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Rain Chances Increase Again Late Week

July 4th Straight Line Wind Damage

After two more mostly dry days, look for chances of showers and thunderstorms (30-60%) to increase once again for the end of the work week.

A swath of straight line winds reaching speeds of up to 105 mph impacted northern portions of Cole and Osage counties from approximately 2-3pm on July 4. Some of the worst damage occurred east of Jefferson City near Osage City (highlighted area in map). Hundreds of trees were blown down, several power poles were snapped, and numerous structures were damaged. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported.