TODAY: I’m tracking more frost this morning as temperatures start in the low-to-mid 30s. Sunshine and southwesterly winds at 8-12 mph will warm temperatures into the mid-60s by the afternoon, just above average for this time of year. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a slight increase in upper-level clouds overnight as winds turn into the north before
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TODAY: I’m tracking temperatures below freezing to start the day, which is why an area-wide freeze warning is in effect until 8 A.M. Mid- to upper-level clouds will be present through the day as winds shift into the southwest at 3-6 mph, but sunshine will still be able to break through those clouds, helping temperatures
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Mid-Missouri is getting ready for its first freeze of the season tonight. An area-wide freeze warning remains in effect through 8:00 A.M. Saturday, with overnight low temperatures plummeting below the 32-degree mark. This rapid temperature drop triggers immediate physical reactions in both nature and your vehicle. While a light frost might just leave a shimmering
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TODAY: I’m tracking overcast conditions through the rest of the afternoon, with northwesterly winds at 8-12 mph. This will keep temperatures from warming up too much past the low 50s before sundown. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clouds breaking apart overnight with northwesterly winds at 3-6 mph. This combination allows temperatures to drop into the low 30s
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If you live in Columbia or surrounding Boone County, you are likely accustomed to the familiar tone of the outdoor warning sirens on the first Wednesday of every month. However, the routine test on Wednesday, November 4th, caught many residents off guard. Instead of the usual steady hum, the sirens emitted a fluctuating wail, sparking
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TODAY: I’m tracking stubborn cloud cover through the afternoon as winds turn to the northwest at 8-12 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. This will keep temperatures from warming up past the upper 50s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clouds gradually falling apart overnight with northwesterly winds at 8-12 mph. By dawn tomorrow, expect temperatures in the
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On Tuesday, although not warned due to unfavorable atmospheric components, a quick-hitting severe system swept through Randolph County, leaving behind a highly localized trail of destruction. Today, the National Weather Service deoplyed to the area to conduct a ground survey. By matching the specific structural and environmental damage to their established wind-speed indicators, the meteorologists
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool, mostly cloudy afternoon with a very low chance of running into spotty drizzle, but most will remain dry. Temperatures top out in the upper 50s as westerly winds at 8-12 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, continue. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clouds briefly exiting overnight with westerly winds at 8-12 mph.
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If your drive home from work feels like it is about to get a lot darker, you aren’t imagining things. Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end at 2:00 A.M. this Sunday, November 1st. While gaining an extra hour of sleep over the weekend is always a welcome treat, the trade-off is a jarring
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly cloudy afternoon with southeasterly winds at 8-12 mph, helping temperatures warm into the upper 70s. A few isolated showers remain possible, but most will stay dry the majority of the day. TONIGHT: I’m tracking stubborn clouds overnight as slightly better chances of showers enter Mid-Missouri. Temperatures will drop into the
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Mid-Missouri has been basking in unseasonable 70- to nearly 80-degree heat this week, but an organized cold front arriving this weekend will make a noticeable difference in how it feels outside. While many of us will just swap short sleeves for sweaters, local wildlife is reacting on a deeper, biological level. This sudden plunge in
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool morning in the low 50s before sunshine and southerly winds at 5-8 mph bring warmth back to Mid-Missouri. Other than more upper-level clouds, mostly sunny conditions persist this afternoon as temperatures warm back into the upper 70s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking another cool evening as temperatures drop back into the low
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool start to the day in the low 50s before sunshine and southerly winds at 5-10 mph bring temperatures back into the upper 70s. Thin upper-level clouds will be likely through most of the day but have little impact on the forecast. TONIGHT: I’m tracking another cool night as temperatures drop
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If you stepped out the door early this morning, you almost certainly at least grabbed a light jacket. But by the time you were driving home this afternoon, you were probably rolling the windows down or cranking up the air conditioning. Mid-Missouri started the day in the crisp low 50s, and rocketed straight up to
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TODAY: I’m tracking plenty of sunshine through the rest of the afternoon with southeasterly winds at 8-12 mph, boosting temperatures into the upper 70s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a few upper-level clouds overnight with southeasterly winds at 5-10 mph. By dawn tomorrow, temperatures will be in the low 50s. EXTENDED: I’m tracking mostly sunny conditions through
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TODAY: I’m tracking a sunny, cool start to the day with temperatures in the low-to-mid 40s. By the afternoon, mild conditions are expected as southeasterly winds at 5-8 mph and plenty of sunshine help temperatures warm back into the low 70s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking mid-to-upper-level clouds arriving by the evening hours, sticking around overnight. A
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool start to the day in the low 40s, with patchy steam fog over river valleys and lake areas being a possibility. By the afternoon, sunshine will mix in with mid-to-upper-level cloud cover, with southeasterly winds at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s and low 70s. TONIGHT:
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TODAY: I’m tracking more patchy frost this morning, mainly east of Columbia, as temperatures begin in the upper 30s and low 40s. By the afternoon hours, sunshine and southerly winds at 8-12 mph will help Mid-Missouri warm back into the upper 60s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a mostly clear night with southeasterly winds at 6-8 mph.
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cold start to the morning with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30s, leading to potential frost across all of Mid-Missouri. By the afternoon, sunshine and light southeasterly winds take over, helping temperatures back into the low 60s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking another cold night as temperatures drop back into the upper 30s. Another
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If you have been waiting for vibrant red and purple leaves to take over Mid-Missouri, this weekend is the ultimate make-or-break moment. We are officially entering our prime window for autumn color, but the drastic temperature plunge heading our way tonight will dictate exactly what kind of show we get. Currently, we are seeing mostly
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