Missouri House Veterans Committee chair Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is championing bipartisan veteran suicide prevention legislation again this session. The committee voted 8-0 this week to approve Chairman Griffith’s bill that tasks the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding their efforts to prevent veteran suicide. The Jefferson City-based non-partisan MOST Policy Initiative testifies that risk of suicide is higher among veterans than the general population, and that Missouri has the nation’s 8th-highest veteran suicide rate. Chairman Griffith joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He tells listeners that he’s spoken to Governor Mike Parson (R) about the bill and that the governor, a veteran, understands its importance. Griffith hopes Governor Parson mentions veterans suicide and his bipartisan bill during next week’s State of the State address:
UPDATE: Mid-Missouri now under wind chill advisory; snow exiting region
A wind chill advisory is now in effect for Columbia, Jefferson City and most of the 939 the Eagle listening area through noon on Saturday.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist John Carney tells 939 the Eagle that today’s high in Columbia is only expected to be 10 degrees, while Saturday’s high will reach about 12. Wind chills in mid-Missouri today and tomorrow will make it feel like minus-15. The National Weather Service recommends that you place blankets and warm clothing in your vehicle in case you have problems. You’re also urged to protect your pipes and faucets.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated weather information.
UPDATE: Light snow and plummeting temperatures coming to mid-Missouri
While we’ll see sunshine again this morning, light snow and bitterly cold temperatures will be heading to mid-Missouri this evening.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Brad Charboneau says Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton are expected to see light snow beginning at about 6 pm, with snow continuing overnight and tapering off at daybreak. Mr. Charboneau tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia is expected to see a trace to an inch of snow, adding that he expects it to stick because of falling temperatures. He says Friday and Saturday’s high will only be 10 to 15 degrees, with wind chills expected to be minus-15.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
Mid-Missouri schools returning to class this morning; more bitter cold coming Thursday night
The wind chill warning that has impacted mid-Missouri for several days has been canceled, and temperatures in Jefferson City are expected to reach 40 today (Wednesday).
Many mid-Missouri students, including those from Columbia Public Schools (CPS), are heading back to class this morning after more than a week of winter weather. The weather has forced CPS to cancel classes three days in the past week-and-a-half, and many other mid-Missouri school districts missed more than that. The Jefferson City School District is open today, with snow routes in Callaway County only.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Jared Maples says Columbia and Jefferson City will see the sun today and no precipitation. He expects Columbia to see highs around 35, with Jefferson City’s high near 40. Mr. Maples tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia is expected to see light snow tomorrow (Thursday) night, with a half-inch to an inch of snow expected.
The NWS says more bitter cold will arrive in mid-Missouri tomorrow night, with sub-zero wind chills lasting through Saturday night.
UPDATE: Wind chill warning for Columbia in effect until noon; warmer temperatures on Wednesday
The wind chill warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for mid-Missouri remains in effect this (Tuesday) morning through noon.
Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton are some of the towns included in the wind chill warning area. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia and Jefferson City will see some sunshine today. He also says winds will shift to the west, which will help a bit with the Arctic air we’ve been experiencing. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Mark Britt tells 939 the Eagle that Ashland received another inch of snow on Monday. Columbia did as well, and the snow stuck to the ground due to the temperatures.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
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