The First Day of December

Well, as we enter the month of December, we enter on a good note. Nice comfortable temperatures, with plenty of open sky this afternoon. But don't be fooled, a cool down is on the way. A low pressure system well to the south will stream up plenty of moisture in the form of clouds. We may get caught up in a few light sprinkles and even a few snow flurries as the cold front passes through.

This cold air will stick around for a while, as indicated from out extended 8 day forecast. Highs will only top out in the mid and lower 30s for Thursday and Friday. That's chilly, compared to what we have been seeing. Average temperatures for this time of year 46/27 are the normal values we see for our respected high/low temperatures. The month of December looks to be below average as far as temperatures go and about average when it comes to the precipitation. I guess we will have to see if this holds true. So far, the CPC has been right on forecasting in the long range.

Big Cool Down!

As we close out the month of November, it seems as though we have had some of the craziest weather this past year. November seemed to be above normal as far as temperatures go, the full analysis of the data will come out on Monday. After seeing tempearatures near 70 this afternoon, we will take a cold punch of air here in the Midwest. I think that it will be a while before we see temperatures like that again.

A cold front moves through tonight into tomorrow. This pushes out a lot of moisture ahead of the front. It will come in the form of cloud cover, a few sprinkles may be possible however most will be dry. Temperatures look to fall back around average for this time of year with the passing of this front. Hope you were able to enjoy the weather while it lasted!

The sun will come out.. tomorow!

I am sure that we are all excited to get rid of this low pressure system finally that has been hanging over us the past few days. The cut off low has been spinning over the top of us leaving us cloudy and we have picked up plenty of precipitation, 1.83" to be exact. We had not seen any rain at all the first half of the month of November, but we have almost caught up to where we need to be which is 2.00". The low will finally get pushed back up to the North by tomorrow afternoon.

The rain looks to slowly fade away as we head into your overnight hours tonight. The clouds will then begin to decrease into your Thursday. Temperatures begin their gradual climb back into the 50s, a little closer to average for this time of the year, 53/32 are the average highs and lows that we should be expecting. The weekend is looking dry as well, especially for the big game day. The tigers will host Iowa State on Saturday. Should see highs in the middle to upper 50s with a few passing clouds and plenty of sunshine! If you would like a closer look at your full forecast you can find it at http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba9501a1-c0a8-2f11-0159-8d14a338d7bf

Mid-November Cool Down

We started the month of November well above normal as far as temperatures go with plenty of sunshine. A nice change of pace from the month of October. We were dry for the first half of November, only a trace of precipitation was picked up. That left us behind for the month about 1 3/4". Over the next few days, we will be seeing the rain that was left out of the picture at the beginning of the month.

A low pressure system has been plaguing our weather and will continue to do so at least through Wednesday this week. Our temperatures sure have gone from mild to chilly pretty quickly. The cold Canadian airmass continues to sink further to the south, thus impacting our weather. We will slowly see temperatures warm up as we head into the weekend, with the help of the sun returning in our forecast. Details on your full forecast can be found at www.komu.com

Heading into the Weekend

Hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather today. It does look to continue as we inch our way closer to the weekend. Temperatures look to slowly begin to warm up for Thursday and Friday. The high pressure system up by the great lakes will start to lose control and a low pressure system will build in for the weekend. This shifts our winds to the South, in turn helping up to warm up with highs in the middle and upper 60s, maybe even around 70 degrees! Quite warm for November! It is a big change from October when we were well below average with temperatures and well above average in precipitation this time last month.

However, a good thing can't last forever. A low pressure system usually means we will see increases in moisture to the area as those winds shift to the South sending up gulf moisture. This comes in the form of clouds for Saturday and Sunday, the rain looks to enter the picture by the start of the work week. Keep it right here to KOMU 8 News for the latest forecast to plan your day!

Moving into November...

As we closed out the month of October, we ended the 2nd wettest on record with 10.99" of precipitation. As far as temperatures went, we cracked the top 5 coolest with the average temperature for the month 4.6 degrees below normal. As we move on into November, the CPC is predicting a mild month on tap. We should see temperatures above normal. Can't complain too much here. As far as precipitation goes, we should be about average for this month. You can read more about this at: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ This has some interesting information concerning El Nino as well.

