Mizzou’s 2026 season ends with an 8-5 record after losing the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to Virginia. Missing a host of offensive players to transfers and injury, Mizzou’s offense failed to put up any points after the opening drive, making Virginia’s lone touchdown and two field goals enough to come out on top.
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Debby’s remnants hit DMV LIVE updates: Tornado Watches for entire area; Flash Flood Warnings issued
7AM UPDATE
WASHINGTON – TORNADO WATCHES are in effect for the entire DMV and FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS are in place for parts of the region on Friday as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds.
TORNADO WATCH FOR:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE CALVERT
CAROLINE CARROLL CECIL
CHARLES DORCHESTER FREDERICK
HARFORD HOWARD KENT
MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES QUEEN ANNE`S
SOMERSET ST. MARYS TALBOT
WICOMICO WORCESTER
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
BALTIMORE CITY
VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ACCOMACK ARLINGTON CAROLINE
ESSEX FAIRFAX FAUQUIER
KING AND QUEEN KING GEORGE KING WILLIAM
LANCASTER LOUDOUN MIDDLESEX
NORTHUMBERLAND PRINCE WILLIAM RICHMOND
SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD WESTMORELAND
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
ALEXANDRIA FAIRFAX FALLS CHURCH
FREDERICKSBURG MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK
ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD
EASTERN BAY
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT
DELAWARE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
KENT NEW CASTLE SUSSEX
PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAMS BERKS BRADFORD
BUCKS CARBON CHESTER
COLUMBIA CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN
DELAWARE JUNIATA LACKAWANNA
LANCASTER LEBANON LEHIGH
LUZERNE LYCOMING MONROE
MONTGOMERY MONTOUR NORTHAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY PHILADELPHIA
PIKE SCHUYLKILL SNYDER
SULLIVAN SUSQUEHANNA UNION
WAYNE WYOMING YORK
645AM UPDATE
Tornado Warnings for all parts of DMV have expired. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern District of Columbia…
South Central Montgomery County in central Maryland…
Arlington County in northern Virginia…
Northeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
The Western City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…
The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia…
* Until 945 AM EDT.
* At 637 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Arlington… Alexandria…
Bethesda… Annandale…
Springfield… Vienna…
Groveton… Falls Church…
Mantua… Fort Belvoir…
Pimmit Hills… Mclean…
American Legion Bridge… Rosslyn…
Potomac… Burke…
Oakton… Lincolnia…
Tysons Corner… Franconia…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
640AM UPDATE
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Warnings for parts of Maryland and Virginia as the remnants of Debby hit the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions with heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds.
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FAIRFAX AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA…
At 639 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over I395 and I495 Interchange, or over Springfield,
moving north at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Annandale around 645 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Springfield, Hayfield, and West Springfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
630AM UPDATE
VIRGINIA TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Tornado Warning for…
Southern Arlington County in northern Virginia…
Southeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
East central Prince William County in northern Virginia…
The southwestern City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…
* Until 645 AM EDT.
* At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near…
Springfield, Groveton, Fort Belvoir, Woodbridge, Burke, Lorton,
Franconia, Hybla Valley, and Newington around 625 AM EDT.
Alexandria, Annandale, Huntington, Lincolnia, and I395 and I495
Interchange around 630 AM EDT.
Mantua around 635 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hayfield, North Springfield, Mount Vernon, West Springfield,
Ravensworth, Mason Neck, and Potomac Heights.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, August 9
Taylor Grenda has the FOX 5 Weather forecast for Friday, August 9
MARYLAND TORNADO WARNING
…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHARLES COUNTY…
At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include…
Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Marbury, and Rison.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
6AM UPDATE
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CHARLES COUNTY…
At 602 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fairview Beach, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Charles County, including the following locations…
Nanjemoy.
Debby’s remnants hit DC live updates: Tornado Warning remains in effect
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Virginia
This Virginia mom ‘had to do something’ after her teen son’s sudden death: ‘There are no do-overs’
NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia mother who lost her 16-year-old son in a car crash six years ago is using her tragedy to advocate for safer roads during what experts say is one of the most dangerous driving periods of the year.
Tammy Gweedo McGee will never forget the phone call she received when her son, Connor, was killed by an unlicensed underage driver leaving a homecoming dance.
“I don’t want another mother to be me,” McGee said. “It’s heartbreaking every day to relive the death of your son.”
According to the National Road Safety Foundation, the end of the year leading up to New Year’s is one of the most dangerous times on roadways and highways, with a spike in crashes. While crash statistics are on the rise in Virginia, McGee has made it her mission to fight for change in honor of her son to make roadways safer.
“For me, it was lay down and die or stand up and fight. For me, I only had two choices: I had to do something,” McGee said.
