KOMU 8 First Alert Weather is tracking a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moving into mid-Missouri.
We are in a Storm Mode Index of 4, on a zero-to-5 scale, until 9 p.m.
Here are the latest updates.
Hartsburg residents issued evacuation order due to fire
A natural cover fire is blowing and growing in the 1900 block of Mackie Road in Hartsburg, and nearby neighborhoods are being told to evacuate, according to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.
The evacuation covers from River Road to Cedar Tree Lane.
Evacuees are being told to go to the Ashland Optimist Club.
Troopers encourage some Camden County residents to evacuate as fires occur
Missouri State troopers are advising that some Camden County residents in evacuate their homes and businesses for safety reasons.
Emergency officials recommend plans of action for severe weather
The Cooper County Emergency Management director spoke to KOMU 8 News about what you need to know in instances of severe weather, and what your safety plan should be.
Have an evacuation plan, pack an emergency bag, know where to shelter in place, and access local media for updates.
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Hundreds without power in mid-Missouri
Many in mid-Missouri are without power on Friday afternoon due to high winds.
Strong winds worsen fire along U.S. 63 south of Columbia
Eight units responded to the fire on U.S. 63 near Missouri 163, the deputy chief of the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District told KOMU 8.
The fire burned for about five minutes before units arrived, and it took about 10 minutes to put the fire out.
Sturgeon Baptist Church not available as a storm shelter
Sturgeon Baptist Church will no longer offer its basement as a storm shelter for the community, the Sturgeon mayor announced on social media Friday.
Mayor Seth Truesdell wrote on Facebook that the deacons of the church made this decision.
Kehoe activates state of emergency plan ahead of severe weather
Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency in Missouri Friday due to expected severe weather. Kehoe issued an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan and enable state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to provide assistance.
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