Task Force 1 helping with searches in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian
Missouri Task Force 1 has moved from Fort Myers, Florida to nearby Fort Myers Beach as it helps with Hurricane Ian recovery work.
Continue ReadingMissouri Task Force 1 has moved from Fort Myers, Florida to nearby Fort Myers Beach as it helps with Hurricane Ian recovery work.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Mostly sunny skies with a continued east-southeast breeze at about 10-15 mph will render another day in the upper 70s and low 80s. TONIGHT: High and thin clouds will arrive this afternoon and thicken overnight. Temperatures drop into the low 50s and upper 40s. EXTENDED: On Wednesday, winds will turn more southerly, attempting to
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-upper 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s to around 80. EXTENDED: We’ll stay mild heading into this evening with lows falling down into the upper 40s. We can expect another similar day tomorrow with temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80. I am
Continue ReadingFall is in full swing as we enter the first week of October with temperatures looking to decrease substantially by the end of the week. One thing that becomes very noticeable across Mid-Missouri is the bright and vivid yellow and red hues of the tree leaves as they change from the summer months towards the
Continue ReadingToday: Winds continue out of the east at 5-10 mph and mostly sunny skies. Afternoon highs top out into the upper 70s. Tonight: Winds switch out of the southeast overnight at 4-8 mph. Skies remain mostly clear with overnight lows into the upper 40s. Extended: Temperatures continue to warm into the low 80s Tuesday and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search
Continue ReadingTODAY: Sunshine returns for yet another day in what has been a pretty stagnant pattern. Wind direction will generally remain out of the east at speeds of about 5 to 10 mph. Yesterday’s high was near 80 degrees for many, and with a similar setup, expect similar temperatures. In more detail, temperatures at the lowest
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the tragedy of Hurricane Ian continues to unfold, volunteers with the Convoy of Hope are stationed in the most impacted areas in Florida giving out food, water and supplies to those in need. Convoy of Hope out of Springfield arrived in Florida a few days ahead of the storm and they have been providing people
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight temperatures cool to the lower 50’s tonight as skies remain mostly clear with winds out of ENE at 5-10 mph. Tomorrow: Skies remain mostly clear with afternoon highs back into the upper 70s. Winds remain out of the east. Extended: Temperatures remain into the upper 70s nearing 80 degrees by Wednesday afternoon. Two
Continue ReadingToday: Valley fog possible early in the morning. Gorgeous by the afternoon with highs in the upper 70s. Tomorrow: Rinse and repeat with highs in the upper 70s and clear skies. Extended: By Wednesday, winds return out of the south leading to an increase in temperatures near the 80 degree mark. Multiple cold fronts Thursday
Continue ReadingTonight: Temperatures cool to the upper 40s tonight as skies remain mostly clear with winds out of the east at 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: Conditions remain similar to Saturday’s with mostly sunny skies and highs into the upper 70s. Winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. Early morning heavy valley fog is possible especially
Continue ReadingToday: Patchy fog in low lying areas in the early morning. Highs reach the mid-70s with clear skies. Pack a light jacket as you head out to cheer on the Tigers with temperatures in the upper 60s by kickoff. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. Extended: The early half of next week
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-upper 40s. Patchy fog in low lying areas. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: We’ll cool into the 60s after sunset tonight, with lows dipping back down into the mid-40s. There could be some areas of patchy fog in river valleys once again, but we’re
Continue ReadingTODAY: Mostly clear and mild with highs again in the lower 70s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies are the rule overnight as a light breeze remains out of the east. This allows lows to cool to the lower 40s. EXTENDED: Temperatures on Saturday are expected to warm slightly in the mid-70s by the afternoon. Expect mostly
Continue ReadingThe American Red Cross is sending people and equipment from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Friday is another picturesque day with abundant sunshine, afternoon highs in the low-to-mid 70s, and a light breeze from the east-southeast. TONIGHT: Some mid-to-high level clouds may arrive this afternoon and evening, but mostly clear skies are the rule overnight. A light breeze remains out of the east. EXTENDED: With little change, temperatures on
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) After driving 18 hours, a Missouri Task Force One specialty team began its assessment in Cape Coral, Florida. The team deployed Tuesday and Gale Blomenkamp — Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief — said they should be there 10 days or fewer. The team consists of one team leader, two small
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ian has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane again as it has moved out over the Atlantic off the coast of northeast Florida. Winds are currently at about 75 mph and it will likely make another landfall late tonight or early Friday morning as a Category 1 along the central coast
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear with areas of patchy fog. Lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and mild with highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: There could be some areas of patchy fog tonight if the winds can die down enough, but other than that a perfect start to our Friday. We’re a touch warmer in
Continue ReadingWatch live storm updates in the player above. UPDATES: Watch a Thursday afternoon update in the player above. As of the 4:00 p.m. Advisory, Ian listed to have maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, and has strengthened yet again to a category 1 hurricane. This has increased the severity of the situation for folks up
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