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I’ve been following McGee’s story for years, but she recently showed me her safe haven — a corner tucked away in her home filled with pictures of Connor, his soccer jerseys and high school memories. Memories McGee says will forever live on.
“He was just so full of life,” McGee said.
A life taken too soon led McGee to start the Gweedo Memorial Foundation, where she travels to speak to teens and adults about staying safe behind the wheel. She’s successfully lobbied for legislative changes in this year’s General Assembly session, inspired by Connor. She says she plans to advocate for more changes so this doesn’t happen to someone else’s child.
“One of the most important things to realize is there are no do-overs in driving,” McGee said. “You don’t get to say, ‘Sorry, I killed your son.’ You don’t get to say, ‘I was just picking up the phone to check my texts, I didn’t mean to.’”
It’s a reminder this holiday season to have fun, but most importantly, be responsible.
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Here are your five takeaways.
Bowl games may not matter in the grand scheme of things. But despite what you may be told, they do have an impact on fan perception of a program. And Mizzou’s performance against Virginia will certainly leave a sour taste in mouths for the next few months.
Mizzou, a team that prides itself on a dominant run game and time of possession, was out-possessed by almost 17 minutes of game clock. A defense that made its bones on third-down conversion allowed the Cavaliers to convert 13 third downs for a 56.5 percent rate. The First Team All-American running back? Held to just 15 carries on the night, including conspicuous absences in critical, late-game moments (despite averaging 5.9 yards per carry.)
Don’t let the one-score outcome, or the fact that Mizzou nearly came back to win it late, fool you. The Tigers were flattened by Virginia in Jacksonville. Eli Drinkwitz and his staff will have plenty of bulletin board material to use for next season just based on this game alone.
2. So those final two plays…
I had written out a whole takeaway about how bad Matt Zollers was tonight. And by no means was he good. But the final drive, which saw him uncork a few mouth-watering throws, redeemed his performance somewhat. Unfortunately, an ultimate redemption was taken out of his hands by the referees.
With Mizzou sitting at the edge of the red zone on third-and-10, Matt Zollers scrambled to his right and threw a ball away under pressure from a Virginia defender. Then, after the ball had been out of his hand for a good second, another Cavalier came barreling in to lay a blind side hit on the freshman, whipping his head onto the turf and causing Zollers to grasp his helmet. After a few seconds of lying on the ground, Zollers bounced up for his final shot at the end zone.
Except it never came. The referees, using their discretion, removed Zollers from the game under the auspices of a possible head injury. Zollers, looking disconsolate at the decision, could only watch as walk-on Brett Brown put a lob into the corner of the end zone that was broken up by Virginia’s defense.
Perhaps it’s the right call by the officials given the game’s lack of importance and Zollers’ obvious discomfort after the hit. But allowing the hit to go unpunished in the first place will add to the grievance Mizzou fans will feel given the referees then put the Tigers at further disadvantage by removing their best passer from the game.
3. All chalk, all the time
With Mizzou’s loss to Virginia, the Tigers end their season perfect against teams with losing records… and winless against teams with winning records.
A team’s record isn’t everything, and it shouldn’t be the only factor in how we evaluate the program moving forward. The advanced numbers say that Mizzou was one of the country’s top 25-30 teams this year, and that’s meaningful when you play in the SEC. But it’s kind of poetic that this Mizzou team was exactly what it ended up on the scoreboard: Good enough to beat the bad teams, but not good enough to beat the good ones. It’s a tag that is starting to follow Eli Drinkwitz’s teams around, one that will be especially noteworthy given his new, eye-popping salary.
It’s a downer note for his season to end on, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t call out Mizzou’s new all-time single season rushing champion. Ahmad Hardy started the game with a bang, rushing 42 yards to set up Mizzou’s only scoring drive of the night. And while he was inexplicably sat for much of the game, he was able to bust enough trademark YAC runs to brake Cody Schrader’s record of 1,624 yards on the ground.
All eyes will be on the First Team All-American when Mizzou takes the field next season, and it’ll be difficult for him to top what he’s already done in black-and-gold. But he’s earned those distinctions, as well as the right to have an offense built around him. Get to work, Mr. Lindsey.
5. All eyes on the transfer portal and draft
Mizzou’s season on the field is over. But off-the-field, things are getting hairy.
Will the Tigers bring in QB competition for Zollers? Can they rebuild their WR corps and secondary? Will there be any upgrades in the trenches? How many more players will they lose? Which eligible players will declare for the draft?
A lot of questions hang in the air, and we won’t have to wait too long for answers.
Thanks to everyone who reads these pieces each week. Sometimes they’re a lot of fun to write. Sometimes they kind of suck. They’re always a challenge, and the engagement they get makes a writer feel good.
Happy New Year, all! M-I-Z!
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