The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is an isolated risk for damaging winds in mid-Missouri this (Friday) afternoon and early this evening. That includes Columbia and Jefferson City. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher tells 939 the Eagle that the tornado threat is very low, adding that there is still some uncertainty about the …
Heavy rains have closed about a dozen roads in the Jefferson City area
Flooding has closed at least 11 roads in Cole County. The Public Works Department says those include Zion, Buffalo and Campbell roads. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) had to close a stretch of nearby Highway 94 due to flooding. Columbia has also received heavy rain in the past two weeks. Another inch fell Thursday at …
UPDATE: Columbia snow plow drivers hoping to have residential areas to passable state by tonight
Columbia Public Works is hopeful that all residential streets will be plowed to a passable state by Friday evening. A 70-person snow response crew has been on-duty since 7 o’clock last night: they’re currently using dump trucks to haul snow out of downtown Columbia, and crews have been plowing residential neighborhoods. Public Works is urging …
UPDATE: Tractor trailer crashes in snow on I-70 in Columbia; heavy traffic being re-routed
Another tractor trailer has jackknifed in the snow on I-70 in mid-Missouri, with the latest being on westbound I-70 near Stadium. Boone County Joint Communications tells 939 the Eagle that traffic is backed up to West Boulevard and is being re-routed. Numerous wreckers and tow trucks are being sent to the scene. Avoid the area …
Missouri Senate to have short week, due to upcoming winter storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City/St. Louis says Columbia and Jefferson City are expected to receive ten to 14 inches of snow, by Thursday evening. Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) tells 939 the Eagle that there will be no session tomorrow or Thursday, due to the winter storm. Rowden hinted that …