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abc17news. com > weather > insider-blog > 04/30/2026 > how-current-drought-conditions-could-change-thanks-to-el-nino-this-summer

How current drought conditions could change thanks to El Ni'o this summer

13+ hour, 24+ min ago  (459+ words) As we close out April, Missouri finds itself at a climatological crossroads. Between a shifting global ocean pattern and a stubborn dryness in the soil for some, the forecast for this summer is shaping up to be a game of…...

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abc17news. com > weather > 04/26/2026 > tracking-dry-time-before-a-stormy-stretch-sunday-night-through-monday-afternoon

Tracking dry time before a stormy stretch Sunday night through Monday afternoon

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (442+ words) TODAY: I'm tracking a mostly clear start to the day as temperatures start in the mid-50s before clouds begin to enter the area during the later morning hours. By the afternoon, temperatures will top out in the upper 70s as winds blow…...

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abc17news. com > video > 04/30/2026 > tracking-modest-rain-chances-this-afternoon

Tracking modest rain chances this afternoon

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (327+ words) TODAY: A few showers and weak thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon. Thursday's high is forecast in the low-to-middle 60s with a variable light wind becoming a north breeze this evening. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 50s around sunset, and drier weather…...

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abc17news. com > weather > 04/30/2026 > tracking-scattered-storms-late-today-dry-and-cool-weekend-ahead

Tracking scattered storms late today, dry and cool weekend ahead

10+ hour, 54+ min ago  (322+ words) THIS AFTERNOON: Increasing clouds, with mild temperatures in the mid-60s. Scattered showers and storms will move into northern Missouri by 3 to 4 p. m. and track through Columbia and Jefferson City through the dinner hour. TONIGHT: Rain slowly exits to the south, wrapping up…...

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abc17news. com > weather > insider-blog > 04/19/2026 > three-tornadoes-confirmed-in-morgan-county-following-friday-night-severe-weather

Three tornadoes confirmed in Morgan County following Friday night severe weather

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (214+ words) The National Weather Service in Springfield on Monday confirmed a third tornado in Morgan County following Friday night's severe weather. This tornado brings the total to five between Benton and Morgan counties, with surveys being done farther east in Callaway,…...

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abc17news. com > news > 04/24/2026 > weather-alert-day-heavy-rain-continues-monday-morning-severe-threat-remains-possible-monday-afternoon

Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with very large hail and tornadoes possible through Monday evening

1+ week, 50+ min ago  (721+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day that will continue through about sunset Monday night, as the severe weather threat increases throughout the afternoon. A Tornado Watch has been issued south of I-70 for…...

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abc17news. com > weather > 04/24/2026 > tracking-a-mild-start-to-the-weekend-strong-storms-by-sunday-night

Tracking a mild start to the weekend, strong storms by Sunday night

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (340+ words) ABC17 NEWS TOMORROW: Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and a light easterly breeze. EXTENDED: The weekend will start sunny on Saturday, but clouds will roll in Saturday night, bringing a chance of a light shower or two. Clouds…...

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abc17news. com > news > 04/25/2026 > tracking-a-quiet-saturday-night-and-sunday-before-storm-chances-sunday-night-and-monday

Tracking a quiet Saturday night and Sunday before storm chances Sunday night and Monday

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (386+ words) TONIGHT: A warm and quiet evening lies ahead, with sunset still visible through some high, thin cloud cover. Temperatures fall into the 50s early Sunday morning. Some isolated showers are possible overnight. TOMORROW: Sunday is largely dry and quiet, with storms…...

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abc17news. com > weather > 04/27/2026 > new-national-weather-service-jefferson-city-meteorologist-could-streamline-state-operations

New National Weather Service Jefferson City meteorologist could streamline state operations

3+ day, 4+ hour 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…...

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abc17news. com > weather > 04/29/2026 > ef-2-tornado-hit-saline-howard-counties-on-monday-nws-confirms

EF-2 tornado hits Saline, Howard counties on Monday, NWS confirms

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (206+ words) ABC17 NEWS Officials are continuing to learn more about Monday's severe weather. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado developed near the Bluebird Trail southwest of Slater at 6: 52 a. m. Monday. The storm went east into Howard County and eventually…...