Weather

As we wind down the last few days of Summer, we think of cooler temperatures. Along with that comes the first frost. For many that are suffering from allergies, it's definitely something worth waiting for!

90+ degrees one day...77 degrees the next. Hello, Missouri! We're less than four weeks from the first day of Autumn. As we roll into the month of September, the 22nd is the first day of Fall. Are you ready?

Shortly after a storm cell moved through the Holden, area reports of damage, power outage and downed lines were being received in Johnson County

Fuligo septica, also known as “dog vomit slime mold,” is the latest slimy woodland thing to slither into 2020’s wet spring and summer.

A sunny Wednesday leads to a warm Thursday with the potential for thunderstorms during the morning. Friday starts out hot and steamy, but strong thunderstorms roll in during the afternoon and evening. Showers and storms continue through the weekend.

Strong winds are expected over the area today with some gusts reaching up to 40-50mph. Light rain over northern Missouri will move off to the east by early afternoon, leaving a breezy, but nice Wednesday afternoon. Cooler and drier conditions will prevail through early next week.

Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall (2-4") over central Missouri will lead to possible flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. A flash flood watch is in effect until 7pm Tuesday evening.

If we take a step back and forget about what's been going in the last weeks and months across the nation and the world, we can reflect back to 2019 and how Missouri was impacted from natural disasters.

City crews are working today removing storm debris from public property and City streets after last nights storms. They also have a way for residents to get rid of storm debris.

A rather large, wet and stormy weather system moved through the area overnight and as it exits to the east, more sunshine and muggy conditions back in the picture.