Minor flooding ongoing across Mid-Missouri, with rain coming to an end
NEW YEARS EVE: The heaviest rain has tracked out of Mid-Missouri, with areas of light rain still remaining across the region. With an already saturated ground and low lying ares still seeing minor flooding, this threat will continue to exist as we head into the early evening hours. Many locations will top out near 2 inches of rain, with localized heavier amounts. Once the rain clears out of Mid-Missouri this evening, we’ll see a cold front and breezy winds track through.
TONIGHT: In the wake of rainfall from today clouds will stick around mid-Missouri tonight, but we will be mostly dry. Isolated flurries/freezing drizzle can’t be ruled out into this evening as temperatures dip back below freezing. Bundle up if you’re heading out to celebrate the New Year. As the clock strikes midnight temperatures will be close to freezing with wind chills in the mid 20s. By morning temperatures will be in the mid 20s. Wind chills for the early part of the day tomorrow will be in the teens thanks to steady northwesterly winds up to 18 mph.
EXTENDED: Colder weather will arrive in Mid-Missouri just in time for the new year, as highs will struggle to climb into the lower 30s. It’ll be a dreary Tuesday, as overcast skies will remain and breezy winds will make it feel more like the lower 20s through the day. However, a warming trend will slowly take hold as we head into the middle of this week, with temperatures topping out near 40 degrees as we head into Thursday. Models are hinting at a chance for a wintry mix as we head into Thursday, but the confidence is fairly low. As of now there is a chance for light snow showers early Thursday, but that could change as the track of the system evolves. Sunshine returns as we head into the end of this week with highs topping out in the upper 40s to near 50s. Watch ABC 17 News for the latest on the upcoming changes and check back here for updates.
