WATCH: Strong storm moves through Columbia
A strong storm moved through part of Boone County on Tuesday afternoon, dropping heavy rain and hail.
Continue ReadingA strong storm moved through part of Boone County on Tuesday afternoon, dropping heavy rain and hail.
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TODAY: Thunderstorms to our west this morning will be in the process of decaying and weakening as they approach our northwestern counties. Thunder and lightning will remain for some time, but these storms should present little threat as they pass by. The cold front driving these storms looks to stall just northwest of the area,
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Tonight: Winds continue to remain gusty out of the south at 10-15 mph. Temperatures remain on the warmer side for the overnight low bottoming out just above 70 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow: The morning hours begin warm and partly cloudy with temperatures quickly warming back to the 80’s by noon. After 3 PM,
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TODAY: Today is the last entirely dry day of this warm stretch. Yesterday, Columbia just barely cracked 90 degrees, and we’ll have the opportunity to do it again this afternoon. Given a warmer start this morning, and an even more south to southwest oriented wind with similar gustiness at times, temperatures should be able to
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SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy with wind gusts near 25 mph. Highs rise to the upper 80s. MEMORIAL DAY: Fewer clouds with highs approaching 90. A steady southerly breeze helps knock the heat with gusts near 30 mph. EXTENDED: Chances for storms return Tuesday as a cold front is set to impact the region in
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Tonight: Temperatures will slowly fall to the mid-60’s tonight with gusty winds out of the south reaching up to 25 mph. Skies remain partly cloudy. Tomorrow: Sunday looks to be partly cloudy with sustained winds out of the south at 20 mph. Highs soar to the upper 80’s leading for potential choppy water on the
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TODAY: Warm and partly cloudy with highs in the low 80s. TOMORROW: Temperatures continue climbing, topping out in the upper 80s Sunday afternoon. EXTENDED: Pollen count is high across the region this weekend, along with a high UV index. Be sure to bring sunscreen and stay hydrated while heading outdoors! The warming trend lasts through
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Tonight: Temperatures tonight will slowly fall bottoming out in the mid-50’s. Skies remain mostly clear with winds out of the southeast at 4-8 mph Tomorrow: Skies become partly cloudy Saturday as winds raising out of the south at 8-12 mph lead to warmer temperatures. The afternoon high tops out in the lower 80’s. Extended: Temperatures
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TODAY: Skies will remain cloudy for much of the morning, but clearing is on the way by late morning and early afternoon. For folks near Columbia and eastward, it’s looking like the sun won’t reappear until the afternoon, which would keep temperatures near 70 for a high today. If that timeline speeds up, we may
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There are many things that impact the growth and strength of a thunderstorm. The three main areas are lift, moisture, and instability. One of the most important key elements is instability. Instability occurs when warmer air rises. This is often expressed quantitively as positive CAPE. CAPE values are measured in Joules per Kilogram. The more
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance for a spot shower or storm. Lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Clouds decreasing with late day sunshine. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: Scattered showers and storms continue to dot the radar this afternoon with cloud cover sticking around, making for another gray evening. Lows fall
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Today: Showers and storms will continue to cycle in Mid-Missouri thanks to a stalled low-pressure system Showers along with the passing of yesterday’s cold front will lead to temperatures hovering around the mid-60’s. Tonight: Showers will persist in Central Missouri weakening after midnight. Temperatures cool to the mid-50’s. Winds remain out of the northwest at
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TODAY: Scattered rain and thunder will remain through the day on Thursday. This wet and gloomy weather keeps temperatures in the 60s this afternoon. Rain will be spotty in nature, so dry time is likely off and on through the day. While some may hear thunder, no severe weather is expected today. TONIGHT: Showers will
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few storms. Lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Cloudy with scattered showers and a few storms. Highs in the mid-upper 60s. EXTENDED: The better environment for severe weather for the rest of the afternoon and evening is going to be east of Highway 54. The risk will
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WEDNESDAY LATE AFTERNOON UPDATE: The severe weather threat continues to wane this afternoon with scattered showers and storms showing weak rotation for areas just west of St. Louis. We’ll still see the potential of isolated storms with heavy rain into this evening, but the severe weather threat will be low with cells after 7:00 p.m.
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Today: Storms will begin to develop this afternoon to the east of Columbia beginning around 2 PM. All forms of severe risk are on the table including a possible brief spin-up tornado. Thankfully, all risks are on the side of lower probabilities. These storms will continue to build in and push to the east exiting
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released weather preparedness guidance for residents, as The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team tracks the potential for severe weather on Wednesday.
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TODAY: A Weather Alert Day is in place for the possibility of strong storms in today’s forecast. A cold front will push through today, bringing a line of thunderstorms through mid-Missouri. There is a possibility that storms in this line along the cold front and any that develop out ahead of it, produce hail, damaging
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TONIGHT: Showers and storms likely with lows remaining in the lower 60s. 1-1.5″ of rain is possible with overnight rain. TOMORROW: Plenty of dry time with cloud cover holding on. Isolated strong storms with wind, hail, and the threat of a tornado possible. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: Showers and a few thunderstorms will
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TODAY: We’re tracking rain slowly making its way into mid-Missouri this morning. This system will have to fight some dry air in place, so showers will take some time to spread over the region. Showers will be very sporadic and far between this morning, with an emphasis on our western counties. East of 63, folks
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