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.
Continue ReadingNocturnal tornadoes, or tornadoes that come at night, make up roughly 38 percent of all tornadoes in the United States.
Continue ReadingThursday 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
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: 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
Continue ReadingTHURSDAY: 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
Continue ReadingA look from some of our viewers at the storms that rolled in yesterday.
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue ReadingBOONE 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.—
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: 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
Continue ReadingTUESDAY: 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
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: 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 ReadingAfternoon 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
Continue ReadingOfficials in Arkansas say a tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas and hurt three people in the college town of Jonesboro.
Continue ReadingSeveral power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingIf 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingAfternoon Update: Skies have cleared across Mid-Missouri and storms have started to fire up across extreme northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa. There will be two more favorable areas for severe storms tonight; one along and north of Highway 24, and the other south of I-44. The area in between (most of Mid-Missouri) will still have
Continue ReadingAuthorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.
Continue ReadingTHURSDAY: Storms push back in this morning but should behave aside from a rumble of thunder or two. These look to move out toward the later morning hours. But that break appears to be short-lived with another round of storms redeveloping and moving in. Anytime after 1 PM these storms could move in, depending on
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Salvation Army announced on Thursday its store on Michigan Street was closed until further notice after.
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