TONIGHT: Muggy conditions continue overnight as temperatures hover around the mid 70s. A pop-up shower or storm is possible in the early morning hours. TOMORROW: A Weather Alert Day continues to be in effect through Wednesday for extreme heat. Tomorrow’s high temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s, with heat indexes well into the
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SUNDAY A.M. UPDATE: An extreme heat warning has been issued for much of Mid-Missouri, and for those not under an extreme heat warning, a heat advisory has been issued. The extreme heat warning, which will be the most likely area to exceed heat index values of 105 degrees, will be in effect from now until
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TODAY: I’m tracking isolated to scattered chances for showers and storms throughout the morning hours, mainly along and north of I-70, as temperatures begin in the low 70s. This could locally delay how quickly areas warm up throughout the day. By the afternoon hours, precipitation chances will come to an end, but what’s left will
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TONIGHT: Clear but muggy, lows dropping to the mid 70s as dew points remain strong overnight. TOMORROW: The first of several triple digit heat index days comes tomorrow afternoon, as temperatures climb into the lower 90s. Moisture continues to move into the region bringing heat indexes into the 105 degree range. A Weather Alert Day
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TODAY: I’m tracking mostly dry and sunny conditions, except for haze from wildfire smoke, out the door this morning as temperatures begin in the upper 60s and low 70s. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will warm into the upper 80s, with humidity making it feel closer to the mid-90s, as winds gradually shift into the
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild, with lows around 70 degrees and a light southwest breeze. TOMORROW: Hot and humid, with highs near 90 and a heat index up to 100 degrees. Skies could be hazy due to wildfire smoke, but air quality at the surface remains good. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat will move in this weekend,
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TODAY: After yesterday’s downpours sunshine returns to mid-Missouri this afternoon. As remnants of the system make their way out of the region, some lingering drops are possible, but the majority will remain dry and enjoy a partly cloudy sky. Heat does steadily increase with highs in the upper 80s this afternoon, and humidity will bump
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Widespread flooding was reported in central Mid-MO on Thursday due to excessive rainfall from training thunderstorms throughout the early morning and early afternoon. Nearly a half foot of rain was reported across several counties along Interstate 70. Radar-estimated rain totals reveal a corridor of heavy rainfall along I-70, where 3 to nearly 6 inches of
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly dry start to the day as temperatures begin in the upper 60s and low 70s. Some clouds and isolated storms may be present, but the majority of activity throughout the day is expected to stay in Western Missouri and Kansas. Due to this, temperatures by the afternoon hours will get
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency officials confirmed that firefighters responded to eight water rescues involving vehicles on Thursday as flooding affected the area after heavy rain. During a press conference at 3 p.m. at the Boone County Emergency Operations Center, officials confirmed that they received 60 calls related to flooding on Thursday, which began around 1:30
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Emergency Management officials said first responders handled several weather-related incidents Thursday as heavy rainfall quickly led to flooded roads and hazardous driving conditions across the county. Officials reported water covering portions of Interstate 70 between mile markers 147 and 148. Crews also responded to reports of gravel and debris
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will host briefings for local governments and non-profit agencies who want assistance from a recent federal disaster declaration. The federal disaster declaration relates to destructive storms that happened across the state from June 4 to June 18. The severe weather included flash flooding, tornadoes and straight-line
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TONIGHT: Storms exit before sunset, but isolated showers linger overnight, with an additional quarter-inch of rain possible. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly dry in the morning, then scattered showers and storms develop in the afternoon. Over a half-inch of rain is possible in isolated spots, mostly near the Lake of the Ozarks and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding was reported around Columbia after heavy rain came through the area on Thursday morning. First responders were busy responding to flooded roads. A water rescue was occurring on West Gillespie Bridge Road near West Mesa Drive. An ABC 17 News reporter saw the road flooded and a car stuck. Assistant Chief
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management asked the public in a Thursday press release to report storm damage that occurred to their homes or neighborhoods. Several inches of rain fell on Thursday, causing flooded roads and widespread damage. “Recovery begins as soon as it’s safe to do so. We appreciate the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Power outages were reported around Mid-Missouri on Thursday after heavy rain and storms went through the area. At 2:27 p.m., Columbia had two outages affecting 126 electricity customers on Stadium Boulevard and in a neighborhood near Forum Boulevard. The outage map for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives showed 477 Callaway Electric
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An adult and a baby were saved by first responders after a vehicle got stuck in floodwaters in Howard County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote on its social media that a vehicle stalled at 1:33 a.m. on Route Z between Boonseboro and Boonville. “Thankfully, firefighters with Howard County Fire Station 2
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TODAY: Rain continues to come down hard in mid-Missouri, as totals have already reached over 3 inches in same areas. Flash flooding will continue to be a concern today, as several reports of localized flooding and even some rescue operations have already come in today. Expect heavy rain to continue throughout the afternoon and into
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TODAY: I’m tracking widespread showers and storms continuing throughout the morning hours. 1-1.5″ of rain has already fallen in the I-70 corridor, and due to continued training thunderstorms falling along this area, bringing isolated totals of 1-2+”, localized flash flooding will be possible during this time. Coverage of activity will decrease throughout the afternoon hours
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TONIGHT: Scattered storms with heavy rain becoming more widespread overnight. A Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning. 2-4″ of rain will be possible somewhere along the I-70 corridor, with lows hovering in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Soggy to start the day with lingering showers pressing south with a cold front
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