Matt Beckwith

Chief Meteorologist at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Forecast: Sunday afternoon & evening storms, quiet to start the week ahead

2 weeks ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are expected over the next few hours. The KOMU 8 First Alert Weather Team is in Storm Mode 2, which means there could be some issues, and you’ll want to stay updated. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10PM. Refreshing conditions are expected through the day with morning temperatures in the middle 50s and highs reaching the upper 70s. It will be a breezy day with winds gusting up to 30 mph out of the west northwest.
Forecast: Wildfire smoke moves out Tuesday, storm chances move in

3 weeks ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith |Kesley Kobielusz

Canadian wildfire smoke was still quite visible in the sky, making it appear cloudy despite being sunny most of the day. Smoke looks to clear on Tuesday. There are multiple chances of showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the week beginning on Tuesday. There will still be some dry time over the next several days. Tuesday will see some spotty showers and thunderstorms in the morning then dry time in the early afternoon. The main line of thunderstorms will move through in the evening.
Forecast: Seasonal with a mix of sun and clouds through the week

1 month ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

Temperatures will start on a cool note for Monday morning, in the middle 40s. A cut-off low pressure system, that is just sitting and spinning across the Ohio River Valley. This will be in direct competition with a high pressure system just to our north and west, which will keep our skies filtered with sunshine and cloud cover. Rain chances will return Wednesday into Thursday, but we won’t see much in terms of total rainfall.
Forecast: Storm chances are conditional Monday night, but could be strong to severe if they form

2 months ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

There has been a lot of talk about thunderstorms and the potential for strong to severe storms heading into Monday and Tuesday and while severe weather is possible, the threat is not like what we’ve seen during the last several events. A lack of forcing over central Missouri and a caped environment (mid-level stable air) is likely to keep the coverage of storms more limited.
Forecast: Quiet to start the new work week

2 months ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

After a stormy day in mid-Missouri, we are expecting much quieter conditions for the rest of the night. We will start the day with a few clouds and temperatures in the upper 40s. Through the day temperatures will warm to the upper 60s with increasing sunshine and light to moderate winds out of the west at 5-15 mph. Temperatures will jump to the upper 70s for the middle of the week with a few isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible on Wednesday and Thursday.
Spring and summer 2025 weather outlook

2 months ago | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

The severe weather season has already had an active start in mid-Missouri, and that is likely to continue as we head through the spring. After a brief return to La Niña conditions this winter, we will see a return to a neutral ENSO phase. This is where we spent last spring, before the transition. The picture becomes more uncertain as we head into the fall and winter; that will be a puzzle piece to watch ahead of our winter weather outlook, which will come out in November 2025.
Forecast: Tracking a calmer start to the week

Mar 23, 2025 | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

Mid-Missouri picked up some much needed rainfall from showers and thunderstorms on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Morning temperatures will start in the middle to upper 30s with a clear sky, but cloud cover will be building and mostly cloudy conditions can be expected by the middle of the day. A few sprinkles are possible during the afternoon and evening, but most will be staying dry.
Forecast: Fire risk to start the week, flakes possible Wednesday night.

Mar 16, 2025 | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

After temperatures in the 80s on Thursday and Friday, severe storms Friday evening, and snow Saturday night temperatures will once again warm up again early next week. Red flag warnings are posted for most of the viewing area, this means there is a high fire danger and outdoor burning should be avoided. The fire risk is due to dry grounds, low relative humidity, and gusty winds that are forecasted for Monday.
Forecast: Severe weather potential ends, but winds stay strong overnight

Mar 15, 2025 | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

The severe weather threat has ended for mid-Missouri and the KOMU 8 viewing area, but will continue as the storms move east. You can track storms with KOMU 8's interactive radar. Windy conditions are expected to continue overnight into early Saturday. Wind gusts of 35-55 mph are possible as wind speeds start to slowly decrease.
Forecast: Strong winds and thunderstorms will return at the end of the week

Mar 11, 2025 | komu.com | Matt Beckwith

Highs warmed to the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon. That is expected to continue through Friday before a storm system drops temperatures to more seasonal levels. Morning temperatures will start in the upper 40s with a mostly cloudy sky. Sunshine will return into the midday hours before more clouds move in overnight. Highs are expected to reach the middle to upper 70s.