The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for dangerous heat and humidity holding on through the end of the week. Strong storms are also possible by Thursday evening, posing the threat of heavy rain and isolated damaging winds. Upper level high pressure is locked into place for another day or
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A storm coming through mid-Missouri has caused several power outages and blown over trees have blocked a road in Columbia. According to the Boone County Joint Communications, drivers should choose an alternate route on Rock Quarry Rd between Grindstone and Stadium closed due to several trees down in the road. Boone County Joint Communications is
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers and storms overnight. Lows in the low to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy early with showers and storms south of I-70. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: It appears that the highest severe weather threat will be with these storms through about sunset, with more rain filling overnight along the cold front
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THURSDAY: Another hot one! Temperatures will push into the middle 90’s once again with a heat index in the 105-108 range. A cold front approaching the area will trigger some storms north of the area. Those look to move in during the early evening hours. At least initially, they’ll be capable of producing some damaging
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a spot storm possible north of I-70. Lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with highs in the mid-90s. Heat indices between 100-107. Storms return to the area by evening, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. EXTENDED: The line of showers and storms to our north could grow upscale and
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WEDNESDAY: It’s another hot, humid day getting into this afternoon. Temperatures will once again top out in the middle 90’s with a steady southwesterly breeze. That breeze will keep the humidity up, pushing the heat index into the 105-108 range again. Can’t rule out a stray shower or storm throughout the day. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a spot shower or storm north of I-70. Lows in the mid-upper 70s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-90s. Heat index between 105-110. EXTENDED: There are some showers trying to get going south of I-70 in Kansas, but I don’t think we’re going to see
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TUESDAY: Highs in the mid-90s today. Humidity is oppressive this afternoon and that will boost the heat index up to 104 degrees. This heat and moisture has made the atmosphere largely unstable and a line of storms is possible late today. Heavy rain moves through northwest Missouri around 4 pm and slides through this afternoon. Storms
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TUESDAY: Another hot afternoon setting up with highs getting into the middle 90’s again. You’ll feel the humidity as soon as you step outside, and that will make it feel like the middle 100’s. All of this heat and humidity looks to fuel some storms later today, some of which could be strong. Anytime after
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and muggy with a chance of storms east of Highway 54. Lows in the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with scattered showers and storms by late afternoon into the evening. Highs in the mid-90s with a heat index between 102-108. Some storms may be strong to severe with quarter-sized hail and gusty winds.
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TODAY: A Weather Alert Day has been issued as brutal temperatures arrive this afternoon; the entire state of Missouri is under a Heat Advisory that lasts through Thursday evening. Highs reach the mid-90s and abundant humidity will push the heat index up to 105 degrees. Avoid spending time outdoors today and drink plenty of water.
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Tonight: Showers will begin to redevelop to the west of Central Missouri and slowly filter throughout much of the viewing area. The main threat with these showers is the possibility of isolated flash flooding. The overnight low will drop to 71 as winds continue out of the southwest. Tomorrow: Showers will begin to push to
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TODAY: Some scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible this morning as a storm system moves in from the west. Highs will still reach right around 90 degrees with a heat index in the upper 90s close to the triple digits. Isolated storms begin popping up across the area this afternoon as
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TODAY: Mostly sunny and hazy with highs in the low 90s. Heat index between 95-98. TOMORROW: A front will creep into Mid-Missouri and could bring storms north of I-70 by Sunday morning. There may be a slight break in the late morning to early afternoon, but storms return again in full swing the rest of
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with highs in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the low 90s. Heat index between 95-98. EXTENDED: It’s been a hazy day with that wildfire smoke filtering back in, so we’ll likely see that affect the sunset once again. Temperatures warm
Continue Reading Today: Light to moderate fog is currently covering most of the viewing area but will begin to push out by mid-morning along with the remaining showers. By this afternoon, clouds will become mostly clear and the temperature will increase to 90. Tonight: Mostly clear skies will cool Central Missouri just below 70 for the overnight
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers and storms possible overnight into Friday morning. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Clearing early, becoming mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the upper 80s to around 90 with a heat index between 93-95. EXTENDED: A weak disturbance rolling through the area will continue to bring a chance for
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THURSDAY: Isolated showers and storms will be possible throughout the day. We’re not expecting anything organized or widespread, but keep the umbrella handy. Highs will top out in the low to mid 80’s. TONIGHT: The threat of one or two storms will linger into the overnight hours. Temperatures will be a little slower to
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a chance of a spotty shower or storm toward afternoon and evening. Highs in the lower to mid-80s. EXTENDED: Expect a few more clouds tonight as a disturbance moves into the area on Thursday and brings a chance for some spotty
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As we race toward the fall, severe weather will continue to be a threat for mid-Missouri. The National Weather Service has implemented a new service geared toward alerting citizens when particularly dangerous weather is approaching. There are several ways to receive notifications when severe weather is coming: television, social media, apps, text messages, and outdoor
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