TODAY: Thursday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as heat indices once again near 105 this afternoon. Increasing clouds through the day may limit that threat in the west and northwest. Spotty showers can’t be totally ruled out in the northwest this morning, but most will stay dry today until more scattered showers and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme heat has been no stranger to Mid-Missouri. Wednesday marked the fifth day in a row of an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for brutal heat. A Weather Alert Day continues into Thursday, as the heat index will surge up to 105 degrees. The heat can not only cause headaches for the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 16 days of doing search and recovery operations in Kerr County, Texas, Missouri Task Force 1 returned home Wednesday morning. Throughout the deployment, the task force worked with FEMA, local emergency agencies, volunteers, and international partners to deliver vital support following one of the most severe flooding events Texas has experienced.
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Many people have had their hand at fishing, but an alarming sight that few have seen while fishing is large numbers of lifeless fish rising to the surface in high numbers. This site can be alarming during the late summer months and occurs due to longer stretches of extreme heat. For about the past week,
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Thursday is another ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as the heat index will surge up to 105 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with afternoon isolated chances of showers and storms. Moderate downpours and lightning will be the main threats. EXTENDED: Friday morning
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TODAY: It’s the same story for today as it was yesterday, more heat and humidity. This heat is still dangerous, with feels like temperatures between 104 and 107 today. Remain hydrated and if you can help it, don’t stay outside for long periods of time. We’re going to remain sunny for most of today as
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TODAY: Wednesday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as we have potential for heat indices near 105 this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. For the latest on this heat wave, read our online ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day Blog. Highs will reach low 90s, however there is confidence that humidity will be generally lower
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme temperatures expected to linger in Mid-Missouri, cellphones and other electronic devices could be at risk for serious heat damage. If you’re not careful, that damage could leave you with a hefty repair bill — or worse, needing a full replacement. High temperatures can cause phones, tablets, and even laptops to
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It’s no secret that it’s been hot across much of the midwest including Mid-Missouri. Many people have been wondering what’s causing such a long heat wave to remain across the region. The main culprit behind this heat, is a slow moving high pressure system. When looking at the upper-level jet-stream, meteorologist often try to find
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and dangerously hot with highs in the low 90s and a heat index between 103-105. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues with the heat index approaching 103-105 degrees the next two days. We could see a cluster of storms trying to work
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with highs forecast in the 90s, and heat index values in the triple digits. This afternoon, it will feel like near 105. Otherwise, a calm sunnier day is in store. TONIGHT: Temperatures settle in the 70s overnight, with mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Wednesday and Thursday are similarly
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with highs forecast in the 90s, and heat index values in the triple digits. This afternoon, it will feel like near 105. Otherwise, a calm sunnier day is in store. TONIGHT: Temperatures settle in the 70s overnight, with mostly clear skies. View Post EXTENDED: Wednesday and Thursday
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Rounds of heavy rain fell across parts of Mid-Missouri over the weekend through Monday morning, prompting flash flood warnings as water covered roads were still being reported as of Monday afternoon in areas along and north of I-70. Some of the highest rainfall amounts came between Randolph, Macon, Monroe, Audrain, and Montgomery counties on Sunday
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and muggy with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Dangerously hot with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-90s. Heat index values approaching 105 degrees. EXTENDED: Showers and storms continue to dissipate this afternoon as the frontal boundary continues to lift north and lower level winds decrease tonight. High pressure continues
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms continue to push through the region throughout the afternoon hours. This aids in a slight cool down across the area providing some relief from the dangerous heat. Highs remain into the upper 80s and lower 90s. TONIGHT: Lows fall into the mid-70s leaving it tough to cool of spaces with
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TODAY: Monday is a hot one, and so it will be another Weather Alert Day. Every day through Friday will be a Weather Alert Day as heat indices reach to near or above 105 each day. Monday is Partly Cloudy after morning rain. Rain lets up by the afternoon. Monday’s high temperature is forecast in
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The heat wave that planted itself over our part of the country is here to stay for a few days. This week, Mid-Missouri remains under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. The high summer temperatures combined with heavy humidity have pushed the heat index into the triple digits. It’s a level
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TONIGHT: Storms north of Highway 24 could produce heavy rain and isolated strong wind gusts in two rounds; the first ending after sunset, with another round possible across northeast Missouri into early Monday morning. Lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Storms early to the north with highs in the low to mid-90s. Heat index
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms are possible north of I-70 early on Sunday, with rain becoming more isolated in the afternoon as heat takes over. Highs will reach the low to mid-90s, with the heat index climbing to 100 to 105 degrees. TOMORROW: Another round of storms will roll through northern Missouri early Monday before
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show Me State Games are in full swing this weekend. Early Saturday morning soccer matches began at Cosmo Park, continuing the non-profit’s goal of fitness, fun, and community for Missourians of all ages. Now in its 41st year, the games draw thousands of athletes from across the state. Executive Director Bruce
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