A strong low-pressure system ripped through America’s heartland earlier this week, bringing a multitude of hazards and impacts. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms made headlines on the southern flank of the sprawling spring storm, while blizzard conditions plagued points farther north. Locally, the storm brought over an inch of rain, one to three inches of snow
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Lightning is the most common thunderstorm related hazard, striking across the United States 25 million times each year. While severe thunderstorms often produce frequent lightning strikes, by definition, all thunderstorms produce this deadly hazard. The best way to stay safe from lightning, is to take shelter in a closed structure or automobile whenever thunder is
Continue Reading The topics of focus for the fourth day of severe weather preparedness week are damaging straight line winds and large hail, hazards that often accompany severe thunderstorms. A thunderstorm is classified as severe when it produces hail greater than or equal to one inch in diameter and wind gusts of at least 58 mph. Damaging
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Chilly and breezy conditions will prevail across Northwest Missouri Friday night, as a passing cold front brings northerly winds of 15 to 25 mph and a drop in temperatures. Early evening 40s and mostly cloudy skies will give way to clearing skies and upper 20s after midnight. A warming trend will be accompanied by abundant
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Chilly and breezy conditions will prevail across Northwest Missouri Friday night, as a passing cold front brings northerly winds of 15 to 25 mph and a drop in temperatures. Early evening 40s and mostly cloudy skies will give way to clearing skies and upper 20s after midnight. A warming trend will be accompanied by abundant
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Spotty light rain and snow chances will linger to finish out the work week, before sunshine and warmer temperatures make a welcome comeback this weekend. Cloudy skies will remain tonight, with a 30% chance of light showers and southeasterly winds at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight lows will fall in the mid to upper 30s
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Blowing snow and high winds Wednesday morning have given way to clearing skies through the afternoon, as a powerful storm system exits the area. Skies will remain mostly clear overnight, with lows dropping into the mid 20s making for a frosty start to Thursday. A gradual warm-up will take place Thursday, with afternoon highs in
Continue Reading Today’s focus for Severe Weather Preparedness Week is tornadoes, one of the most well known and violent types of severe weather. Just like severe thunderstorms and flooding, tornadoes come with important watches and warnings that everyone should recognize. A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. These typically last for
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Gusty winds and snow covered roads are continuing to make travel hazardous Wednesday morning, after 1 to 3 inches of snow fell overnight. Scattered to widespread power outages have been reported across the region, due to numerous wind gusts of well over 60 miles per hour since late Tuesday night. According to Evergy, approximately 3,700
Continue Reading Tuesday is the second day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri and Kansas, and the thunderstorm related hazard of focus is flooding. Aside from extreme heat, flooding is the leading cause of weather related deaths nationwide, and across the state of Missouri. The majority of flood related deaths affect those in automobiles. Just six
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A potent spring storm system will continue to bring periods of rain late Tuesday evening, before high winds and blowing snow develop Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Multiple alerts have been issued across the Mid-Missouri River Valley, as high winds are anticipated to result in scattered power outages, and blowing snow is likely to
Continue Reading A potent spring storm system will continue to bring periods of rain late Tuesday evening before high winds and blowing snow develop into early Wednesday morning. Multiple alerts have been issued across the region as high winds are anticipated to result in scattered power outages, and blowing snow is likely to make travel treacherous. A
Continue Reading Today marks the start of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time for the public to focus on staying safe from thunderstorm related hazards as they become more frequent in the spring and summer months. Monday’s focus is on the importance of having a plan and a reliable way to receive emergency alerts when faced with
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A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Warning
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A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Watch
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Many are eagerly anticipating the first day of spring, especially after the wave of warmth and sunshine this past week. Temperatures have risen by up to 75 degrees since last Friday when early morning lows bottomed out around 10 to 15 degrees below zero. The five-day stretch of afternoon 60s has melted even the largest
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This morning, high-level clouds will pass through. The day will remain dry, with more sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures will stay above average, reaching the low 60s. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to the low 30s. Tomorrow, temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s again. Dry conditions will persist until late
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Rounds of snowfall and extreme cold will make for tough conditions across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas for the next several days. Ongoing periods of snowfall are forecast Monday night into Tuesday, likely bringing an additional 1 to 3 inches of accumulation along and north of the Highway 36 corridor. A Winter Weather Advisory will
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Another round of snow is expected Tuesday afternoon, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches on top of the snowfall from Monday. A Winter Weather advisory is in effect now and will last until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Significant snowfall of 6 inches or more is still forecast south of the Interstate 70
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A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the following counties in Northwest Missouri through 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth. Doniphan and Atchison county Kansas are also included in the advisory. Snow is expected to begin early Monday morning, bringing 1 to 3 inches of
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Local veterinarian, Dr. Kyle Ripperger, said finding creative ways to keep pets active indoors and adjusting calorie intake can keep pets healthier during extreme cold.
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Winter stayed relentless this week, bringing another round of snow and blustery winds, but this time with an especially stout arctic blast. Both temperatures and wind chills were brutal for days on end, triggering cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings from the Canadian border to the Texas Panhandle. Wind chills dropped as low as
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St. Joseph airport crews are plowing ahead through both snow and now frigid temperatures to help provide a clear pathway for landing and takeoff. Snow mode was officially activated at 6 a.m. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after two more rounds of snow blanketed the area through Monday and Tuesday, with both military and civilian staff
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Light flurries will continue through the morning, but no accumulation is expected. The main story will be the dangerously cold conditions over the next 48 hours. Today’s high will be in the single digits, with the overnight low dropping well below zero again. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for all of northwest Missouri
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Drivers are again dealing with hazardous conditions as fresh rounds of snow move through St. Joseph and the surrounding area on Monday and Tuesday. Between 2 and 3 inches of snow have fallen along and north of the Highway 36 corridor since early Monday morning. A second snowfall is forecast Monday night into Tuesday, possibly bringing
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Snow is tapering off after a quick hitting winter storm passed through the Mid-Missouri River Valley Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across far Northwest Missouri, to a modest 2 to 3 inches from St. Joseph to the Northland of Kansas City. Latest snowfall reports as of 6 p.m.
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A snowplow drives down Edmond St. in Downtown following a snow storm.
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An impactful winter storm is forecast to bring moderate to heavy snowfall to the Mid-Missouri River Valley starting late Tuesday night, through much of Wednesday. A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas from midnight Tuesday, Feb. 11 to 9 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations
Continue Reading An impactful winter storm is forecast to bring moderate to heavy snowfall to the Mid-Missouri River Valley starting late Tuesday night, through much of Wednesday. A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas from midnight Tuesday, Feb. 11 to 9 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations
Continue Reading A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of heavy snowfall forecast to develop late Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday. The Winter Storm Warning will go into effect from midnight Tuesday, Feb. 11 to 9 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
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