It sure has been nice to see the sun, and we continue to keep it around as we head on into the weekend as well. Temperatures look to be nice and comfortable, especially for game day on Saturday. It looks as though we will see plenty of blue sky and temperatures near 70 degrees! Make sure that you get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather!

Wet Weather Finally Comes to an End!

This is the fifth Thursday in a row that we have seen the rain. We have a flash flood watch in effect for just about the entire state of Missouri. You can find out exactly where on www.komu.com It will be nice to finally get out of the pattern of wet weather that we have seen throughout the month of October. Over half of the month we have see rainy days from just a trace of precipitation up to 4+ inches for some days. I am sure we have all been looking forward to the sun returning and it will do so as we head on into the weekend. Temperatures will cool down a bit for your Friday afternoon with the passing of the cold front through the area.

Your Halloween forecast is looking pretty good at this point. We will be high and dry with temperatures. Middle 50s for highs as temperatures fall back into the upper 40s/lower 50s for the trick or treaters out and about on Saturday. Your work week looks high and dry as well with temperatures climbing through the 60s and getting close to 70! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather that we missed out on during the month of October!

Nearing the end of October

It's hard to believe that the month of October is almost over. The first half of the month brought us the coolest temperatures that we have ever seen here in Mid Missouri. We averaged almost 10 degrees below normal (and that only includes the first 15 days!). Also, as far as precipitation goes, we were already the 5th wettest October recorded on the 15th. We have continued to see rain falling through the latter half of the month as well. This just continues to move us up further in the Wettest October column. I will have more details once we close out the month.

We have seen more cloudy days than sunny ones lately. This is partly due to a split polar vortex as well as blocking of weather systems. We will see the clouds begin to break up for your Wednesday afternoon but they will move right back on in by Thursday into Friday. We will continue to usher in showers and a few rumbles of thunder as we near the weekend. However, the weekend clears out and we will dry up. It will be quite nice to see the sun again. Halloween is looking good for all the trick-or-treaters!

The Labor Day Weekend Outlook

After seeing a mostly cloudy day across Mid Missouri this afternoon, this will foreshadows what we can expect this holiday weekend. Showers have stayed in the Southwestern portion of the viewing area and look to continue into your overnight hours with temperatures falling back into the upper 50s/lower 60s.

Your Saturday looks to see some showers, mainly to the South of Highway 70, otherwise mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain right around 80 degrees the entire weekend on into your work week as well. The rain will begin to move out once Sunday arrives. Smooth sailing through the work week until a new disturbance interupts our weather as we head into next weekend.

A Beautiful Weekend

After a crazy work week, with on and off rain showers and thunderstorms, the weekend is shaping up to be pretty nice. The cold front passing through will help cool the temperatures down starting today lasting through the weekend. This will keep the humidity in check, so it will be nice and comfortable outside. The high pressure system will help to keep the clouds away and we will be left with plenty of sunshine. For Friday and Saturday, temperatures will be in the middle and upper 70s. Slowly beginning to warm up into the work week. Get out and enjoy one of the most beautiful weekends of the August month.

Pleasant Weather

After the passing of the cold front, conditions look to be rather pleasant around Mid Missouri for the next couple of days. Temperatures will reach into the middle 80s as we head on into the weekend with plenty of sunshine. Good news is that humidity will be very low. Make some outdoor plans and get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather!

Things do look to heat up for your Saturday afternoon as a warm front begins to lift into the area. A cold front will follow for Sunday leaving us with a chance for some showers and thunderstorms lingering into your Monday as well. Your full forecast can be found at komu.com

The Heat Moves In This Weekend

Overnight, a warm front looks to lift into the area bringing us a chance for some overnight showers. They may linger into you Friday morning but everything should clear out of here as we head on into the afternoon hours. Highs will be right around 90, about average for this time of the year.

