy skies will give way to clearing skies and upper 20s after midnight. A warming trend will be accompanied by abundant
Continue ReadingSpotty light rain and snow chances will linger to finish out the work week, before sunshine and warmer temperatures make a welcome comeback this weekend. Cloudy skies will remain tonight, with a 30% chance of light showers and southeasterly winds at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight lows will fall in the mid to upper 30s
Continue ReadingBlowing snow and high winds Wednesday morning have given way to clearing skies through the afternoon, as a powerful storm system exits the area. Skies will remain mostly clear overnight, with lows dropping into the mid 20s making for a frosty start to Thursday. A gradual warm-up will take place Thursday, with afternoon highs in
Continue ReadingToday’s focus for Severe Weather Preparedness Week is tornadoes, one of the most well known and violent types of severe weather. Just like severe thunderstorms and flooding, tornadoes come with important watches and warnings that everyone should recognize. A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. These typically last for
Continue ReadingGusty winds and snow covered roads are continuing to make travel hazardous Wednesday morning, after 1 to 3 inches of snow fell overnight. Scattered to widespread power outages have been reported across the region, due to numerous wind gusts of well over 60 miles per hour since late Tuesday night. According to Evergy, approximately 3,700
Continue ReadingTuesday is the second day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri and Kansas, and the thunderstorm related hazard of focus is flooding. Aside from extreme heat, flooding is the leading cause of weather related deaths nationwide, and across the state of Missouri. The majority of flood related deaths affect those in automobiles. Just six
Continue ReadingA potent spring storm system will continue to bring periods of rain late Tuesday evening, before high winds and blowing snow develop Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Multiple alerts have been issued across the Mid-Missouri River Valley, as high winds are anticipated to result in scattered power outages, and blowing snow is likely to
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