Weather Alert Day: Severe storm threat continues into this evening
Slight changes have been made to the SPC outlook, which you may notice as a slight shift northward of the greatest risk for severe weather.
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How to stay safe when storms knock down power lines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The potential for electrical dangers are high when there is a severe storm rolling in. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is issued for Monday for the threat of severe storms capable of all severe hazards. There is a risk for 2″+ hail, 60 mph winds, and tornadoes. Power outages and
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Weather Alert Day: Accumulating snow on Friday, road impacts possible
FRIDAY NOON UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been greatly expanded across the majority of Mid-MO. Rain will continue to transition to snow this afternoon further and further southward. Nearly all of Mid-MO will see snowfall today which could make roads slushy. SETUP: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day
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Weather Alert Day: Winter threats dwindling as temperatures warm the rest of the week
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day starting Friday morning for the potential of accumulating snow through Friday night, followed by dangerously cold temperatures lasting into early next week.
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Missouri Department of Transportation, Columbia Public Works prepare roads for freezing rain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri are expected to receive freezing rain Monday morning that could lead to slick road conditions, according to authorities. District Maintenance Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation Jason Shafer said the department began preparations Saturday night in anticipation of a dangerous Monday morning commute. Maintenance will continue through Monday,
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Mechanic offers vehicle safety tips amid below-zero temperatures in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sub-zero temperatures rolled through Mid-Missouri this weekend and frigid temps are expected to last through early Wednesday. The intense cold could lead to mechanical issues for vehicles. Tim Siebrandt, Manager of A to Z Auto Repair in Columbia, said as long as appropriate steps are taken, colder temperatures shouldn’t become problematic. According
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Grayson Cottages residents without water and heat during extreme cold temperatures
COLUMBIA, Mo.(KMIZ) Some residents of Grayson Cottages in Columbia have been without heat and water for the past three days, due to extreme cold weather. Grayson Cottages is an apartment complex in south Columbia where a number of University of Missouri students live. Resident Hailey Ray said she and her roommates have not been able
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Insider Blog: Arctic blast sets in for Chiefs football tomorrow
A strong low pressure system that brought a quick hit of snow to Mid-Missouri also moved through Kansas City, opening the door to arctic air that sticks around through the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs will match up with the Dolphins on Saturday night, marking one of the coldest games ever played in the NFL.
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Weather Alert Day: Snow showers exiting, gusty winds remain
TUESDAY LATE AFTERNOON UPDATE: Snow showers are starting to exit the region from west to east, with snow ending east of Highway 63 between 6-7:00 p.m. While snow showers will come to an end, visibility could still be low as winds have gusted past 35 mph in some spots. Slick spots will be possible into
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Snow plow crews across Mid-Missouri tackle winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Snow plow crews are preparing for more winter weather after Monday’s snow fall kept them busy. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said crews will be working 12-hour shifts along with an overnight crew. Columbia Public Works will be frequently updating its Facebook page. The department wrote on its social media on
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SEMA’s advice on car preparations ahead of winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri States Emergency Management Agency lists items to keep in your car and driving tips ahead of winter weather heading towards Mid-Missouri. SEMA says there is nothing more important for your safety and the safety of others than the decisions you make about driving. This includes avoiding non-essential trips during snow
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Weather Alert Day: Limited impacts from recent snow as temperatures drop
An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day expires at noon after recent snow brought slushiness to roadways. Accumulations were mostly confined to grassy surfaces as expected with much of Mid-MO picking up several inches of snow in recent days! SETUP: A sluggish low pressure system is heading east after bringing several rounds of snow to
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Columbia Public Works has vacancies heading into winter, Jefferson City now fully staffed
A spokesperson for Columbia Public Works, John Ogan, said the department has a crew in place who are ready to address any weather that comes throughout the day.
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Weather Alert Day: Strong storms possible late Saturday afternoon into tonight
SETUP A low pressure system has developed over the Plains and will slowly shift east through Saturday. An increasingly unstable atmosphere ahead of this will lead to the risk of severe storms into tonight for much of the Midwest. TRACK Storms may initially fire up to the west by 3 to 4 pm, carrying severe
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking strong to severe storms this evening
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert day beginning at 5:00 tonight through 2:00 Wednesday morning for the potential of strong to severe storms. SETUP: A cold front currently situated just to the west in Kansas looks to shift to the east as the day continues making its way into Mid-Missouri
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerous heat and humidity return through Friday
BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day lasting from Sunday through Friday evening, as heat index values may span 105-116 throughout the afternoon hours. SETUP: Upper level high pressure will allow this heat to build un-interrupted, and aid in our weekend warm up. This “heat dome” setup may keep
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University of Missouri hosts Tiger Walk amidst high temperatures
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today, The University of Missouri held it’s annual Tiger Walk amidst the heat, and students braved the heat to celebrate an age old tradition. With dangerous highs ABC 17 spoke to students about how they stayed cool. “We beat the heat by drinking a lot of water preparing for the event, but it’s
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking potential for more severe storms Sunday
SETUP: An upper level disturbance digs into the Upper Plains on Sunday, with its associated low pressure and fronts sweeping through the Midwest today. If a warm front can make it into Mid-Missouri, our severe chances will increase heavy-handedly. South of the warm front will be an environment rich in storm energy and shear. These
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Weather Alert Day: Friday night damaging wind and hail threat
SETUP: Heat is building Friday afternoon as excess moisture flows into the region. This combination is destabilizing the atmosphere as a cold front approaches from the northwest, which could lead to strong storm development this evening. Enough energy and shear is present in the atmosphere to support organized strong to severe storms across the region
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms Friday evening throughout the overnight hours
UPDATE: Friday evening Timing of storms Storms will arrive around 6 p.m. near Brunswick and Marshall, before spreading east through the night. Storms will have severe potential all the way across mid-Missouri. SETUP: In the upper atmosphere, high pressure is still staying strong. We aren’t seeing as many impacts heat wise from this system, but
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