weather

Missouri weather can change on a dime. One day the state is blanketed with oppressive heat and the next you'll need to grab a sweater or hoodie. That appears to be what's about to happen as the National Weather Service says Missouri is about to have what they call 'bonfire weather'. Brace yourself.

I'll begin with some bad news. A self-proclaimed time traveler is predicting the worst blizzard in Wisconsin history later this year. The good news? You really shouldn't lose any sleep over this prediction as he's likely the worst time traveler in history.

You might want to avoid setting your smartphone down on a rock in Illinois for awhile. There is scientific evidence that recent solar flares literally electrified rocks and soil in the Land of Lincoln.

Would you agree that it's gotten warmer earlier than it normally does in Missouri? Does that mean we've seen our last freeze for the season? According to history, don't put your tomato plants out just yet.

Most towns in Missouri have at least one reason to brag. But, for one tiny place in the Show Me State, it has multiple reasons to be proud. Not only can they claim they have the highest average temperature in Missouri, but they also have what many believe is the funniest town name.

We've just passed the 6th anniversary of one of the most devastating wind events in our area. Near hurricane force winds brought trees down and shut down power for days in Quincy.

Many parts of the tri-state area suffered terrible storm damage from the system that went through our area Friday night. New video shows how bad the wind damage really was in and around Perry, Missouri.

There are many in our area that chase tornadoes. But, what happens when a tornado decides it's going to chase you? That's what some chasers had happen when they got a little too close to an Illinois twister Saturday.