Severe storms rip up trees in northern Boone County, damaging homes
Fast-moving severe thunderstorms that swept through Boone County late Thursday left downed trees and powerlines, some of which collapsed roofs and fences.
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Higbee mayor helps residents clean up houses, yards after storm knocks down trees across town
After the storms and strong winds Thursday night, Higbee residents are cleaning up their homes and yards.
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Tracking a quiet night and limited storm chances Saturday
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a quiet evening in central Missouri with a mostly clear sky and temperatures falling into the mid 70s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the north at 5-8 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dissipating system moving in from the west during
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Insider Blog: High winds can produce tornado-like damage
Storms yesterday produced heavy winds and triggered a tornado warning for several counties across Mid-Missouri. But the National Weather Service has determined that damage along the path of that storm was more consistent with high winds not associated with a tornado. A line of heavy storms tracked into the area from the north after sundown
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Saturday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
After a limited rain chance moves through central Missouri tomorrow, a UV Index of 9 is expected. This is very high, meaning it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be at a medium level on average through the next couple of days. Oak, Hickory, and Mulberry
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Tracking increasing humidity this weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Humidity is low enough to be negligible in today’s forecast. TONIGHT: Skies stay mostly clear overnight. Temperatures fall into the 60s with a steady north wind. EXTENDED: A warm front brings back more humidity late Saturday with widely scattered showers and storms tracking
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Tracking heat, humidity, and limited thunderstorm chances ahead
TODAY: Friday is mostly sunny as storms exit early. Behind overnight rain and the associated cold front, humidity will fall nicely. Highs are expected in the upper 80s under sunny skies, but humidity is low enough to be negligible in today’s forecast. TONIGHT: Skies stay mostly clear overnight, into Saturday morning. Temperatures fall into the
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More than 3,000 electric customers without power in Boone County, no timetable for restoration announced
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of power outages were reported in counties in Mid-Missouri on Thursday night as storms went through the area. A tornado warning was issued for Boone County before 9:30 p.m. It is expected to expire at 9:45 p.m. There are more than 2,900 customers affected by power outages reported in Boone County,
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Weather Alert Day: Large hail and damaging winds possible this evening
Isolated storms have started to develop across the Missouri-Iowa border and have quickly become intense
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Tracking strong storms this evening, lower humidity Friday
TONIGHT: Storms with heavy rain and strong winds through about midnight with mostly cloudy skies and lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with lower humidity, highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: The main focus for this evening will be for severe storms that develop in the next couple of hours and slide south
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Friday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be quite high on Friday, but we’ll get a break from high pollen levels behind a cold front.
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Tracking potential severe storms this evening
TODAY: Thursday is hot and sunny, with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s. Humidity will be high enough to get our heat index, or feels like temperature, to nearly 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as a cold front moves in from the north around 7 p.m. in Macon county, making it to
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Tracking triple digit heat indices and severe storm potential
TODAY: Thursday is hot and sunny, with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s. Humidity will be high enough to get our heat index, or feels like temperature, to nearly 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as a cold front moves in from the north around 7 p.m. in Macon county, making
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How weather can change fish habits
With warmer temperatures and more free time for some, heading to the lakes across the states might be the first thing on many people’s minds. Angler’s across the state check in with weather conditions to check to see their comfortability, but many also check in to see how the forecast can change sport fish habits.Â
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Tracking triple digit heat indices and storms by tomorrow evening
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the low to mid-90s with a heat index between 100-102. Storms move in from north to south in the evening, and some could be severe north of Highway 24. EXTENDED: Tonight we remain quite warm with lows
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Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
Thursday’s UV index will be dangerously high with a sunburn time around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will get a little lower behind a cold front Friday into Saturday.
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Tracking a hot and humid week with storm chances
TODAY: Wednesday will be warm, and somewhat humid, especially in the morning. Humidity levels will drop a smidge this afternoon as highs reach near 90. This comes as skies remain mostly sunny through the day. TONIGHT: Winds remain from the southwest overnight, and with clear skies, we’ll start the day Thursday warm, sunny and feeling
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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very high on Wednesday as sunshine returns, with a burn time of only around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will be moderate to high, with mainly grass pollen as the primary allergen.
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Climate Matters: Strongest storms producing more rain in a warming climate
ABC 17 Stormtrack is digging into how globally warming temperatures is and could continue to impact precipitation rates over the next several decades. Most of the country is expected to see precipitation extremes increase with 3.6 degrees of global warming, according to Climate Central. The indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) initiative has put together
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Tracking heat indices approaching triple digits late this week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the lower to mid-60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Heat index values in the low 90s. EXTENDED: Our upper pattern begins to shift as a high pressure ridge nudges in our direction. We’ll be on the northern periphery
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