Nate Splater

TODAY: Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Thin, wispy clouds will steadily fill in but we're expecting good viewing of the total solar eclipse, occurring locally around 2 p.m. TOMORROW: Clouds increase early Tuesday morning and a cold front could produce a few isolated showers. This won't impact temperatures much with highs still in

THIS MORNING: A weak cold front passing through early morning will settle just southeast of Mid-MO, possibly pushing out a stray shower or two. Morning temperatures are mild in the 50s.

TODAY: Highs soar to the 80s as warm southerly winds gust up to 30 mph. Skies will be full of sunshine this afternoon.

TODAY: More sunshine and breezy conditions are expected with gusts up to 20 mph. This combo could break high temperature records for Sunday; Columbia's record high is 89 degrees while the forecast sits at 88.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms by Tuesday afternoon into the evening.

THIS MORNING: Storms have developed to our west and will track in by 7-9 AM In Columbia and northern MO, with a low risk of severe winds and hail. This activity is expected to fizzle out somewhat approaching later in the morning.

THIS AFTERNOON: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days. Get the latest details here. After a rain-soaked morning parts of Mid-Missouri clear out early afternoon. Redevelopment of storms is possible this evening mostly to our west where all severe hazards are possible; current data keeps this activity out of our area but remain weather aware.

Despite an active spring with rain and storms, Missouri remains gripped by a years-long drought. Past months have seen sporadic bouts of rainfall with dry stretches in between that are only slowly eating away at the drought. It will take even more above-average rain to wash out dry conditions locally and the spring season is

TODAY: Saturday starts out dry as temperatures race to the lower 80s. Isolated non-severe storms could fire up this afternoon bringing heavy downpours. Storm coverage increases this evening as a risk of severe storms returns after sundown. A line of severe storms tracks in from the west near midnight, bringing the threat of 60 mph winds and up to 2"hail.

TODAY: There is still an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day in effect through Sunday for more strong storms possible. Get the latest here. Today's severe risk depends on how quickly morning rain clears. Showers and storms redevelop in the afternoon regardless, but the amount of dry time will determine how many storms can become severe. High winds up to 60 mph are the main concern along with a low tornado risk and hail.