COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A tornado hit the Middle Grove area of Randolph and Monroe counties on Monday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm that a tornado touched down. “Preliminary reports are multiple residences have sustained damage along with grain bins, trees, & powerlines. No injuries have
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THIS AFTERNOON: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for severe storms this afternoon, primarily south and east of Hwy 54. Isolated to scattered storms may redevelop in the mid to late afternoon between 3 and 6 p.m. with all severe hazards possible, including hail larger than 1 inch, winds greater than
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TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. For the latest details, read our online ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day Blog. Storms this morning will be capable of severe weather. Storms will work in from the west, potentially as soon as 5-6 a.m., before spreading east with time. Areas north of HWY 50 will
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TONIGHT: Scattered storms, some strong with heavy rain and damaging winds possible overnight. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Morning storms followed by potential severe weather in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s. EXTENDED: Clouds have spread in ahead of a cluster of severe storms capable of large hail, 60 mph winds, and a
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day that will continue through about sunset Monday night, as the severe weather threat increases throughout the afternoon. A Tornado Watch has been issued south of I-70 for the counties in yellow until 9:00 p.m. Thunderstorms Sunday night and Monday morning
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly clear start to the day as temperatures start in the mid-50s before clouds begin to enter the area during the later morning hours. By the afternoon, temperatures will top out in the upper 70s as winds blow out of the southeast at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
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TONIGHT: A warm and quiet evening lies ahead, with sunset still visible through some high, thin cloud cover. Temperatures fall into the 50s early Sunday morning. Some isolated showers are possible overnight. TOMORROW: Sunday is largely dry and quiet, with storms possible late in the evening. Highs are forecast in the 70s under partly to
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool and mostly clear start to the day as temperatures begin in the low 50s and winds blow out of the northeast at 8-12 mph. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will warm into the upper 70s as winds shift into the southeast at 8-12 mph and clouds gradually return. TONIGHT: I’m
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool, with lows falling to the upper 40s. Northeast winds will be light at 5 to 10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and a light easterly breeze. EXTENDED: The weekend will start sunny on Saturday, but clouds will roll in Saturday night, bringing a chance
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After a volatile Thursday that saw tornado watches and 2-inch hail reports across the Midwest, Central Missouri is finally seeing a break in the action. Something you may have noticed, though, is that the majority of these tornado-producing storms also had this large hail to accompany them. While they look like two completely different beasts,
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TODAY: I’m tracking dry, sunny weather for most this afternoon as winds blow out of the north at 8-12 mph and temperatures warm into the mid-70s. The only chance for precipitation will be potential isolated showers and lightning near I-44 this afternoon. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a clear and cool evening as winds continue to blow
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TODAY: Friday is mostly dry, after showers exit early this morning. Some rain may linger near I-44 for the morning drive. From 7 a.m. on, we expect dry weather until isolated showers and storms pop up in the south this afternoon. Our best chances for isolated rain and lightning will be near I-44. Dry weather
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Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as there is a chance for strong storms overnight Thursday into the pre-dawn hours Friday morning. These will not be as intense as the storms the region experienced last Friday. SETUP: A dry line across eastern Kansas has allowed storms to develop to our west. These storms
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Spring storms are expected for Thursday night, but the end of April has already experienced an early taste of summer due to the heat and humidity. This late-April heat is particularly notable because of the high humidity levels. While Mid-MO has already recorded several sweltering days in the 90s as far back as March, the
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TONIGHT: Storms late with gusty winds and heavy rain. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Rain exits early, with a cooler day ahead. Highs reach the low 70s. EXTENDED: We’ll remain warm and muggy into this evening as storms develop ahead of a cold front that will bring widespread rain and a
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THIS AFTERNOON: Partly sunny and warm with highs around 80 degrees. Winds from the south will be strong at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph possible. TONIGHT: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for the threat of strong to severe storms Thursday night. Storms are expected to
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and warm with highs near 80 degrees. Breezy ahead of storms moving in late in the evening. EXTENDED: Clouds look to clear a bit heading into Thursday, allowing sunshine to warm us into the upper 70s to low 80s. Dew points
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Spring is in the air, and so is pollen. You may even notice your nose running a bit more than usual this season, thanks to warm temperatures and early spring rain. Plants sprouted quickly this year despite a hot, dry start. It was the hottest March on record in the United States, but the Upper
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THIS AFTERNOON: Clearing clouds, with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds from the southwest will be steady at 5 to 15 mph. TONIGHT: Clouds continue clearing overnight, and temperatures remain steady in the lower 60s. EXTENDED: Tomorrow is warm, with highs nearing 80 under partly cloudy skies. Thunderstorms develop west of the
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TODAY: Wednesday is another warm and dry day. A few extra clouds will be present this morning as they move in from the southwest. These clouds are low and dense, making some overcast, but likely leaving a sunrise visible to the east until clouds spread east of their location. With time, these clouds will mix
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