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Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with hail, wind and tornadoes possible tomorrow

March 29, 2023 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

THURSDAY EVENING UPDATE: The Storm Prediction Center has released the latest update to their outlook for Friday. This highlights areas to the north…

The science of high pressure

March 27, 2023 5:18 PM Chance Gotsch

Often you hear meteorologist talking about high pressure systems and low pressure systems, but what do these systems actually do to our local…

Insider Blog: Spring forecast calls for more precipitation, minor flooding on rivers

March 24, 2023 10:48 AM Jessica Hafner

We’re in for a pattern change this spring after coming off a mild winter in…

Public storm shelters, where to go and what to know

March 23, 2023 6:11 PM Chance Gotsch

Where should you go if the sirens sound for a tornado warning in your area? The best option would be to get to the lowest interior room of your home…

Insider Blog: Tracking heavy rain and storms Thursday night and Friday

March 23, 2023 5:24 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the potential for isolated strong storms and heavy rain for parts of Mid-Missouri tonight into Friday.…

Spring flooding means water over roads

March 22, 2023 10:24 AM Chance Gotsch

Every year Missouri sees a plethora of showers and storms spanning from late March through June. Just as recently as 2021, we saw the second wettest…

Insider Blog: Tracking how a warming climate could impact rainfall intensity

March 21, 2023 12:52 PM Jessica Hafner

When we think of late spring and much of last summer, weeks of drought come to mind.…

How warming temperatures are leading to more strong storms

March 20, 2023 12:36 PM Nate Splater

Stronger storms are all too common across the Midwest in all seasons, and the conditions that bring these storms are changing. As the climate shifts,…

Tracking the formation of Colorado Lows

March 16, 2023 6:06 PM Chance Gotsch

Living in Central Missouri, various types of weather is common. We see different types of precipitation depending on the season. Heading towards…

MDC’s Callery Pear buy-back program

March 15, 2023 6:33 PM Chance Gotsch

We are 15 days into meteorological spring, the average has continued to climb as we’re currently set at 55 degrees. Every year when trees begin to…

Atmospheric rivers and the switch to Enso-Neutral

March 14, 2023 6:52 PM Chance Gotsch

California has seen endless rainfall the past several months coming after much of the state remained in extreme drought conditions. Several low…

Tornado Safety

March 7, 2023 6:17 PM Chance Gotsch

Most people have all heard the familiar whining of a tornado siren. Now, this whine is meant to be heard outdoors, not indoors, and a lot of times it…

How to receive updates on severe weather

March 6, 2023 6:15 PM Chance Gotsch

It’s Monday March 6, which means it’s the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day, we’re going to cover a variety of topics to help…

Insider Blog: Tracking widespread rain and possible wintry weather Friday morning for some

March 1, 2023 6:13 PM Jessica Hafner, John Ross

UPDATE: The blog below has been updated as of 8:45 am Thursday. This update reflects a shift in track to the east from what was broadcast Wednesday.…

Science behind a warm February

February 28, 2023 5:33 PM Chance Gotsch

The last several days Mid-Missouri has seen highs into the 50s and 60s exiting the month of February. Much of February followed a warmer than average…

The science behind downburst/ straight line winds

February 23, 2023 5:43 PM Chance Gotsch

When many people think of storms and damaging winds, their minds might automatically turn the thought of tornadoes. However, the majority of damaging…

Tracking a cooler afternoon before a weekend warm-up

February 23, 2023 12:50 PM Chance Gotsch

Today: Temperatures remain in the mid-30s this afternoon as winds have switched out of the northwest following this morning passing cold front. Skies…