As we head on into Saturday and Sunday afternoons, things look to get hot and sticky around Mid Missouri. The southerly flow will continue to stream up warm and moist air from the south. This will leave us with highs in the middle 90s across the area. Factor in the humidity because we will see plenty of it and it will feel like its in the triple digits out there. Make sure that if you have outdoor plans this weekend.. drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and wear plenty of sunscreen so that you don't burn. We will see plenty of sunshine so the pool or the lake would be a nice place to be for this weekend!

A Gorgeous Friday!

The cold front has moved through leaving us with a cool and dry air mass as we head on into our Friday. The clouds will move out overnight tonight leaving us with a pleasantly cool evening as temperatures fall back into the upper 50s tonight. Open up those window and turn off the air!

In Mid Missouri, we will see mostly sunny skies on Friday with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s. A picture perfect afternoon! If you have to work, get out and take a walk in the evening or even BBQ for dinner. The rain comes back into the picture on Saturday, with some spotty activity across the area. More details to come on the forecast tonight at 5,6, and 10!

A Bit of Mid-Week Unsettled Weather

A cold front begins to drop into our region this afternoon, leaving us with some showers and thunderstorms scattered about in nature. This will last into the evening hours as well. I think that most of the rain will get pushed out of here by midnight. We might see a few lingering showers possible. Your Wednesday will be comfortable as a slightly drier air mass moves in. We should see highs in the lower 80s.

The rain will stay away until the overnight hours on Wednesday into your Thursday when we see a shortwave cold front move through, interrupting out atmospheric conditions. The good news is that none of this looks to be severe at all. We will not have the instability for that. Just some nice summertime showers and thunderstorms to curl up on the couch and watch a movie or read a book to!

A Nice Next Few Days

We have hit mid week and we will continue to see sunshine as we close out the work week. A high pressure system will be overhead leaving us plenty of open sky which will in turn help temperatures to warm up. Winds look to gradually shift from the Northwest to the South as we work our way into your Thursday and Friday afternoons. This will allow temperatures to begin a gradual warm up. Highs tomorrow afternoon will be in the middle 80s and look to get up close to 90 degrees for your Friday.

The warmer weather Friday will spark some instability in the atmosphere causing some showers overnight lingering into you Saturday morning. The rain doesn't look like it will stick around for long though as we continue into the weekend. Should be pretty pleasant with highs in the mid and lower 80s. Have a good rest of your week Mid Missouri!

The BEAUTIFUL Weekend Ahead....

After we get past this evening with a few showers and rumbles of thunder, we are going to be set up for the picture perfect weekend! As the cold front finally makes its way through our viewing area, this will drop temperatures off significantly from the typical average for this time of year. The nice Canadian air will not only bring us the cooler temperatures but a much drier airmass that will keep the humidity to a minimum.

If you have any big outdoor plans for Saturday or Sunday, you will be able to enjoy your time outside. If you don't have plans, I suggest making some! It will be the best weekend of summer!

Unsettled Weather for Wednesday

Overnight, it appears that we might see a few thunderstorms roll through the area. Otherwise a mostly cloudy sky overnight. I think we will see more action as we hit mid week.

For our Wednesday, it appears there may be some unsettled weather in Mid Missouri. As a warm front lifts into the region, it will leave us in the warm sector with plenty of Warm Air Advection (WAA). The low level jet will also be feeding plenty of moisture into the area. Add in the warm temperatures and we will be seeing a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms have the potential to be strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has us in a slight risk for severe weather: http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ You can read more about it at this link.

Mid Week Warm Up

Temperatures will slowly be on the rise as we head into the weekend. The ridge of high pressure looks to stay in control keeping the showers and thunderstorms away, at least until the weekend. Highs look to top out in the lower 90s for your Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons. At the present moment, the humidity does not look to be all that high. This will make the heat not seem as bad as what we saw at the end of June.

We will see unsettled weather as we head on into the weekend. A front looks to stall out, leaving us with chances for showers and thunderstorms starting Saturday continuing into the beginning of the work week as well. At this point, nothing looks severe but it is too early to tell. We will continue to monitor this situation.

Unsettled Weather Into The Holiday Weekend

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I am expecting to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms around the area. The good news is that by no means will this be a complete washout. We will see some peaks of sunshine as well as some scattered convection.

