UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the flash flood warning for northern Boone County until 1:03 pm. HERE IS OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Centralia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Sturgeon and all of northern Boone County remain under a flash flood warning until 7:03 this (Tuesday) morning, due to heavy rain overnight. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis …
NWS: Columbia/Jefferson City could see severe weather this evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) says while current ingredients are not there for severe weather in mid-Missouri, conditions are starting to become more favorable for that to happen. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Fred Glass tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia and Jefferson City could see damaging winds and hail this (Tuesday) evening. He also can’t …
Hail up to one inch in diameter possible overnight in central Missouri
Large hail and heavy rain is possible overnight in mid-Missouri, including in Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Marshall Pfahler tells 939 the Eagle that a large cluster of storms are expected to arrive in the listening area between 1 and 5 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, adding that large hail …
Snow causes major traffic problems across mid-Missouri, especially Columbia
The snow has caused numerous crashes across Columbia and Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications tells 939 the Eagle that a tractor trailer has overturned on snow-impacted westbound I-70 at the 128 mile marker near Rangeline. Westbound I-70 had numerous issues in the Columbia area overnight, and was closed due to two jackknifed tractor trailers …
February’s winter storms had impact on mid-Missouri school districts
February’s winter storms closed schools across mid-Missouri, including the region’s two largest districts. The National Weather Service (NWS) says 15.5 inches of snow and sleet fell in Columbia in February, impacting schools across the region. Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) had seven total snow days in February, according to JCPS spokeswoman Ryan Burns. Columbia Public …