Rebuilding Mid-Missouri, One Year Later
Jefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.
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One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together
Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.
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Jefferson City celebrates on tornado anniversary
On the one-year anniversary of the tornado that touched down in Jefferson City, the city held a ceremony to celebrate the first wall being put up for a home going to a victim’s family.
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Tracking rounds of storms, heat, and humidity over Memorial Day weekend
Stubborn clouds have plagued Mid-Missouri over the last several days thanks to slow moving low pressure that has drifted to our southeast. We begin to see a change in our weather pattern by Friday with this low affecting us less as we approach the weekend. Our upper level pattern with shift with southwest wind flow,
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Retracing the Eldon tornado
The track of the storm on May 22, 2019, was long enough to give Jefferson City a chance to get ready.
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Why are nocturnal tornadoes so dangerous?
Nocturnal tornadoes, or tornadoes that come at night, make up roughly 38 percent of all tornadoes in the United States.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible through late tonight
Thursday Night Update: A line of strong storms capable of producing damaging winds is pushing into our far northern counties along Highway 36 and will continue to pose a damaging wind and large hail threat into the overnight hours. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5AM for areas along and west of Highway
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Tracking strong storms through late tonight
TONIGHT: Scattered strong storms early, with a line of damaging winds and heavy rain expected late into the overnight hours. Rainfall could amount to 2-3″. Lows remain in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a few spot showers or storms. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: The wavering cold front will retreat back north
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Strong storms possible later today
THURSDAY: Showers possible early north of I-70, becoming quite warm with highs in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees. A few scattered strong storms are possible in the afternoon, with more widespread severe storms by evening. For the latest timing and threats on storms tonight, head over to the Stormtrack Insider Blog. TONIGHT: Storms
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PHOTOS: Storms rolled into Mid-Missouri Tuesday
A look from some of our viewers at the storms that rolled in yesterday.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Stormtrack Weather Alert Day ahead of the threat for severe thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday Afternoon Update: Showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of the cold front, and with ample sunshine this afternoon, they’ll have plenty of energy to work with through the evening. Storms will intensify and
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Wind knocks over electric pole
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Strong winds knocked over an electric pole in Boone County as storms swept across Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. It happened on Route K at McBaine city limits before 6 p.m. BCJC: Electric pole leaning at Route K at McBaine city limits and creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.—
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Tracking severe storms with damaging winds this evening
TONIGHT: Strong storms through 9PM, becoming mostly cloudy and cooler. Storms this evening will bring the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Lows in the low 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and chilly with highs in the mid-50s. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms likely. EXTENDED: As strong low pressure moves out
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Tracking potential for strong storms later today
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds throughout the morning. A cold front will drop south and fire off storms later this afternoon, some of which could become severe. All modes of severe weather are possible, for the latest details head over to the Stormtrack Insider Blog, or if you want to check out the
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Tracking potential severe storms on Tuesday
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid-50s. TUESDAY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect with the threat of strong to severe storms by mid-late afternoon. All modes including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes will be possible. Highs in the upper 70s before storms arrive. EXTENDED: The strong cold front moving through on
Continue Reading Weather Alert Day: Tracking strong storms with large hail later today
Afternoon Update: Temperatures have skyrocketed into the 80s across Mid-Missouri with increasing southwest winds. A cold front has started to develop storms to our north that are capable of producing large hail. Storm Mode: Discrete (L) vs. Linear (R) Synopsis: A strong cold front will slide southeast across the area overnight, bringing the chance for
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Tornado tears through shopping area in Arkansas; 3 injured
Officials in Arkansas say a tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas and hurt three people in the college town of Jonesboro.
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Lights back on for more than 1,000 hit by outages in Columbia
Several power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.
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EMA official: Tornado trumps coronavirus in emergency situations
If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so breaks social distancing guidelines.
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Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.
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