
Tracking warm, windy, and dry conditions; thunderstorm chances late Saturday
Tracking warm, windy, and dry conditions; thunderstorm chances late Saturday
Continue ReadingPayton Counts is the morning Stormtracker Meteorologist who joined News-Press NOW in October of 2024.
Tracking warm, windy, and dry conditions; thunderstorm chances late Saturday
Continue ReadingThis morning, there is a slight chance of isolated, low-end thunderstorms. Afternoon highs will push into the upper 70s and could even reach the low 80s. It will be toasty and breezy today, with south winds sustaining between 10 and 15 mph. Later this afternoon, there is a chance of more isolated thunderstorms, which could
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Continue ReadingTracking mild and dry conditions: thunderstorms possible on Saturday
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 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 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 ReadingThis morning, high-level clouds will pass through. The day will remain dry, with more sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures will stay above average, reaching the low 60s. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to the low 30s. Tomorrow, temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s again. Dry conditions will persist until late
Continue ReadingLight flurries will continue through the morning, but no accumulation is expected. The main story will be the dangerously cold conditions over the next 48 hours. Today’s high will be in the single digits, with the overnight low dropping well below zero again. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for all of northwest Missouri
Continue ReadingAnother round of snow is expected Tuesday afternoon, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches on top of the snowfall from Monday. A Winter Weather advisory is in effect now and will last until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Significant snowfall of 6 inches or more is still forecast south of the Interstate 70
Continue ReadingA Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the following counties in Northwest Missouri through 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth. Doniphan and Atchison county Kansas are also included in the advisory. Snow is expected to begin early Monday morning, bringing 1 to 3 inches of
Continue ReadingNo two winter storms are alike, making them a challenge to forecast. Similarly, no two snowflakes are the same, varying in size, shape and texture. One key factor in determining the texture of snow is the snow-to-liquid ratio., meaning how much liquid water is present in a set quantity of snowfall. Low snow ratios tend
Continue ReadingA Winter Storm Warning issued on Monday, Feb. 10, has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Doniphan, Gentry, and Worth.
Continue ReadingResidents in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas should prepare for heavy snowfall with a Winter Storm Warning in effect Tuesday evening and through the day Wednesday. The warning goes into effect at midnight and continues until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are anticipated across the warning area,
Continue ReadingA small disturbance could bring up to an inch of snowfall to St. Joseph Monday night, but the bigger story is a storm coming Tuesday night into Wednesday. A winter storm watch is in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of a second round of winter weather. The watch begins at 9 p.m. on
Continue ReadingToday will be cool and dry, with increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop below freezing, and there is still a 20% chance of wintry precipitation into the early hours of Saturday morning. Sunshine will return Saturday afternoon, with highs reaching the 40s. Colder air will return Sunday, bringing highs near freezing. Below-average
Continue ReadingA Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This advisory includes the following: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Platte, and Worth. The following Northeast Kansas counties are also included in the advisory: Brown, Atchison, and Doniphan. This advisory does not expire until 6 PM this evening.
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 dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
Continue ReadingThis morning, we will have another polar start. Temperatures will remain in the single digits through the early hours before warming to the upper 30s this afternoon. A breezy southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph will bring warm air into the area but also produce a cold wind chill. This morning’s wind chill will
Continue ReadingWarm air will start to rush in today, but won’t last long. Arctic air returns this weekend.
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