As a low pressure system works its way across the nations midsection, the warm front will continue to push to the north as the cold front slides in behind it. This is the reason for the thunderstorms. Most of the activity will be in the afternoon hours and slowly moving out by the evening, just in time for the holiday fireworks displays. I hope everyone has a Happy Fourth of July, Be Safe!

Outlook for July

After seeing above average temperatures during the last half of the month of June, what can we expect for the remainder of summer? I am sure most of you are hoping that the heat wave will not continue, I know I am!

The Climate Prediction Center has issued its latest outlook for the upcoming month and it seems that our temperatures will be cooler than the average for this time of year. The average temperature during the month of July ranges from 87 at the very beginning to 89 towards the middle and end of the month. This would give us a break from the heat during the hottest month of the year. When it comes to precipitation for the month, we should see normal rainfall amounts. The average amount of precipitation during July is 3.80" and we should be about that.

Severe Weather Tonight

We saw the hottest day we have seen all year today! A low pressure system is working its way across the midwest right now. The strong cold front associated with this low will be sparking severe thunderstorms along the line. The main threat here being large hail and strong winds in excess of 60 mph, as well as heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning.

The reason for the severe weather is due in part to the strengthening of the low level jet, which has feed plenty of moisture into our area. The daytime heating we have seen is aiding in an unstable airmass as the low pushes further to the East and the cold front slides in behind it. The warm unstable air begins to rise above the cold air mass, thus building up the clouds for thunderstorm development.

Stay tuned to KOMU 8 News and www.komu.com for the latest in Severe Weather Coverage! You can also follow us on twitter @KOMUnews and @MBogowith

Some Like it HOT! HOT! HOT!

The dangerous heat looks to continue for the next couple of days around Central Missouri. We are continuing to see a ridge hang out over the deep south and southern plains states. This leaves us with plenty of open sky, which makes it easy for the sun to heat things up. Factor in the humidity that is all too familiar to Missouri natives and we are seeing heat indices between 100-110 degrees! Over the past week, six of those days have seen actual temperatures in the middle and lower 90s.

Make sure that if you have to be outside you are drinking plenty of water and wearing sunscreen. Also, don't forget about the pets. Don't leave them outside for too long. Remember, if you have a gently used fan or a brand new one to donate to the KOMU Fan Club, please do so. You can drop them off at the Lowe's in Columbia and Jefferson City, or Westlake Hardware in Fulton. Help to keep your neighbors cool during these hot summer days!

Heat Wave!

After seeing plenty of rainfall around the area for the past two days, things are going to be hot and humid for us here in Mid Missouri. The high humidity in addition to temperatures in the lower 90s today and middle 90s tomorrow will make for some uncomfotable heat. When you factor the two together, we will see heat indices in the upper 90s and even above 100 degrees!

While this is perfect weather to be out at the pool or the lake, it will be dangerous. Make sure that you are wearing sunscreen and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from harmful UV rays. Also, stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids, this is important especially if you plan to be outside for extended periods of time. If you can avoid the sun, do so.. especially between 10am and 3pm.

Flash Flooding Situation

With all of the heavy rainfall we have seen this morning, flash flooding continutes to be a major issue today. The flash flood warning is for the counties of Camden, Morgan, Miller, Phelps, Callaway, and Montgomery through the morning hours into the early afternoon.

Report of areas in Montgomery county along highway 70 that are seeing 3-4 feet of water covering the highway, along with several other smaller roadways having flooding issues. Remember in the event of flash flooding, if you see a roadway covered "turn around, don't drown". You never know how deep the flood waters are since you can not see the roadways. Take the necessary precautions and choose alternate routes. Refer to MoDOT for road closings: http://maps.modot.mo.gov/travelerinformation/TravelerInformation.aspx

Active Weather Pattern Continues

There is a stationary front drapped over the midwest that is continuing to bring us showers and thunderstorms throughout your morning into the afternoon as well. The warm air is riding up above the cooler air which is sparking thunderstorm development across the midwest. Some of these do have the potential to be strong to severe. We are in a slight risk for severe weather according to the SPC for your Monday:
http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

That slight risk also looks to continue into tomorrow as well. The unsettled weather pattern will stick around for Tuesday until this stationary front finally moves out. A strong high pressure system will finally knock the boundary line out of here and things will heat up by mid week. After all the rainfall things will get hot and humid around Mid Missouri. We will be close to 90 degrees for Wednesday and Thursdsay!

