Monday night’s expected sub-freezing temperatures have prompted Columbia officials to announce that they’ll open a temporary overnight warming center at the Wabash station downtown. The facility will operate as a warming center from 7 tonight until 6 am Tuesday, with the same hours tomorrow and Thursday nights. Columbia officials note the National Weather Service is …
Strong winds in mid-Missouri knock lights down; no serious injuries reported
Wednesday night’s severe weather prompted numerous severe thunderstorm warnings across mid-Missouri. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Boone, Cole, Callaway, Audrain, Moniteau, Cooper, Howard and Randolph counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City issued 16 severe thunderstorm warnings on Wednesday, while NWS St. Louis issued others. NWS Kansas City tells 939 the Eagle …
Missouri’s governor speaks to President Biden after deadly tornadoes in Show-Me State
Missouri’s governor says at least four people have been killed in the Show-Me State from Friday night’s devastating tornadoes. A woman was killed inside her home during an EF-3 tornado in St. Charles County, and three people died in far southeast Missouri’s Pemiscot County. Governor Mike Parson says the Bootheel deaths include a semi driver …