UPDATE: New information this morning is clarifying a storm threat that now appears greater in the eastern communities of mid-Missouri. Places like Mexico, Montgomery City, Hermann, Moberly, and Macon have a chance for severe storms, primarily capable of hail and damaging winds, with a tornado not completely out of the question. Some areas most likely
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TODAY: Thursday is a warmer day, after morning showers. With some clearing and more south wind, temperatures are expected in the 70s. You’ll likely want the umbrella out the door this morning, but it’s unlikely you’ll need it after 11 a.m. Isolated storms will be possible along and ahead of a cold front this afternoon,
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some could be strong with small hail and heavy downpours. A Flood Watch is in effect for areas west of Highway 63 where 1-3″ of rain will be possible through Thursday morning. Lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with rain and a
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day lasting through late Wednesday night as conditions are looking more favorable for a few weak tornadoes. A warm front draped over the southern third of the state will act as a focus for storms to develop tonight, and potentially bring the threat of
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April has brought its namesake showers as much of the area prepares for 2 to 4 inches of rain in the first week of the month. This wet pattern follows a warmer and wetter than average March, which could increase the risk of flooding in Mid-Missouri in the coming days. It may be hard to
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TODAY: Scattered showers are possible this afternoon, but some will see a brief lull in rain. Highs remain in the 60s. Storms will redevelop in southern Missouri by 4 to 5 p.m. and spread north into Jefferson City and Columbia by the dinner hour. An isolated strong storm is possible through sunset, but we mostly
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Rainfall on Tuesday marked the beginning of an active weather pattern for mid-Missouri. Since its onset Tuesday morning, rain totals have steadily risen through several rounds of showers and storms that have already passed. Radar estimated rain total maps illustrate streaking patterns of localized higher amounts, with one notably stretching from Warsaw through Versailles, California,
Continue Reading TODAY: Wednesday is another wet day with scattered showers and storms this morning and again this afternoon. A short lull in rainfall around midday, across the lunch hour, will give many a break and even some sunshine. Then, as a warm front lifts into the region this afternoon and evening, storm chances will return, likely
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms likely. Lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers and storms. Highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: A stalled front will continue to bring the potential for showers and storms over the next two days. A few storms could bring small hail tonight,
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With the threat of storms in the forecast almost daily this week, many may be keeping an eye on the horizon. While in the dark, turbulent skies of a Missouri spring can be intimidating, not every low-hanging cloud is a cause for alarm. There are several things to look for to distinguish between a “scary-looking”
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy and warm, with highs in the low 80s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible, but some will stay dry. Winds will be strong from the southwest, gusting up to 25 to 35 mph. TONIGHT: Scattered storms redevelop this evening, with rain becoming more widespread after sunset. Heavy downpours are expected, and
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TODAY: Tuesday is a warm and mostly dry day. Some showers and weak thunderstorms are possible this morning, but then dry time is expected before a few showers return during the afternoon, ahead of a cold front. Temperatures will peak in the low 80s ahead of the front, despite an increase in clouds over yesterday
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The first month of spring ends with another record-breaking heat wave, marking the hottest March in U.S. history. Columbia shattered its record high five times last month and hit a new all-time March high of 93 degrees on March 26th. Climate change is fueling more of these heat waves, which are hotter, last longer, and
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds with highs in the lower 80s. Gusty winds up to 30 mph ahead of evening storms. EXTENDED: Tonight we could flirt with near record warm low temperatures as we remain in the mid-60s. Fire weather concerns continue into tomorrow as warm weather
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and warm, with record highs in the mid-80s. Winds from the southwest will be strong at 10 to 15 mph, with some gusts up to 30 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures remain very mild overnight, still in the 70s through sunset. Lows will gradually fall to the mid-60s with blustery southerly winds. EXTENDED: Highs
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TODAY: Monday is another toasty day, with highs forecast in the upper 80s under sunny skies. Winds will be southwesterly at 15-20 mph with gusts reaching 35 mph at times. TONIGHT: Warmth spills into the overnight, with temperatures not falling into the 70s for many until sunset. 65° is the forecast low. EXTENDED: Tuesday is
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and much warmer with highs in the mid-upper 80s. The record high tomorrow is 84 in Columbia, so we’ll be close to breaking it by afternoon . EXTENDED: A cold front originating from the Great Lakes is expected
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TODAY: I’m tracking a milder start to the day with temperatures in the low 40s throughout the morning hours. Southerly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph will help temperatures get into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon, even as a wave of clouds moves into the area. TONIGHT: I’m
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TONIGHT: We’re warmer overnight, with temperatures remaining in the 40s for most through sunrise. TOMORROW: Sunday’s highs return to the 70s with sunny skies and south winds. EXTENDED: Highs return to the 80s Monday afternoon, with continued dry weather and sunshine. Storm chances return Tuesday night along a cold front. We will likely feel 80s
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TODAY: I’m tracking a chilly walk out the door as temperatures start in the mid to upper 20s. By the afternoon hours, sunshine and southerly winds at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph will help boost temperatures into the upper 50s and low 60s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking an increase in cloud cover overnight
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