Weather Alert Day Archives

Missouri Department of Transportation prepares for icy road conditions New Year’s weekend

December 30, 2021 1:07 PM Hannah Falcon

As people prepare to ring in the New Year, emergency services in Missouri are preparing for the first big winter weather event of the season.

The life cycle of a Weather Alert Day

November 23, 2021 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

From rain, to snow, to ice and freezing rain, to life-threatening cold, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issues Weather Alert Days ahead of dangerous weather conditions year-round.

Weather Alert Day: Severe storms likely this afternoon into tonight

October 22, 2021 10:20 AM Kevin Schneider

Watch live coverage of storms in the player below. SUNDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Storms are starting to fire up along the cold front in western Missouri, and will quickly become severe as they move east into Mid-Missouri. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire area until 10PM. Watch a 3 p.m. update from the

Parts of Missouri left with storm damage after severe weather sweeps through the state

October 24, 2021 11:58 PM Chanel Porter

Parts of Missouri has been left with storm damage Sunday night after severe weather made its way across the state.

WEATHER UPDATES: National Weather Service reports tornado in Cooper County

October 24, 2021 4:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

A tornado watch has been issued for all of mid-Missouri until 10 p.m. Sunday.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Heat index reaches the triple digits into Friday

August 22, 2021 8:18 PM Chance Gotsch

The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of dangerously hot temperatures lasting through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through 9 PM on Friday. The main threat will continue to be heat indices between 103-105. Setup A high-pressure system is currently parked across the Midwest

Tracking high heat indices and humidity

August 24, 2021 12:51 PM Kevin Schneider

Today: Columbia will top out at 99 degrees today with the heat index climbing near 103 putting people at elevated risk for heat exhaustion. Winds continue fueling these warmer temperatures from the southwest at 5-10 moh. Tonight: The overnight low sits nearly 10 degrees above the average high in Columbia at 75 degrees with mostly

Tracking dangerous heat this week

August 23, 2021 12:47 PM Kevin Schneider

Today: Temperatures continue to climb into the mid-’90s topping out at 95. We will continue to see southwesterly winds throughout the rest of the day at 5-10 mph. A small chance of scattered, short-lived storms are possible from 2-5 PM this afternoon, but most storms will remain east of highway 63. Tonight: Temperatures continue to

Weather Alert Day: One more day of intense heat, storms

August 6, 2021 4:08 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for dangerous heat and humidity holding on through the end of the week. Strong storms are also possible by Thursday evening, posing the threat of heavy rain and isolated damaging winds. Upper level high pressure is locked into place for another day or

Tracking overnight showers and dangerous heat this week

August 8, 2021 8:28 PM Kevin Schneider

Tonight: Showers will begin to redevelop to the west of Central Missouri and slowly filter throughout much of the viewing area. The main threat with these showers is the possibility of isolated flash flooding. The overnight low will drop to 71 as winds continue out of the southwest. Tomorrow: Showers will begin to push to

Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat returning today

July 26, 2021 4:27 PM Jessica Hafner

MORNING UPDATE: Some clouds from a complex of storms in Illinois are casting a shadow of doubt on us getting to 100°. Still going to get extremely hot, but maybe not much worse than yesterday, like we thought. That front firing storms in Iowa will eventually make it here late tonight. Another hot week has

CDC recommends sunscreen as dangerously hot weather blankets Mid-Missouri

July 29, 2021 4:01 AM Ben Fein

Columbia and counties across Mid-Missouri are expected to see weather flirt with triple digits on Thursday, as the CDC recommends wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking dangerous heat and humidity this weekend

July 22, 2021 2:42 PM Jessica Hafner

Some stifling heat and humidity are making their way back into Mid-Missouri. Temperatures in the low-mid 90’s with dewpoints easily in the 70’s will create dangerous levels of heat that we haven’t seen much of this year. The Setup An upper-level blocking pattern has been in place for a few days, with a ridge anchored

Officials remind residents of dangerously hot weather as Boone County’s fair winds down

July 24, 2021 7:53 PM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding fair goers and all those looking to go outdoors in the next week of the dangers during hot temperatures.

Emergency services warn of heat exhaustion ahead of this weekend’s Show-Me State Games

July 24, 2021 4:33 AM Hannah Falcon

As Show-Me State Game participants pack up their cleats, rackets and frisbees, they need to remember lots of water, too!

Show-Me State Games return for week two as extreme heat settles in

July 23, 2021 5:49 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day as hot temperatures are expected this weekend and the Show-Me State Games week two start Friday. Tennis, baseball, youth tackle football and track and field all have events starting Friday and go through the weekend. The Stormtrack Weather Team said

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible this afternoon

July 8, 2021 4:19 PM Maddie Est

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE: Rain will continue moving through around noon, with more strong to severe storms possible later today. Flooding will also be a concern all day with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for many until Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that includes areas along and north

Boone County emergency officials give safety advice ahead of possible severe storms

July 10, 2021 5:00 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another round of storms are expected to roll through Mid-Missouri Saturday night and emergency officials want to make sure residents are prepared. Before the storms hit, it is best to put together an emergency kit. Sharon Watson with the American Red Cross, said this should include things like a flashlight, battery-operated radio,

Officials warn of severe weather ahead of expected storms in Mid-Missouri

July 10, 2021 7:26 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District posted to their Facebook page Saturday, advising residents to have multiple ways to check weather conditions.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: More storms Friday afternoon could add to flooding

June 23, 2021 4:37 PM Jessica Hafner

Another round of active weather is expected this afternoon.