Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with hail, wind and tornadoes possible Friday; tornado watch in effect
Mid-Missouri is now under a tornado watch through 8 p.m.
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking potential damaging winds and heavy rain early Wednesday
A Weather Alert Day is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri on Wednesday for the potential of severe storms between late morning and mid-afternoon. UPDATE: As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the remaining areas suitable for any strong storm potential are shrinking. The latest SPC update highlights this area well. This is where some potential for
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow overnight into Wednesday
Watch a live update at 8 p.m. in the player. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a winter storm that could bring accumulating snow to much of the region, with heavy snow possible across southern and southeast Missouri between tonight and early Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday evening update: Low pressure is on track to
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Columbia Public Works has crews ready to clear the roads ahead of Tuesday night’s snowstorm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is preparing for winter weather that is expected to impact Mid-Missouri Tuesday Night through Wednesday. The department has a 21-person Public Works crew that reported at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. The crew will begin its winter weather response by applying pretreatment to roadways. Salt brine will be applied
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Experts say be to ready for slide-offs ahead of winter storm
One of the major dangers of winter storm driving is the chance of running off the road.
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MoDOT warns drivers to prepare ahead of upcoming winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians should expect to see decent snowfall Tuesday night as the snow makes a return to Mid-Missouri. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a winter storm that could bring in heavy snow across the southern and southeast part of the state between Tuesday night and Wednesday. This means drivers will
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Cole County prepares for winter weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a potential mid-week winter storm that could bring accumulating snow throughout much of the region between Tuesday night and Wednesday. Jefferson City and Cole Cole County Public Works have both spent time making sure their equipment and employees are aware of what to
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Tracking a system putting us in a Weather Alert Day Tuesday night into Wednesday
TONIGHT: Calm winds and clearing skies. Temperatures dropping into the low 30s for the forecast area. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and calm winds. Temperatures creeping up into the low 40s throughout the day. EXTENDED: We will be under a Weather Alert Day Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon. This is the cause of a system bringing noticeable
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Weather Alert Day: Strong storms could bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail tonight
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for tonight ahead of the threat for isolated severe thunderstorms across Mid-Missouri. Isolated large hail up to quarter size, 50-60 mph winds, and a low threat of a weak tornado are the main concerns. Flooding impacts will be higher across far southern Missouri.
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Warming centers, overnight shelters available in Columbia, Jefferson City
Columbia and Jefferson City have partnered with local shelters to offer a safe place for those who need to stay warm during the extreme cold.
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MoDOT, Columbia Public Works take to roads to prepare for snowfall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Public works departments across Mid-Missouri are on the roads Monday night preparing for snowfall. Crews are first going to start salting all roads that are most susceptible to slickness. “We’ll have crews in overnight and they’ll react to conditions as they develop,” Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said. “They are going
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Weather Alert Day: Accumulating snow likely tonight into tomorrow morning
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of accumulating snow between Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Watch live weather cameras and get weather updates in the player. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for counties north of I-70 as these areas have the greatest chance
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Drivers urged to prepare vehicles with winter supplies in case of emergency
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) By the end of Monday night, Mid-Missouri could see its first snowfall accumulations. The ABC 17 Stormtrack is tracking the potential for 1 to 3 inches of snow for parts of the area from Monday night into Tuesday morning. Drivers will want to consider preparing their vehicles with winter necessities if they
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Weather Alert Day: Strong wind gusts and isolated severe storms possible tonight
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of strong winds tonight into early Saturday morning, along with a few severe storms. SETUP: Winds have already started to increase as we transition away from upper high pressure working to our east and strong low pressure diving across the
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Rock Bridge-Hazelwood Central game keeps same start time amid Weather Alert Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High schools across Mid-Missouri have moved up the kickoff of tonight’s games amid the possibilities of severe storms. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert day for Friday. The cold front is expected to bring strong winds, rain and hail. The storm is expected to reach Columbia before
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Weather Alert Day: Threat shifting from dangerous heat to strong storms with flooding, wind risk
The Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through late tonight for the threat of severe storms and potential flash flooding. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of Mid-Missouri through 9:00 p.m., and a Flood Watch is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Thursday for areas along and south of I-70.
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Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat continues through Wednesday
A Weather Alert Day is in effect through Wednesday evening as dangerous heat continues to be a problem. Heat index values could reach 105 this afternoon and yet again on Wednesday afternoon. We’re on the edge of a dome of high pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere. This, for the most part is
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Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat and humidity expected through Sunday
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Sunday as dangerous heat continues to impact much of the country, including Mid-Missouri. Heat index values could reach 105-110 degrees, making it tough to complete any work or exercise outdoors. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire area through 7:00
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Hundreds attend Boone County Fair amid extreme heat advisory
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Across the state people are facing dangerously high temperatures, but not even the heat wave could stop hundreds of people from attending the last night of the Boone County fair Saturday. Temperatures hit 102 degrees in Columbia Saturday. While people enjoyed the carnival they also had to stay protected from the extreme
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Weather Alert Day: Heat subsiding, but severe storms possible tonight
BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through late tonight as the threat for severe storms increases this evening. Storms with the potential of producing large hail, damaging winds, and the threat of an isolated tornado. SETUP: An active upper pattern has developed rounds of storms across the upper
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