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Crews prepare for winter weather and slick roadways amid COVID-19

November 18, 2020 6:41 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge have been preparing for winter weather and the work that comes along with it.

Tracking strong gusty winds, warmer Thursday

November 18, 2020 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with south winds between 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Lows in the upper 40s to around 50. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and windy with southwest gusts up to 45 mph. Highs in the low 70s with sunshine. EXTENDED: Winds begin to ease Thursday night, but temperatures remain much

Tracking a windy and warmer Wednesday

November 18, 2020 5:06 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: High pressure has moved off to our east this morning. That has in turn swung winds out of the south already. With us being sandwiched between a potent high east and a developing low to our northwest, winds will pick up today. Southerly winds sustained from 15-20 mph with gusts up around 35 will

Tracking gusty winds and heightened fire danger Wednesday and Thursday

November 17, 2020 4:22 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warmer with gusty winds. Highs in the low to mid-60s with gusts between 30-35 mph. EXTENDED: Gusty winds continue on Thursday as winds pick up to 40-45 mph in the afternoon from the south, pushing temperatures up into the upper

Jefferson City and Cole County Public Works Departments say winter weather staffing amid COVID is a major concern

November 17, 2020 5:56 PM Connor Hirsch

This year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19

VIDEO: Iota shatters several Atlantic Hurricane Season records

November 17, 2020 6:20 PM Luke Victor

Philip Klotzbach is an EXCELLENT follow on Twitter if you’re looking for up to the date info on hurricane records! Only 2 Category 5 Atlantic #hurricanes on record have made landfall in Nicaragua: Edith (1971) and Felix (2007). #Iota is currently bearing down on Nicaragua as a Category 5 hurricane. pic.twitter.com/a3ej3bFXKv— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) November

Windy weather drives a warm up through the end of the week

November 17, 2020 1:03 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: More sunshine is on the way this afternoon! However, without the help of southerly winds, temperatures will be a touch cooler today. Highs will only top out in the middle 50’s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stick around tonight, with lows falling into the mid to upper 30’s. EXTENDED: Those breezy conditions return tomorrow with gusts reaching

Tracking a slight cooldown this afternoon

November 17, 2020 5:25 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: More sunshine is on the way this afternoon! However, without the help of southerly winds, temperatures will be a touch cooler today. Highs will only top out in the middle 50’s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stick around tonight, with lows falling into the mid to upper 30’s. EXTENDED: Those breezy conditions return tomorrow with

Weekend Storm Damage: Likely straight-line winds, not a tornado… here’s why

November 16, 2020 6:20 PM Luke Victor

Pictures of the damage Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F posted this picture Saturday evening after a severe thunderstorm came crashing through Osage Beach. The King’s Plaza shopping center sustained major damage to a commercial complex. A large roof from the southwestern flank of the building was lofted into the air, and slammed down onto

La Nina pattern to drive winter weather in Mid-Missouri

December 1, 2020 12:00 PM Jessica Hafner

We’re wrapping up a fairly variable fall after coming warmer and wetter than average in September, and finishing October cool and drier. November has had more above average days than normal or cooler than normal. Temperature and precipitation swings can be blamed on La Nina, a global cycle marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures

Tracking a cooler Tuesday followed by mild temperatures through Saturday

November 16, 2020 3:49 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the low 30s. Winds diminishing to about 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cooler with highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: The jet stream lifts well to our north by Wednesday, allowing winds to pick up from the south and gusts to 25-35 mph during the day.

Tracking a sunny, breezy start to the week

November 16, 2020 6:06 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: We’ll wake up to a bright sky and that looks to stick around this afternoon. Unfortunately, so will the breezy conditions, but those will help get temperatures into the low 60’s today. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stay parked overhead, leading to another cool night with lows in the middle 30’s. EXTENDED: A weak cold

Week starts seasonal, will end on a warm note

November 15, 2020 5:05 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Winds will finally start to subside this evening. Expect a cool night headed into Monday morning– temperatures will drop into the mid 30s. MONDAY: We’ll hold onto clear skies through the morning with another round of wind gusts picking up throughout the day. Winds will gust up to 25 mph. Expect a high near 60. EXTENDED: A

Weather Alert Day: Strong winds expected through early morning Sunday

November 14, 2020 12:32 PM Nate Splater

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team continues a Weather Alert Day through 9:30 Sunday morning as potentially damaging, non-thunderstorm winds push through the area. The core of the strongest winds will arrive between 3-6 am, with winds slowly subsiding through the morning. Winds could gust in excess of 50 mph at times! Stay with ABC

Storms hit Osage Beach causing damage to some businesses Saturday night.

Business owners assessing damages after severe storms hit Osage Beach

November 14, 2020 11:05 PM Zola Crowder

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Storms caused severe damage in Osage Beach according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop F said in a tweet people should avoid the area at this time. More pictures coming in. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/l6aICTeJpO— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) November 15, 2020 MSHP said no injuries are reported at

Tracking potentially damaging winds throughout the day

November 15, 2020 3:52 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: An ABC17 Weather Alert Day has been issued as high winds are expected, particularly in the morning. For the latest, visit the Weather Alert Day blog. High temperatures today will reach into the low 50s, but expect to feel a little cooler with the breezes. MONDAY: Expect another windy day with gusts above 20 mph. Temperatures will

National Weather Service provides tips to prepare for severe weather

November 14, 2020 7:24 PM Zola Crowder

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for severe thunderstorms Saturday night.

Tracking severe weather this evening, gusty winds overnight

November 14, 2020 5:19 PM Luke Victor

THIS EVENING: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert day has been issued as we are tracking severe thunderstorms this evening. For the latest visit the Weather Alert Day blog. Lows will drop into the 40s with strong, non-thunderstorm wind gusts persisting into the morning. SUNDAY: It will be a cooler, dry day Sunday with wind

Tracking thunderstorms to start the weekend

November 14, 2020 5:04 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Thunderstorms will move through for most of the morning and settle down a little bit by the afternoon. Temperatures will be a bit warmer with a high in the low 60s. Winds will be high with gusts possible up to 40 mph. Another round of thunderstorms is possible tonight as a cold front moves

Isolated strong storms possible Saturday

November 13, 2020 12:43 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the potential for a few strong storms by late Saturday afternoon across parts of Mid-Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center has placed areas south of I-70 in a marginal risk (category 1) and areas along I-44 in a slight risk (category 2) for severe weather on Saturday afternoon