Sun, 23 Jun: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, with Hazards – L: 68°, H: 80°
Today’s weather conditions for Columbia Missouri, reported at 5:15 AM on Sunday, the 23rd of June. Overnight, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Then later, Sunday, occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday Night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Next, Monday, scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunrise today will be at 5:44 am and the sun will set at 8:38 pm.
There are 3 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.
Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois. Day one. Today and tonight. Thunderstorms are likely today and tonight. Some thunderstorms may be severe late this morning through this evening, particularly across central and southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. The primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. There is also a risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across central and northeast Missouri and west central Illinois. The flooding threat is greatest where heavy rain has fallen across central Missouri within the past two days. Please refer to the Flash Flood Watch product that is in effect for further information. Major river flooding is ongoing along parts of the Mississippi and lower Illinois Rivers. Days two through seven. Monday through Saturday. The chance of thunderstorms will continue on Monday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms late Tuesday night across northeast and central Missouri and west central Illinois. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, and during the daytime hours from Thursday through Saturday. Major river flooding is forecast to continue along parts of the Mississippi and lower Illinois Rivers. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation may be needed later today and this evening. Spotters are encouraged to report any severe weather, if observed, to the National Weather Service. Spotters are also encouraged to report rainfall amounts in excess of an inch or any flooding, if observed, to the National Weather Service.
Flood Watch. Flash flood watch remains in effect through this evening. The Flash Flood Watch continues for. portions of west central Illinois and Missouri. including the following counties. in west central Illinois. Adams IL. Brown IL and Pike IL. In Missouri. Audrain MO. Boone MO. Callaway MO. Cole MO. Lewis MO. Marion MO. Moniteau MO. Monroe MO. Montgomery MO. Osage MO. Pike MO. Ralls MO and Shelby MO. through this evening. Multiple rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms are expected through this evening. Several inches of rainfall in localized areas will be possible with each thunderstorm round. In addition, these thunderstorms will be dropping heavy rain on some areas that already have a saturated ground due to recent heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying or poor drainage areas. and ultimately dangerous flash flooding on smaller creeks and streams. Significant rises on larger streams and rivers will also be possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Flash Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are favorable that may lead to flash flooding. People in the Watch area, especially in flood prone areas, should use this time to make preparations just in case. Stay informed, and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.
Flood Warning. Forecast Flooding Changed from Moderate to Major Severity for the following river in Missouri. Missouri River at Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. Precautionary/preparedness actions. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts change. Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at water. weather. Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity. The Flood Warning continues for The Missouri River at Jefferson City At 8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 27. Flood stage is 23. Major flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to crest near 31. feet by Tuesday evening. The Katy Trail floods near Claysville. Railroad tracks begin to flood. The Cedar City levee at the Highway 63 bridge, the Capitol View levee south of the airport, the Wainwright levee, and the Jacobs levee near Tebbetts all overtop near this height. The Renz levee upstream of Jefferson City and north of the Missouri River and the Capitol View levee protecting the airport are overtopped near this height. Power plant operations are affected. Airport property begins to flood. The Tebbetts East Levee south and east of Tebbetts and the Cole Junction levee just northwest of Jefferson City are overtopped near this height. the Prison Farm and Hartsburg Section 3 levees are overtopped near this height. Washington Park along Wears Creek begins flooding. The Katy Trail floods between McBaine and Easley. Osage City on the Osage River may begin flooding from backwater. This is particularly true when the St. Thomas gage is above 11 feet. Also, the prison farm levee 7 to 10 miles north of Jefferson City will overtop near this stage. Walnut Street just southwest of U. Near this height, Highway 94 near Portland and Harold Cunningham and Fox Hollow Roads near Easley begin flooding. Missouri River Jefferson City 23.
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