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Boone, Cole county officials have plans in place for flash floods

July 19, 2023 11:33 AM Avery Roehler

Southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois were pounded by heavy rains early Wednesday that led to dangerous flash flooding.

Storms bring hail and heavy rain across Mid-Missouri Wednesday morning

July 19, 2023 5:58 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service says Boone County saw almost two inches of rain Wednesday morning and issued a flash flood warning for Boone County. That warning expired at 5:45 a.m. The morning storms also brought hail into the Boone County area. Marble size hail in Columbia at ABC 17 News Station The

Tracking morning storms and warmer temperatures

July 19, 2023 4:04 AM Nate Splater

THIS MORNING: Isolated storms bringing small hail and flash flooding are possible early morning before 10 AM, and areas that see rainfall may also experience fog. Conditions clear up by late morning but rain could return later in the day. TODAY: The early afternoon looks drier, with hot conditions returning as the feels-like approaches the

Wednesday’s UV index and pollen tracker

July 18, 2023 11:00 PM John Ross

The UV index will be high with partly cloudy skies ahead of evening rain chances. Pollen levels will remain low for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count remains low through the week.

Tracking storms tonight, warmer conditions tomorrow

July 18, 2023 4:10 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: Rainfall is winding down this evening, and we expect to see drier conditions through the evening. A low level jet of wind will increase at the low levels of the atmosphere, from the south. This may help generate thunderstorms later tonight, close to midnight. This will likely come right along the edge of greater

Air quality impacts across Missouri from historic Canadian wildfires

July 18, 2023 5:28 PM Nate Splater

Hazy skies have been all too common this summertime due to dry conditions and an unprecedented wildfire season. Generally this smoke has remained confined in the upper atmosphere, as it has to reach great heights to be transported across the continent. Still, this wildfire smoke has been coupled with extreme drought conditions locally, which also

Tracking a soggy Tuesday with more chances for scattered storms

July 18, 2023 12:56 PM Nate Splater

Today: Scattered storms continue into the afternoon with isolated severe hail and winds in southeastern Missouri. Flooding is also a concern areawide after several rounds of storms recently so take it slow on roadways. Tonight: Isolated storms fire up along a boundary overnight bringing heavy downpours and lightning. Lows cool to the mid-60s. Extended: Wednesday

Tracking morning through afternoon showers/ storms

July 18, 2023 3:47 AM Chance Gotsch

Today: Showers and storms move into the region after 7 AM with the primary impacts being heavy downpours and gusty winds. A few storms have the possibility to become strong with isolated winds up to 60 mph possible. Afternoon highs only reach into the mid-80s with the wind direction varying. Tonight: A few isolated showers

Tuesday’s UV index and pollen tracker

July 17, 2023 10:07 PM John Ross

The UV index will be high in-between scattered showers and storms around midday. Pollen levels will remain low for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count remains low before climbing into the moderate territory by Friday.

Tracking Monday evening storms, ahead of more rain Tuesday

July 17, 2023 4:34 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: Chances for isolated storms continue into the evening, with any development have strong to severe potential. Overall, many will stay dry, but watch the radar if you have outdoor plans. Activity will wane after sunset, and temperatures will fall into the upper 60s by sunrise. TOMORROW: More thunderstorms developing to our north overnight, will

El Niño and record ocean heat complicate hurricane forecasts

July 17, 2023 7:12 PM Nate Splater

The Atlantic hurricane season is currently underway, officially kicking off at the beginning of June, and a rocky forecast is expected as an atypical pattern develops in the coming months. This year has already been unusual, with two named storms forming concurrently in the Atlantic in June for the first time ever. Conflicting atmospheric features

Tracking more scattered storms and hot temperatures

July 17, 2023 11:50 AM Nate Splater

This Afternoon: Highs reach the upper 80s as showers and storms move into the region. Brief heavy downpours and gusty winds remain the primary impacts with some isolated storms in southwestern portions of Mid-Missouri seeing a potential of becoming strong to severe. Tonight: Lows cool to the mid-60s as isolated storms continue overnight. Extended: Tuesday

Tracking afternoon scattered storms with mid-week rising temperatures

July 17, 2023 3:43 AM Chance Gotsch

Today: High’s rise into the upper 80s as chances for a few scattered showers and storms move into the region. Brief heavy downpours and gusty winds remain the primary impacts with some isolated storms in southwestern portions of Mid-Missouri seeing a potential strong to severe storm possible. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did last week’s rain ease the drought in your area?

July 17, 2023 2:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

A couple of rounds of rain finally brought some much-needed relief to Mid-Missouri last week.

Monday’s UV index and pollen tracker

July 16, 2023 11:48 PM John Ross

The UV index will be high, despite partly cloudy skies and a chance for spotty showers and storms Pollen levels will remain low for all allergens, with grass, plantain, and nettle the primary allergens. Pollen count remains low to moderate through the week.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking storms with strong wind potential Sunday night

July 16, 2023 4:52 PM John Ross

SETUP: Instability building back into the atmosphere in mid-MO will provide enough fuel for storms, that develop tonight, to carry a very limited severe wind threat into the region. Enough wind shear in the atmosphere will be present to keep these storms alive long enough to produce potential for damaging winds as they spread east

Tracking storms tonight, and a drier Monday

July 16, 2023 6:12 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: Storms redevelop tonight in moderately favorable conditions for severe storms. Given the potential, and overnight timing, we’ve issued an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. Overall, the threat is low, but you may want to secure loose items before heading to bed. Some isolated strong to damaging winds are possible. Storms develop near KC,

Tracking scattered storms as daily rain chances return

July 16, 2023 3:59 AM Nate Splater

Today: Sunday starts off dry with increasing cloud cover and temperatures approaching 90 degrees before noon. Scattered showers and storms will move in from the northwest by early afternoon bringing a low risk for severe winds and hail. Storms are not expected to exit the vicinity until late overnight. Tomorrow: Monday will be a near

Sunday UV Index and pollen tracker

July 15, 2023 10:29 PM Chance Gotsch

Skies look to remain partly cloudy Sunday throughout the first half of the day allowing for a UV Index of 10. Scattered showers and storms remain possible during late afternoon hours. Sunburn time can occur in as quickly as 30 minutes without SPF protection of 30 or higher. Pollen levels remain at lower levels the

Tracking clear overnight conditions with Sunday afternoon scattered storms

July 15, 2023 4:47 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s as skies remain mostly clear. Winds remain out of the west at 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: Sunday sees a dry start to the morning with increasing cloud cover. By the early afternoon hours, scattered showers and storms make their way into northwestern portions of Mid-Missouri. The threat level for