A Busy Severe Weather Night in Mid Missouri

A very busy weather night across the area. We have seen plenty of severe weather rip across the southern portion of the viewing area and move off to the northeast. We had numerous reports come in of wall clouds and rotation in the clouds which produced funnels. If you have any pictures or video footage of these storms please send it in to KOMU, we would love to see them.

Things look to quiet down for the most part tonight. We could still see a few lingering showers and thunderstorms up to the north and off to the east. The low level jet looks to still feed in plenty of moisture before that cold front moves through tomorrow. This will leave us with a chance to see some showers and thunderstorms yet again. The good news is that we will no longer be in a slight risk for severe weather like we have seen this evening. Make sure you stay tuned with us on KOMU 8, http://www.komu.com/, and KOMU mobile for the latest weather information with Coverage You Can Count On!

Severe Weather Potential 6/9/09-6/10/09

It has been a busy day around Mid Missouri with showers and thunderstorms. The issues has been mainly to the south where we have seen Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Warnings throughout the afternoon. We will have a Tornado Watch still in effect until 10pm tonight for the counties of Camden, Phelps, Maries, Miler, and Morgan.

Today we have seen the warm front lift through the area. The low level jet has kicked in really helping to stream moisture from the gulf into the Midwest. Moisture is one of the three components that is needed for severe weather development. You also need lift and instability. Both of these will be present throughout the evening and into your Wednesday as well. This is due in part to the warm front. This front will be turning into a stationary front tomorrow allowing the cool and warm airmassses to mix. Instability will occur along this boundary which brings about showers and thunderstorms to our area.

Also note, we are in a slight risk for Wednesday. You can look at the SPC for the latest information on Severe Weather chances: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
We will continue to monitor these storms as they develop around the area. Make sure to tune into KOMU8, www.komu.com , and KOMU Mobile (where you can actually track the storms on your cell phone and listen to updates from National Weather Service) for the latest information with Coverage You Can Count On!

Winter Storm Update

It looks like most of us will pick up 1" - 3" of snow and sleet, while areas under the Watch could pick up 3" - 6" of snow and sleet. The freezing rain will primarily stay outside of our viewing region, however, areas in extreme southern portions of our viewing region could pick up a glazing of freezing rain along with the sleet and snow. The good news for us in Mid-Missouri is that larger freezing rain amounts will stay SE of the I - 44 corridor.

This is the very latest, for now~

Anthony

Significant Winter Weather Approaching

A stationary front will stall out in southern MO Monday afternoon and will bring periods of freezing rain, sleet, & snow to Mid-Missouri Monday evening through Wednesday. The heaviest of the activity will stay SE of 1-44, however, Mid-Missouri will still pick up on some accumulation as well.


Sunday: A few flurries, possible. Most of us stay dry, with the exception of extreme northern counties.

Monday: Snow likely for most of us. South of Jeff City, expect more sleet & freezing rain with minor accumulation.

Tuesday: More snow, sleet and freezing rain possible. Some significant accumulation is possible.

As always, there is a bit uncertainty with snowfall, sleet totals, and the timing of everything. Check back again tomorrow evening for updates and snowfall totals!

Anthony

Waiting on a mid-week warm up...

So is anyone else freezing! I'm ready for spring!!!!! Just a thought this evening....

The Coldest Air Since 1999 Arrives In Mid-Missouri

This week expect two surges of Arctic air to push into Mid Missouri. The first will come behind a cold front Monday night and the other Wednesday night. Highs will not break freezing after Monday until next weekend and overnight lows could dip below zero Thursday night! Make sure to cover any exposed skin in weather like this and limit your time outdoors this week. Also, remember your pets! Do not leave them outside for prolonged periods this week.

If you have any elderly folks or family/friends without heat, this is the week to make sure they are safe and have everything they need to stay warm this coming week!

'til next time......

Anthony