Emmy Chirpich

Columbia

First Alert Weathercaster at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Forecast: A Rainy Week Ahead

Apr 22, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Happy Monday! Early morning temperatures are near freezing, so some of us might wake up with a little bit of frost. A warm jacket is definitely needed as you head out the door today. As soon as the sun comes up we'll be able to warm up quickly, pushing into the low 60s by lunchtime. Isolated showers move in late tonight and last through the earlier part of the day on Tuesday. This rain stays mainly north of Highway 24, but the rest of us will get a chance to pick up rain later this week.
Forecast: A Cooler Weekend Ahead

Apr 19, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

We have almost made it to the weekend! We'll drop into the low 40s overnight tonight and stay dry throughout the next few days. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach 60 degrees this weekend as we hang onto some cloud cover on Saturday. There is also the potential for some frost Saturday night as we cool into the middle 30s. If you have new plants outside, consider bringing them inside or covering them for the night.
Forecast: Breezy and Sunny Wednesday

Apr 17, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Plenty of sunshine is in store for our Wednesday ahead as we warm into the low 70s by lunchtime, topping out in the middle to upper 70s later this afternoon. Also, be prepared for another breezy day with wind gusts up to 35 mph throughout the day. Later tonight, rain returns to mid-Missouri, making for a rain-filled and overcast Thursday. Expect widespread rain and even a few thunderstorms throughout the day.
Forecast: Above-Average Temperatures for the Weekend Ahead

Apr 12, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

After sundown, temperatures drop into the middle 50s as wind gusts continue to die down. Overnight lows drop into the middle 40s, setting us up for a quick warm up for Saturday. Sunshine prevails throughout the entirety of the weekend ahead as we stay in the low 80s in the afternoons. Be prepared for some breezy conditions to stick around with wind gusts up to 30 mph on Saturday and 25 mph on Sunday.
Forecast: A Sunny and Breezy Saturday

Apr 5, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Cool air returns tonight as we dip into the middle 30s, staying a few degrees above freezing. Expect plenty of sunshine for Saturday along with a breezy weekend ahead. Saturday afternoon will bring temperatures in the middle 60s and wind gusts up to 30 mph. This also blows in rain showers that start late Saturday night and continue into early Sunday morning. Clouds decrease throughout Sunday, but the day remains breezy.
Forecast: Calmer Weekend Ahead

Mar 15, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Friday night brings cooler temperatures as we dip into the upper 30s. Make sure to grab a jacket if you're headed out later tonight! We'll stay dry for the next few days thanks to the cold front that came through yesterday. Saturday brings plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 60s. Be prepared for a breezy weekend with wind gusts up to 30 mph for the next few days. Cooler temperatures move in as we push closer to St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, with highs near 50 that afternoon.
Forecast: Warming Up for the Weekend

Mar 1, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Overnight lows stay above freezing to end the week as we push into the middle 30s tonight. However, warmer and drier weather is on its way into mid-Missouri for the weekend ahead. Saturday stays mostly sunny as we return to the low 70s in the afternoon. We continue to warm near 80 degrees on Sunday as breezy conditions persist throughout the weekend. Expect wind gusts up to 25 mph on Saturday and 30 mph on Sunday. These winds blow in a few rain chances to kick off next week.
Forecast: Sunday Brings Us Back to the 70s

Feb 24, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Clear conditions continue tonight as we cool into the low 40s. Sunshine and southerly winds return in full force for Sunday, helping us warm up to near 70 degrees tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures stay in the middle 70s as we kick off next week, with Monday staying mostly sunny. Wind gusts start to pick up for the start of the week though, with gusts up to 30 mph on Monday and 40 mph on Tuesday. These gusts will bring in a big change to our weather pattern.
Forecast: A week of rollercoaster temperatures

Feb 23, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

Conditions stay mostly clear overnight as we push just below freezing near 30 degrees. The weekend ahead stays mainly dry with plenty of sunshine, and after Saturday we'll see a steep temperature change. High temperatures Saturday afternoon near the low 50s, but by Sunday we're back near 70 degrees. We'll stay in the middle 70s to kick off next week, but things start to get interesting on Tuesday.
Forecast: A Bitter Blast of Cold Friday Night

Feb 16, 2024 | komu.com | Emmy Chirpich

As today's snow continues to move out of Missouri, clouds decrease as we push towards the weekend. A blast of bitter cold is on its way in tonight as overnight lows drop into the middle 10s. This will cause existing slush and melted snow to freeze overnight, so use caution tomorrow on sidewalks and slush-filled residential/low-traffic roads. The WeekendSunshine returns for Saturday, but temperatures struggle to warm into the middle 30s tomorrow afternoon.