Nicolette Zangara

Springfield

Meteorologist at KYTV-TV / KSPR-TV (Springfield, MO)

Weather Forecaster for KY3 News

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Turtle and snake sightings on the rise in the Ozarks

1 month ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring temperatures rise across the Ozarks, reptiles and amphibians are emerging in greater numbers to find mates and nesting sites. This may require these scaly and slimy creatures to cross busy roads. While you may feel obligated to help them, use your better judgment to determine if it’s safe enough. If assisting a turtle could cause an accident, it’s best to leave it be.
The fight against dandelions might not be worth the effort

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring blooms across the Ozarks, homeowners may notice their lawns dotted with bright yellow dandelions. While many see them as unwelcome intruders, many also consider these hardy herbs pesky weeds. A single dandelion or 88 football fields, making their spread impressive and difficult to contain. Their resilience has earned them a bad reputation among lawn perfectionists, but experts say it’s time to reconsider their role.
The fight against dandelions might not be worth the effort

1 month ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring blooms across the Ozarks, homeowners may notice their lawns dotted with bright yellow dandelions. While many see them as unwelcome intruders, many also consider these hardy herbs pesky weeds. A single dandelion or 88 football fields, making their spread impressive and difficult to contain. Their resilience has earned them a bad reputation among lawn perfectionists, but experts say it’s time to reconsider their role.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Avoiding flooding-related injuries and deaths with these tips

2 months ago | kait8.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the Ozarks, but the deaths and injuries are 100% preventable. From 2015 through 2018, 87% of flooding deaths were caused by people in vehicles. The simple answer? Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through floodwaters. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and the road beneath may be eroded entirely. “Don’t cross it. It’s as simple as that,” said Sgt.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Avoiding flooding-related injuries and deaths with these tips

2 months ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the Ozarks, but the deaths and injuries are 100% preventable. From 2015 through 2018, 87% of flooding deaths were caused by people in vehicles. The simple answer? Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through floodwaters. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and the road beneath may be eroded entirely. “Don’t cross it. It’s as simple as that,” said Sgt.
Adjust your student’s bedtime now before the school year begins

Aug 13, 2024 | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Staying up late and sleeping in is a fundamental part of summer break, but it’s quickly coming to a close. Time is running out for you to help them adjust to new schedules, and experts recommend using these next few days wisely. Doctors say middle and high school students need at least eight hours of sleep, but younger children need more. “Kindergarteners, first graders, you know they’re still going to be in the nine to 12 or sometimes 13 hour range each night.
Melanoma numbers increasing in Missouri and Arkansas

Aug 13, 2024 | kait8.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The American Cancer Society reported a slight increase in melanoma diagnoses across Missouri and Arkansas. New cases of melanoma rose 2-3% annually between 2015 and 2019, and doctors with Mercy say melanoma has increased about 30% just in the last 10 years. The majority of those cases are in people 50 and older.
Melanoma numbers increasing in Missouri and Arkansas

Aug 12, 2024 | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The American Cancer Society reported a slight increase in melanoma diagnoses across Missouri and Arkansas. New cases of melanoma rose 2-3% annually between 2015 and 2019, and doctors with Mercy say melanoma has increased about 30% just in the last 10 years. The majority of those cases are in people 50 and older.
Ozarks organizations head east for Hurricane Debby relief efforts

Aug 7, 2024 | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—The Convoy of Hope, the Red Cross, and Missouri Task Force One are either en route or stationed across North Carolina and Georgia because of flooding from Hurricane Debby. Teams of volunteers are mainly prepared for severe flooding as Debby makes a slow departure. “We’re one of the three closest task forces to the Gulf Coast,” Gale Blomenkamp, assistant chief with the Boone County Fire District, explained.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Do sun shades really work in high heat?

Aug 1, 2024 | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You’ve probably seen these sun-blocking mats meant to keep the cabin a little cooler. But do they work even when the heat index is near 110 degrees? “It’ll drop your car’s temperature to around 15 to 20 degrees. It also blocks the UV, so it will actually save your dash from fading, warping, or becoming brittle,” Justin Agee, the owner of A1 Windshield Repair, explained. But it turns out that not all sunshades are created equal.