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Numerous Record Low Temperatures Set

In February 2025 with plentiful snow on the ground across the Ozarks region and vicinity, the temperatures early Thursday plummeted below zero. Numerous locations … Numerous Record Low Temperatures SetRead more

February 14, 202515 hours ago
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  • Winter Weather

January Ozarks Winter Storm

In January 2025 a winter storm from the 9 through the 10 affected most of the Ozarks region of Missouri and the Arkansas. The … January Ozarks Winter StormRead more

January 9, 202515 hours ago
Multi-Day Severe Weather Event Produces Tornado in Joplin
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Multi-Day Severe Weather Event Produces Tornado in Joplin

On Monday, May 6, 2024, during the late evening and into the early morning hours of May 7th, a shortwave trough and its associated … Multi-Day Severe Weather Event Produces Tornado in JoplinRead more

May 6, 202415 hours ago•Tornado
Oklahoma Earthquake Felt Nearby
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Oklahoma Earthquake Felt Nearby

On February 3, 2024, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred Friday night in Oklahoma at 11:24 PM CST centered near the community of Prague, OK. … Oklahoma Earthquake Felt NearbyRead more

February 3, 202415 hours ago
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Arctic Outbreak Brings Snow and Subzero Cold to the Ozarks

In mid-January 2024, a bitterly cold Arctic outbreak plunged into the southern Plains and Ozarks, sending daytime temperatures near zero and driving wind chills … Arctic Outbreak Brings Snow and Subzero Cold to the OzarksRead more

January 12, 202415 hours ago
December Received a Cool Novelty Gift
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December Received a Cool Novelty Gift

Each year at work we would sometimes give gifts to an employee during the Christmas season. One year I got this cool Fitzroy novelty … December Received a Cool Novelty GiftRead more

December 1, 202215 hours ago
Wintry Mix Storm
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Wintry Mix Storm

In 2022 from February 23rd-24th, some of the winter storm precipitation accumulation totals at select communities. Much of the western Ozarks region and vicinity … Wintry Mix StormRead more

February 23, 202215 hours ago
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  • Severe Weather

Carl Junction, MO Tornado, Plus Regional Outbreak

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at approximately 8:05 PM CDT, a tornado moved into southwest Missouri from Cherokee County, Kansas, entering Jasper County and … Carl Junction, MO Tornado, Plus Regional OutbreakRead more

May 22, 201915 hours ago
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  • Severe Weather

Southwest Missouri Struck By Tornadoes

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, a tornado struck the Wheaton area in southwest Missouri, causing damage to businesses, homes, trees, and power poles. Notably, … Southwest Missouri Struck By TornadoesRead more

April 30, 201915 hours ago
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  • Winter Weather

Winter Storm Brought Heavy Snow and Ice

Beginning Friday, January 11–12, 2019, a winter storm affected the Missouri Ozarks region. Heavy snowfall occurred across mainly central Missouri, with up to nine … Winter Storm Brought Heavy Snow and IceRead more

January 11, 201915 hours ago

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