TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds, chilly. Lows in the upper 30s. THURSDAY: Breezy and brighter. Winds gusting up to 30mph from the northwest. Highs reaching near 60. EXTENDED: Canadian high pressure begins to settle in on Thursday into Friday, bringing high temperatures down about 10 degrees on Friday afternoon. We’ll still have ample sunshine but it’s a
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With dual-polarization radar coming about in the early 2010s, we can now confirm when a tornado is doing damage. This helps out tremendously when tracking nighttime tornadoes.
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WEDNESDAY: While it won’t be as breezy as it was yesterday, clouds will try to slide in this afternoon. Temperatures once again look to threaten 60 degrees. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies stick around as lows fall back into the upper 30s. EXTENDED: Another sunny day looks to be on tap on Thursday, but breezy conditions
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ABC 17 News Stormtrack Meteorologist Luke Victor traces the path of the Nashville storm.
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Tornado sirens sounded Tuesday at 10 a.m. for the annual statewide tornado drill in Missouri. The tornado drill came during Severe Weather Week and just hours after a tornado ravaged through Nashville, Tenn. Sierra Thomas, the Cole County Emergency Management Agency director, said she drove out to Brazito to make sure sirens could be heard,
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The Columbia Fire Department and other local agencies have precautions in place if a tornado touched down.
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds, still warm. Highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. EXTENDED: Clouds return on Wednesday thanks to a disturbance passing us by, but we continue to be dry with highs still reaching near 60. We clear out again Thursday with
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TUESDAY: Mostly sunny skies overhead will help get temperatures to near 60 degrees later today. It will be a bit breezy at times with northwest winds gusting up to 25-30 mph at times. TONIGHT: Keeping skies mostly clear overnight, a southwest breeze will keep things stirred up enough that temperatures only fall into the upper
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TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds, lows in the mid-30s. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: We’re in for a gorgeous week around Mid-Missouri! Despite gusty northwest winds Tuesday, highs reach the upper 50s. The rest of the week features sunshine and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Friday is
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The US Army Corps of Engineers announced on Monday that dam releases in Nebraska were reduced to relieve pressure on Missouri levees.
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THIS AFTERNOON: Filtered sunshine will continue through this afternoon and temperatures will be cooler than yesterday. We’ll be in the upper 40s and low 50s with a northeasterly breeze. A couple spotty sprinkles are possible. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet.
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MONDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. A spot sprinkle is possible this morning. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s thanks to a northerly wind. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet. We’re tracking a disturbance that looks
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TONIGHT: To close out the first day of meteorological spring, we’re tracking chances for parts of mid-Missouri to see rain and some thunderstorms this evening and overnight tonight. These showers and storms will be short-lived, and they won’t drop a lot of water on the area. Overall, rain accumulations will be near a quarter of an
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When we think of the start of spring, we may be thinking about several different days like the spring equinox, daylight savings time and the many holidays that happen during the season. When meteorologists speak about the start of spring, you may be confused about what we really mean. Let’s break down the science of
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SUNDAY: We will start the day partly sunny but see increasing cloud cover as we head into the afternoon hours. Possible spotty showers after 2 pm but we will see those increase towards dinner. Highs are in the middle 60’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms likely sticking along and south of I-70 through the overnight
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TONIGHT: A mild night is in store for us here in Mid-Missouri with temperatures dropping into the mid-40s. Clouds will build in ahead of our next disturbance. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain warm, stretching all the way into the lower 60s for a high. Cloud cover will dominate as showers move into the area during the late
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SATURDAY: Sunny skies will dominate and temperatures will be warm with highs in the middle 50’s. SATURDAY NIGHT: We will be staying warm overnight but clouds will roll in with the help of a gusting wind up to 25 mph. Lows will be in the mid to low 40’s. EXTENDED: Sunday will be warm again
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TONIGHT: Becoming clear and cool. Lows in the upper 20s. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. EXTENDED: Winds will be breezy from the south on Saturday and continue into Sunday as temperatures climb into the low 60s for highs. Clouds increase on Sunday ahead of our next cold front
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Meteorological spring begins this Sunday. After above average snowfall this winter, many mid-Missourians are probably ready for warmer weather. On average, over the last 30 years, Columbia Regional Airport sees its first 75º+ day by March 10th. While the low 60s expected this weekend are a cut below that margin, we still have plenty more
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THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are in the low to mid 40s this afternoon. A spot sprinkle or two is possible, with a rumble of thunder or two possible near I-44. TONIGHT: Rain chances end before the sun sets and clouds are quick to go with them. That leaves skies mostly clear overnight as lows fall into the
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