Severe storms account for a large portion of the most expensive disasters but linking events of small-scale storms to the broad concept of climate change can be difficult. Half of all billion-dollar disasters in the United States are due to severe storms and these events are on the increase. Research has not identified a definitive
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THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with winds gusting up to 25 mph. Highs are much like yesterday, in the 40s and 50s. TONIGHT: Clouds push further east tonight, leaving potential for more cooling. Winds will also be a bit lighter. This could allow temperatures to fall into near to below-freezing territory. A Freeze Warning and a
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TODAY: We’ll have a split between sunshine and clouds today, with the edge of cloud cover making it o Columbia and Jefferson City, but cloudy skies likely over eastern communities like Paris, Mexico, Fulton, and Montgomery City for much of the day. This will have folks a bit cooler this afternoon, with those under sunshine
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The UV index will be low with morning sun, but clouds returning this afternoon. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as winds remain gusty out of the northwest up to 28 mph. Skies remain mostly cloudy. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain below average with highs just over 50 degrees. Skies remain mostly cloudy with win gusts continuing out of the northwest up to 28 mph. EXTENDED: Friday and Saturday welcomes
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TODAY: Stubborn clouds and hit-and-miss showers remain in the forecast today. Winds are sustained at 15-20 mph and may gust as high as 40 mph. Highs are expected to range from mid-40s to low 50s. TONIGHT: We’ll have clouds lingering for some overnight, keeping temperatures in the 30s, but mostly above freezing, overnight. EXTENDED: Most
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TODAY: An area of low pressure sits just north east of mid-Missouri, near the great lakes region. This has us in persistent northwest flow, with stubborn clouds and hit and miss showers in the forecast today. Showers are mostly morning focused, but clouds and winds will likely keep us cool today. Winds are sustained at
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers and gusty winds. Lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few flurries across northeast Missouri. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s with gusty winds up to 40 mph. EXTENDED: Tomorrow will be dreary again as low pressure to our north will
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The UV index will continue to be low on Wednesday with widespread clouds and some rain in the area. After a day with low pollen levels, allergens pick back up for the rest of the week. Tree pollens will be at high levels into the weekend.
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Monday saw widespread storms leading to damaging encompassing much of the state. From wind gusts up to 80 mph, hail over 2″, to weaker tornadoes it was a busy day for meteorologist across the region. Hundreds of hail and wind reports rang out across the state mainly centered along and just north of the I-44
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Thousands of homes and businesses remained in the dark Tuesday morning in the southern areas of Mid-Missouri while many residents were left to clean up damage after strong storms overnight.
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TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works said in a press release Monday morning that the 7900 Block of Settlen Road at the intersection of Enon Road will be closed effective immediately. The department told ABC 17 News in an email that the closure is due to weather as a culvert pipe is washing
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The UV index will be very low with widespread clouds. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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UPDATE: FINAL UPDATE – TUESDAY MORNING: As of 2 a.m. our severe threat has come to an end. A tornado watch technically remains in effect for a few of our southern tier counties through 3 a.m. but the storm threat has cleared. Storm reports gathered thus far have largely centered around hail, with up to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages were reported Monday evening into Tuesday morning in Mid-Missouri, and Pulaski and Phelps counties saw significant outages after a round of storms rolled through the area. Last night a tornado warning was issued for Pulaski and Phelps counties, and several customers in those areas are waking up Tuesday morning
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first round of heavy storms on Monday hit Mid-Missouri in the afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for Cole and Osage counties and was lifted just before 7 p.m. Several viewers submitted photos of hail in various sizes. Do you have photos you would want to share? Share them on our
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for Monday. Wind, hail and tornadoes are all possible Monday afternoon and evening.
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TONIGHT: Scattered to widespread storms, some could be severe with very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes along with heavy rain. The severe threat ends by around midnight, with lows falling into the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and colder with temperatures remaining in the upper 40s with gusty winds. EXTENDED: A warm front has
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