Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be low with morning sun, but clouds returning this afternoon. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Tracking cooler temperatures before a warming trend this weekend
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s as winds remain gusty out of the northwest up to 28 mph. Skies remain mostly cloudy. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain below average with highs just over 50 degrees. Skies remain mostly cloudy with win gusts continuing out of the northwest up to 28 mph. EXTENDED: Friday and Saturday welcomes
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Tracking dreary conditions before the weekend
TODAY: Stubborn clouds and hit-and-miss showers remain in the forecast today. Winds are sustained at 15-20 mph and may gust as high as 40 mph. Highs are expected to range from mid-40s to low 50s. TONIGHT: We’ll have clouds lingering for some overnight, keeping temperatures in the 30s, but mostly above freezing, overnight. EXTENDED: Most
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Tracking stubborn clouds and shower chances.
TODAY: An area of low pressure sits just north east of mid-Missouri, near the great lakes region. This has us in persistent northwest flow, with stubborn clouds and hit and miss showers in the forecast today. Showers are mostly morning focused, but clouds and winds will likely keep us cool today. Winds are sustained at
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Tracking a few showers, gusty winds, and flurries tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers and gusty winds. Lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few flurries across northeast Missouri. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s with gusty winds up to 40 mph. EXTENDED: Tomorrow will be dreary again as low pressure to our north will
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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will continue to be low on Wednesday with widespread clouds and some rain in the area. After a day with low pollen levels, allergens pick back up for the rest of the week. Tree pollens will be at high levels into the weekend.
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Monday storm damage recap
Monday saw widespread storms leading to damaging encompassing much of the state. From wind gusts up to 80 mph, hail over 2″, to weaker tornadoes it was a busy day for meteorologist across the region. Hundreds of hail and wind reports rang out across the state mainly centered along and just north of the I-44
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Pulaski, Phelps counties cleaning up after damaging storms
Thousands of homes and businesses remained in the dark Tuesday morning in the southern areas of Mid-Missouri while many residents were left to clean up damage after strong storms overnight.
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Tracking scattered light showers and cooler temperatures
TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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Cole County road closed because of washed out culvert pipe
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works said in a press release Monday morning that the 7900 Block of Settlen Road at the intersection of Enon Road will be closed effective immediately. The department told ABC 17 News in an email that the closure is due to weather as a culvert pipe is washing
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Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very low with widespread clouds. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Tracking showers and a quiet stretch of weather ahead
TODAY: Tuesday is a cloudy and cool day, with winds from the northwest through the day. Clouds will bring scattered showers on and off through the day. This will keep temperatures falling through the day, into the 40s this afternoon. Wind chills may be in the 30s by noon. Winds are sustained from the northwest
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-ALL CLEAR- Weather Alert Day: Large hail, destructive winds, and tornadoes Monday night
UPDATE: FINAL UPDATE – TUESDAY MORNING: As of 2 a.m. our severe threat has come to an end. A tornado watch technically remains in effect for a few of our southern tier counties through 3 a.m. but the storm threat has cleared. Storm reports gathered thus far have largely centered around hail, with up to
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Significant power outages reported in Cole, Camden counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages were reported Monday evening into Tuesday morning in Mid-Missouri, and Pulaski and Phelps counties saw significant outages after a round of storms rolled through the area. Last night a tornado warning was issued for Pulaski and Phelps counties, and several customers in those areas are waking up Tuesday morning
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VIEWER PHOTOS: Hail is seen around Mid-Missouri after storms roll through area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first round of heavy storms on Monday hit Mid-Missouri in the afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for Cole and Osage counties and was lifted just before 7 p.m. Several viewers submitted photos of hail in various sizes. Do you have photos you would want to share? Share them on our
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How to shelter in place in an apartment during severe storms
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for Monday. Wind, hail and tornadoes are all possible Monday afternoon and evening.
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Tracking severe storms tonight, much colder Tuesday
TONIGHT: Scattered to widespread storms, some could be severe with very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes along with heavy rain. The severe threat ends by around midnight, with lows falling into the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and colder with temperatures remaining in the upper 40s with gusty winds. EXTENDED: A warm front has
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Tracking severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes possible
TODAY: Monday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert day. Today is expected to be quite warm, in the mid-70s, as we are south of a warm front that exists somewhere near the Missouri/Iowa border. This will also put us squarely in the window for severe storms this afternoon and evening. Wind, hail, and tornadoes
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Monday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will be very low with widespread storms. Allergen levels remain high through the weekend. Oak, Juniper, and Elm are the primary allergens.
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Tracking potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
TODAY: Monday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert day. Today is expected to be quite warm, in the mid-70s, as we are south of a warm front that exists somewhere near the Missouri/Iowa border. This will also put us squarely in the window for severe storms this afternoon and evening. Wind, hail, and tornadoes
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