MARTINSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Storms that swept through Mid-Missouri on Tuesday claimed a life in Audrain County. Mike Aherns was killed when a wooden electric pole fell on him at his family-owned farm, his brother told ABC 17 News on Wednesday. Ashley Aherns, Mike’s brother, said their family has been farming in the area since the
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With summer in full swing, many people continue to grab a fishing pole and head to their nearest hot spots in hopes to catch their dream fish. Before you hit the water, it may not be a bad idea to bring a youth with you. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a program called
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and comfortable with highs in the mid-upper 80s. EXTENDED: We’ll see lows in the mid-60s by morning, leading into a really nice Thursday. Highs tomorrow will reach near our seasonal average in the upper 80s with a few clouds. We could see
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Mid-Missouri should prepare for possible flooding along the Missouri River.
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The UV index will be higher on Thursday with afternoon sun, and pollen levels remain low through the weekend.
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TODAY: We look to see clearing skies with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. We’ll end the day with sunshine. Temperatures are cooler thanks to this, and a cold front pushing southeast. We’ll still be humid to a degree, but avoid extreme heat, with highs in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: Skies are clear overnight, with temperatures
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TODAY: Wednesday’s showers and storms will wrap up this morning, leaving us at least partly cloudy until the afternoon when clouds clear. We’ll end the day with sunshine. Temperatures are cooler thanks to this, and a cold front pushing southeast. We’ll still be humid to a degree, but avoid extreme heat, with highs in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of people were without power on Tuesday in Mid-Missouri as storms entered the area. There were 432 Boone Electric Cooperative customers without power on 26 reported outages at the outages’ peak, according to Boone Electric’s outage map. A majority of the outages appeared to be near the Midway area. The number
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TONIGHT: Storms late, some could be strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Morning storms exit by midday. Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: The main severe threat will hold off until very late tonight, likely well after midnight. It’s still somewhat unclear when a complex
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A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday night for almost all of Mid-Missouri as the heat index could reach 105+.
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The UV index will be higher after rain exits on Wednesday afternoon, but pollen levels remain low all week.
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as Tuesday is similarly hot compared to Monday, with heat index values ranging from 103-107. Actual high temperatures will land in the mid-90s, but dew points in the 70s will make us feel like triple digits. Most of the day will be dry, and shrouded in a layer
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as Tuesday is similarly hot compared to Monday, with heat index values ranging from 103-107. Actual high temperatures will land in the mid-90s, but dew points in the 70s will make us feel like triple digits. Most of the day will be dry, and shrouded in a
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Tuesday will be the second straight day with a heat index above 100 degrees across Mid-Missouri.
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and warm with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Dangerous heat continues with heat index values between 104-107 degrees. Partly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and storms. EXTENDED: Extreme heat continues with high pressure overhead, allowing for a very muggy night and another dangerously warm day tomorrow. Highs reach the upper
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The temperature could be hot enough Monday and Tuesday to make playground equipment a burn hazard.
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With heat indices surpassing the triple digit mark for multiple days to kick off this week, many people’s electricity bills will look to rise while they try to get their temperatures to fall. One of the most important things to check in your home is the ceiling fan. With increased humidity, your body is less  effective
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The pollen levels will be low following a cold front Tuesday night, and the UV index will also be lower with more clouds and a few late afternoon storms.
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TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as dangerous heat looms in the forecast early this week. Temperatures reach upper 90s with enough humidity to have us feeling more like 105 under mostly sunny skies this afternoon. TONIGHT: We’ll be warm overnight as well, with little reprieve from the heat. Temperatures only drop into the
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TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as dangerous heat looms in the forecast early this week. Temperatures reach upper 90s with enough humidity to have us feeling more like 105 under mostly sunny skies this afternoon. A spot shower is possible in the north this morning, but overall Monday is dry and
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