The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Stormtrack Weather Alert Day ahead of the threat for severe thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday Afternoon Update: Showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of the cold front, and with ample sunshine this afternoon, they’ll have plenty of energy to work with through the evening. Storms will intensify and
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Strong winds knocked over an electric pole in Boone County as storms swept across Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. It happened on Route K at McBaine city limits before 6 p.m. BCJC: Electric pole leaning at Route K at McBaine city limits and creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.—
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TONIGHT: Strong storms through 9PM, becoming mostly cloudy and cooler. Storms this evening will bring the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Lows in the low 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and chilly with highs in the mid-50s. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms likely. EXTENDED: As strong low pressure moves out
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TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds throughout the morning. A cold front will drop south and fire off storms later this afternoon, some of which could become severe. All modes of severe weather are possible, for the latest details head over to the Stormtrack Insider Blog, or if you want to check out the
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid-50s. TUESDAY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect with the threat of strong to severe storms by mid-late afternoon. All modes including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes will be possible. Highs in the upper 70s before storms arrive. EXTENDED: The strong cold front moving through on
Continue Reading Afternoon Update: Temperatures have skyrocketed into the 80s across Mid-Missouri with increasing southwest winds. A cold front has started to develop storms to our north that are capable of producing large hail. Storm Mode: Discrete (L) vs. Linear (R) Synopsis: A strong cold front will slide southeast across the area overnight, bringing the chance for
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Officials in Arkansas say a tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas and hurt three people in the college town of Jonesboro.
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Several power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.
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If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so breaks social distancing guidelines.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.
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Afternoon Update: Skies have cleared across Mid-Missouri and storms have started to fire up across extreme northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa. There will be two more favorable areas for severe storms tonight; one along and north of Highway 24, and the other south of I-44. The area in between (most of Mid-Missouri) will still have
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Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.
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THURSDAY: Storms push back in this morning but should behave aside from a rumble of thunder or two. These look to move out toward the later morning hours. But that break appears to be short-lived with another round of storms redeveloping and moving in. Anytime after 1 PM these storms could move in, depending on
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The Jefferson City Salvation Army announced on Thursday its store on Michigan Street was closed until further notice after.
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Watch the full ABC 17 News Stormtrack Severe Weather Special.
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Starting off dry but showers and storms develop near a cold front by early afternoon. Some storms may be strong south of I-70 with potential hail, gusty winds, or a brief tornado. Highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: The passage of the cold front will be
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The newest data shows an increased potential of moderate flooding in many Mid-Missouri locations.
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TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms. Some could be strong with gusty winds and isolated large hail. Storms clear out by midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. TUESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Another low pressure system to our south slides by Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing the potential of steady rainfall and embedded
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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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