Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

The Changing Colors

Trees usually begin to change colors in portions of Northern Kansas and far Northern Missouri by the end of September and first week of October, progressively expanding southward as the month of October continues. However, normally it isn't until the middle of October when the true colors of fall appear. This is when maples, ashes, oaks and hickories are at the height of their fall display. Unfortunately, by late October, the colors have faded and the leaves are beginning to drop from the trees.

Current Color Changing Forecast!

For those interested in the progress of the fall color changes, follow the links below to the Missouri Department of Conservation for further details. The Missouri Department of Conservation foresters updates fall color reports weekly from mid-September through early November.

Included on the Missouri page is a detailed description of observed leaf changes across Missouri as well as some very interesting topics explaining many questions of the Fall season. Some of these questions include:

Why do Leaves Change Color?

What is the Structure of a Leaf?

What are a Few Common Fall Leaves?

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Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Fall Colors

The Changing Colors