Outdoors

Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall (2-4") over central Missouri will lead to possible flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. A flash flood watch is in effect until 7pm Tuesday evening.

As we're spending more time eating at home, and with the warm/hot weather here to stay for a few more months, it's the perfect time to grill! I believe the best thing you can do when you find a new recipe and/or a new way to grill your favorite foods, we should share it for all to see!

Get ready for a change in the weather as a system moves into our area overnight Monday. The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal will bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall and the chance for a few strong thunderstorms.

Another round of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area Friday morning as temps hover around 90 degrees over the weekend. But relief is on sight midweek and daytime highs will only be around the low 80's.

A lot of people were looking for ward to springtime concerts around the area but unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cancellation of shows have left many concert-goers with a yearning to see and hear their favorite artists.

A rather large, wet and stormy weather system moved through the area overnight and as it exits to the east, more sunshine and muggy conditions back in the picture.

The Sedalia Area Farmer's Market will operate as a modified walk-up market staarting Friday, June 5. As of May 1 the SAFM was a drive-thru market in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warm temperatures with muggy conditions are expected through the week. Daily heat indices may reach between 90 and 95 degrees each day this week. There is some uncertainty regarding timing and placement of mid to late week thunderstorms, so that will introduce some uncertainty in daily temperatures for Wednesday and beyond. Strong thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and Thursday across portions of the forecast area.

With the opening of the Boulevard Drive-In in this weekend, all area drive in theaters within driving distance of Sedalia and Warrensburg will be open.

If you've had the opportunity to hit area ponds, streams, and/or lakes this spring you've encountered different types of water. When you fished those bodies of water, did you know the color of your lure could make a difference depending on the color of the water where you were fishing?