Summer 2024 hasn’t turned into a major scorcher, yet. Numerous rounds of rain and thunderstorms...
State Climatologist expects 2024 to be the third-warmest year on record
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MU State Climatologist tells us whether or not drought will creep back into MO (LISTEN)
The heat has arrived, and showers have dwindled after a relatively rainy spring. MU State...
Rains from previous storms and Hurricane Beryl are raising Missouri and Mississippi River levels
Excess runoff from previous storms and the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are causing levels on the...
Boone County firefighter dies during water rescue
A firefighter in central Missouri’s Boone County has died during a water rescue operation. A...
Moderate drought expands in Missouri despite recent rainfall
Missouri’s drought picture is a bit complicated this week. The latest drought monitor map shows an...
Missouri and Mississippi rivers on the rise; extreme heat in southern Missourui
The "mighty Mississippi" and the "mighty Missouri" are both on the rise. A flood warning is now in...
Missouri continues to dry out as Missouri River floods
Missouri continues to dry out while the river bearing the state’s name floods. The latest drought...
Governor Parson signs executive order to prepare for potential Missouri River flooding
Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to prepare for potential Missouri River flooding...
Iowa flooding works its way downstream on the Missouri River
From drought to flood. Worries in southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska, and northwest Missouri have...
Heat advisory for most of Missouri
Most of Missouri is under a Heat Advisory through 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Meteorologist Brent Pesel,...
Missouri starting to dry out based on latest drought map
Missouri is starting to dry out from last month’s heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map...
Abnormally dry area in northeastern Missouri grows in size
An abnormally dry area in northeastern Missouri has grown in size. The latest drought monitor map...
Hot tips to prepare for hot and humid temperatures
The heat is coming. High temperatures in the mid-90’s are expected Thursday, making it difficult...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers studying recurring Missouri River flooding in Jefferson City
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is talking with the public on a long-term plan to reduce Missouri...
Drought making a comeback in northern Missouri
After several weeks of progress, dry conditions have begun to rebound in parts of Missouri. The...
Drought almost completely gone from Missouri
There’s been one upside to the severe weather that hit southeastern Missouri over Memorial Day...
Drought conditions continue to improve in Missouri
Drought conditions continue to retreat in Missouri due to continued rain. The latest drought...
Tornado watch expanded for half of Missouri
Severe weather is again threatening portions of Missouri. About half of the Show-Me State is under...
Drought conditions gone across most of Missouri – for now
Drought conditions are now gone across most of Missouri, with one notable exception. The latest...
Allergy season is in full swing in Missouri
Springtime is allergy season in Missouri. That means as things begin to bloom and release pollen,...
More than two-thirds of Missouri no longer in drought
This week’s severe storms and flooding are at least hammering away at Missouri’s long-running...
Severe weather possible tonight through Wednesday
Another round of rough weather appears to be headed to Missouri. Beginning tonight, severe...
State climatologist says recent rains are great, but not enough (LISTEN)
An executive order signed by Gov. Mike Parson extends Missouri’s drought alert to September 1. The...
Big improvement in Missouri drought conditions
Missouri's drought conditions have suddenly improved, thanks to last week's heavy rains and...
Drought played major impact in Missouri’s 2024 projected income drop
Missouri’s net farm income is projected to drop 18% this year to $3.6 billion, according to the...
Climatologist: We can’t refill all the soil moisture with a few rainfall events
Missouri’s drought alert has been extended to September 1. The executive order signed by Gov. Mike...
Heavy rains spark dozens of road closings across Missouri
Several dozen highways and roads are closed across Missouri due to flooding caused by this...
Parson extends Missouri’s drought alert
Missouri is so thirsty for rain that Gov. Mike Parson has extended the state’s drought alert to...
Missouri State astronomer shines the light on the solar eclipse
Missouri’s second total solar eclipse in seven years will pass over parts of southeast Missouri on...
Can Missouri expect drought relief this spring? (LISTEN)
University of Missouri State Climatologist Zach Leasor joins Anthony Morabith to address...