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Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker

July 9, 2024 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

Weather Alert Day: Another round of rain could bring more flooding to Mid-Missouri

July 8, 2024 4:28 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATES: Tuesday Morning: There is little change to the forecast this morning, just an update in rainfall expectations. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of the potential for more dangerous flooding as rain and storms return to Mid-Missouri tonight through Tuesday afternoon. The remnants of Tropical Storm

Tracking a soggy Tuesday with a light at the end of the tunnel

July 9, 2024 3:57 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as widespread rain from the remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl move through the region. Widespread 2-4 inches of rain in southeast mid-Missouri will be an issue as it falls over already saturated, or near saturated grounds, causing a flood threat. The majority of the region

Tracking another round of widespread rain late tonight into tomorrow

July 8, 2024 3:59 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with scattered showers and storms moving in from the south. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Widespread rain and a few storms, with the heaviest rain along I-44. Flooding possible through late afternoon, especially south of I-70. Highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: The Weather Team is issuing a Weather Alert Day for the

Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker

July 8, 2024 5:27 PM Jessica Hafner

The UV index will be low tomorrow with rain in the area, and pollen levels stay low all week.

Flash flooding brings awareness to Turn Around Don’t Drown campaign

July 8, 2024 11:30 AM Allison Weaver

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri has seen an increase in flooding since the beginning of the month. According to the National Weather Service, Columbia has received almost nine inches of rain since July 1. The National Weather Service’s Turn Around Don’t Drown campaign has been referenced by officials since Columbia has seen flash flooding and water

Tracking scattered showers this afternoon before Beryl remnants brings showers and storms Tuesday

July 8, 2024 3:46 AM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Scattered showers push through Mid-Missouri throughout the day as highs reach into the lower 80s. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s as showers and storms push into the area from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants. Flooding remains a concern as this system drops high rainfall rates through the region on already saturated grounds. EXTENDED:

Tracking rain and storms to start the week

July 7, 2024 3:29 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking a line of storms that will move east into more central portions of Missouri by 4-7 PM. Highest concern with these storms are lightning and heavy downpours, but some storms could produce gusty winds and small hail stones. TOMORROW: I’m tracking storms dissipating throughout the morning but a mix of clouds and

Jefferson City’s Red Cross chapter sends responders to Texas

July 7, 2024 4:14 PM Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Red Cross volunteer from the Central and Northern Missouri Red Cross Chapter is driving an Emergency Response Vehicle to Texas as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. According to the news release, the volunteer left Sunday morning from the chapter office in Jefferson City. The Red Cross says other Missouri volunteers are

Monday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker

July 7, 2024 9:00 PM Sawyer Jackson

Monday will have a UV Index of 8 because of a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day. This means that it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be low over the start of next week.

Tracking showers and storms returning this afternoon

July 7, 2024 5:00 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: The morning starts dry with temperatures racing to the 80s by noon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop in western Missouri midafternoon and this activity tracks east through the evening. Up to an inch of rain is possible today and flood impacts should remain low. TOMORROW: Rain chances linger most of Monday but there will

Missouri Task Force One deploying to Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl

July 6, 2024 10:28 AM Nia Hinson, Euphenie Andre

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is heading to Texas Saturday morning, ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the task force to deploy as a type three team, consisting of 37 members, plus 10 ground

Tracking quiet conditions tonight and rain in the forecast

July 6, 2024 3:58 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear to partly cloudy sky conditions as temperatures drop into the mid 60s by the end of the night. Winds will shift into the SE at 5-7 mph with gusts up to 10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dry start to the morning with shower/storm chances beginning in the afternoon hours.

Sunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker

July 6, 2024 9:00 PM Sawyer Jackson

Before rain chances and clouds return in the afternoon, a UV index of 9 is expected. This means it will only take 20 minutes to receive a sunburn without proper protection. Pollen levels will be low over the start of next week.

Tracking another dry day before rain chances return

July 6, 2024 4:58 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: The weekend kicks off beautifully with the mid-80s and mostly sunny skies. Winds will be lighter out of the west. TOMORROW: Sunday also starts dry but scattered showers and storms track in by the afternoon and evening. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the rain in the 80s. EXTENDED: Monday looks even wetter with rain

Tracking near average temps and Sunday evening rain chances for the weekend

July 5, 2024 2:52 PM Chance Gotsch

TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with winds out of the northwest. Skies remain mostly clear. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes highs into the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the west at 4-8 mph. EXTENDED: Sunday becomes partly cloudy with highs into the upper 80s. Sunday late afternoon welcomes scattered shower

Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions

July 5, 2024 8:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag

Tracking better conditions to get outside this weekend

July 5, 2024 1:23 PM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Highs reach the low 80s with a northwest breeze around 10-15 mph. It will feel very comfortable outside after a drop in humidity. TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear tonight with temperatures falling into the low 60s. EXTENDED: Saturday is a near repeat with a few added degrees in the afternoon. Low pressure and

Tracking a break from rain and humidity

July 5, 2024 3:55 AM John Ross

TODAY: Friday is pleasant, with increasingly bright skies, and low humidity. Highs are forecast in the low 80s with a northwest breeze around 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight into early Saturday, skies remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the low 60s amid increasingly calm west winds. EXTENDED: High pressure keeps things calm and dry, with

Rescuers called to Three Creeks Conservation Area for swift-water rescue

July 4, 2024 3:31 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

Two people clinging to tree branches were pulled from floodwater at Three Creeks Conservation Area on Thursday afternoon.