High winds have blew over a tractor trailer in Holt County,
shutting down the southbound lanes of I-29 north of St. Joseph.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports high winds this afternoon toppled the truck at mile marker 91.

The Highway Patrol reports that southbound I-29 is now clear and reopened to drivers traveling that direction.

Heavy winds also blew over another tractor trailer near mile marker 93, however that one is not affecting traffic with it going into the median.&nbsp; The Highway Patrol advises drivers with these winds to be cautious driving alongside tractor trailers

The National Weather Service forecasts winds gusts of 50 to 60 mile per hour as a strong storm system moves into the area.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730321796702.jpeg" alt="Tow trucks pull up a trailer tractor that was blown over by high winds at Mile Marker 91/ Photo courtesy of MSHP Sergeant Shane Hux" />
 <figcaption>Tow trucks pull up a trailer tractor that was blown over by high winds at Mile Marker 91/ Photo courtesy of MSHP Sergeant Shane Hux</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTIN/MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostHigh winds have blew over a tractor trailer in Holt County,
shutting down the southbound lanes of I-29 north of St. Joseph.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports high winds this afternoon toppled the truck at mile marker 91.The Highway Patrol reports that southbound I-29 is now clear and reopened to drivers traveling that direction.Heavy winds also blew over another tractor trailer near mile marker 93, however that one is not affecting traffic with it going into the median.&nbsp; The Highway Patrol advises drivers with these winds to be cautious driving alongside tractor trailers<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730321957709.jpeg" alt="A tractor trailer was also blown over and into the median at Mile Marker 93 during a severe thunderstorm in Holt County/ Photo courtesy of Sergeant Shane Hux" />
 <figcaption>A tractor trailer was also blown over and into the median at Mile Marker 93 during a severe thunderstorm in Holt County/ Photo courtesy of Sergeant Shane Hux</figcaption>
 </figure>The National Weather Service forecasts winds gusts of 50 to 60 mile per hour as a strong storm system moves into the area.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Southbound I-29 north of St. Joseph reopened after winds blow truck over