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Tracking quiet and mild weather before another severe threat on Wednesday
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (305+ words) ABC17 NEWS TODAY: Monday is a continued break from the heat and humidity. Light northwest winds and sunny skies will make for a pleasant day in the mid-70s with low humidity. TONIGHT: Skies remain clear overnight. Temperatures fall to the low 60s and…...
Red Cross shows inside of new Mid-Missouri headquarters
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) ABC17 NEWS The American Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri held a media event on Wednesday that showed off its new headquarters that is being built in southern Columbia. The new facility will be located in the 4600 block of Stellar…...
New National Weather Service Jefferson City meteorologist could streamline state operations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) The State Emergency Management Agency has a new full-time National Weather Service meteorologist in Jefferson City to aid with day-to-day operations and severe weather. Brandon Dunstan started in the new position in February. He's a part of the NWS' goal…...
No injuries reported after storms cause damage in Randolph, Monroe counties
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) Fallen trees and other damage was seen across Randolph and Monroe counties after severe storms swept through the area Monday morning. Randolph County Emergency Management Director David Gaines said the first warning of tornadoes out came out of Chariton County…...
Weather Alert Day: Damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail possible Friday
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (240+ words) An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for the threat of severe storms through late Friday night. Storms have already started developing across far western and northwest Missouri, and have quickly become severe. A Tornado Watch is in…...
Power outages reported across Mid-Missouri after storms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) Thousands of people in Mid-Missouri were without power on Thursday morning. Columbia Water and Light shared on X at 8 a. m. that an electrical outage was affecting 1, 200 customers in south Columbia. Matt Nestor, a spokesperson for the department, said a tree fell…...
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8: 53 AM CDT until March 16 at 7: 00 AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (170+ words) ABC17 NEWS The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 Jump to comments " ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Manage your cookie preferences below: Essential cookies enable basic functions and are…...
Insider Blog: Strong system starts the weekend warm before ending it cold with wind and snow
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (252+ words) The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a dynamic area of low pressure that is forecast to bring a chance for storms, snow, and deep cold into the region via gusty winds. Behind this cold front, temperatures will cool, and storm…...
Power being slowly restored throughout Mid-Missouri after high winds cause damage
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) Power is slowly being restored around Mid-Missouri after strong winds knocked down trees and power lines earlier today, according to officials. Ameren continues to report outages in Cooper and Camden counties. Earlier, Mexico, Missouri, officials said multiple power lines on…...
Tracking a warm-up heading into the 4th of July with weekend storm chances
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) Chance Gotsch grew up just south of St. Louis and moved to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Atmospheric Sciences. His interest in weather begin as a child when he used to be afraid…...