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Jared Shelton is the Chief Meteorologist for News-Press Now’s Stormtracker Weather. He joined the Stormtracker Weather team in January of 2022.

Tracking weekend t-storm chances

A warm, dry, and windy Friday will give way to rain and thunderstorm chances across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas by Saturday evening. A few storms may be severe through Saturday night before garden variety shower and thunderstorm chances linger on Sunday, with cooler air moving into the region.  Clouds will increase Friday night with

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Tracking scattered t-storm chances

Warming temperatures and chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms will return for the second half of the work week. A few storms could be on the stronger side early Thursday morning and late Thursday evening, with hail being the primary hazard. Partly cloudy skies and low 60s late Wednesday afternoon will give way to cooler

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What is fire weather?

Fire 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

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Tracking a mild and dry mid-week

Above 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

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Tracking warm and sunny days ahead

Above 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

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Severe weather preparedness: Lightning safety

Lightning 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

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Tracking a warm and sunny weekend

Chilly 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

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Tracking a cold and dry night

Blowing 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

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Severe weather preparedness: Tornado Safety

Today’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

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Severe weather preparedness: Flood safety

Tuesday 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

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