Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Boone, Cole, and Moniteau Counties in Central Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Boone County, northwestern Cole County, and northeastern Moniteau County in central Missouri. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts several locations in central Missouri, including:

• Cities and Towns: Columbia, California, Centralia, Ashland, Hallsville, Rocheport, Jamestown, Kliever, Lupus, McBaine, Sandy Hook, Easley, Midway, Marion, Wilton, Hartsburg, and Murry.
• Infrastructure: Columbia Regional Airport and Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 115 and 133.
• State Parks: Rock Bridge State Park, Finger Lakes State Park, and Jewell Cemetery Historic Site.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows, as these storms are capable of producing damaging winds. If you are traveling on Interstate 70, be prepared for hazardous driving conditions.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Small hail is possible.
• Storm Movement: At 10:25 PM CST, storms were located along a line from Rocheport to near Jamestown, moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 10:25 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 11:15 PM CST.