ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Insider

Rainy Start to the Weekend

Sharon Ray — 2010-03-11 20:48:27

Some light, spotty showers can be expected during the day Friday with daytime highs staying in the upper 40s. A band of� rain will move in from the east overnight Friday and spread westward over mid-Missouri�through early Saturday with winds at 15 to 20 mph from the north. A cold, steady rain will continue through the day Saturday, ending from late afternoon through early evening. Highest rainfall amounts will be found east of Highway 63 with lower amounts as you move west.

Minor River Flooding

Sharon Ray — 2010-03-11 16:35:34

Recent rains and runoff associated with snow melt from upstream locations have many rivers and tributaries rising, prompting flood warnings in parts of mid-Missouri.� Here are the flood stages and forecast crest for points along the Missouri river.

Missouri River:� Flood Stage�� Forecast Crest

Glasgow:�� 25 ft.�� Friday at 26.9 ft.

Boonville:�� 21 ft.�� Saturday at 23.4 ft.

Chamois: � � �� 17 ft. � � � � �� Monday at 18.5 ft

Gasconade:�� 22 ft.�� Monday at 24.3 ft.

Hermann:�� 21 ft.� �� Monday at 22.1 ft.

The Missouri river is forecast to stay below flood stage at Jefferson City.

Click here for the latest conditions on the Missouri River�

Severe Storms Threat Ending

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-10 23:40:37

For those staying up late worried about the weather, head to bed! The severe storms threat has diminished across mid-Missouri. A few isolated thundershowers are still possible in our extreme northern and eastern counties overnight along with some small hail & gusty winds. No life-threatening weather is expected overnight in mid-Missouri.

Tornado Watch Issued

Sharon Ray — 2010-03-10 20:01:59

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of mid-Missouri, south of I-70 until 2 a.m.� A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.�

Severe T-Storm Warning- Western Benton Co.

Sharon Ray — 2010-03-10 18:55:13

A Severe T-Storm Warning has been issued for western sections of Benton County for a t-storm capable of producing quarter size hail. The storm is just west of Warsaw and moving north at 45 mph.