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March 2026 NWS Confirms Four Tornadoes in South Central Missouri

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield, MO, confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, across portions of Howell, … March 2026 NWS Confirms Four Tornadoes in South Central MissouriRead more

by admin•March 15, 2026July 26, 2026•Tornado
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Tuesday Morning Rainbow

by admin•March 10, 2026July 26, 2026
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Warm Spring Weather Leads To Early Allergy Season

Excerpt: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The early onset of allergies is creating a unique challenge for healthcare providers. Physician Assistant Jurry Van Ark said that as pollen counts rise, flu, COVID-19, and strep throat are also circulating through the community, and the symptoms can easily be confused…

by admin•February 27, 2026July 26, 2026•Allergy
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February 2026 Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled

The Missouri statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. Last year in 2025 it was an active … February 2026 Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill ScheduledRead more

by admin•February 26, 2026July 26, 2026•Tornado
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Spring 2026 Missouri Tornado Deaths

Excerpt: ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that 16 Missourians died as a result of tornadoes in 2025, marking the highest tornado-related deaths in Missouri since the 2011 Joplin tornado…

by admin•February 24, 2026July 26, 2026•Tornado
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University of Arkansas Plans To Build Weather Network

Excerpt: LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The University of Arkansas is creating a network of weather stations that will be used across the state. “There’s lots of applications and ways that probably haven’t been thought about yet, about how this system will be used,” said Chris Henry, professor and engineer with…

by admin•February 14, 2026July 26, 2026
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February 2026 Storms Produce Heavy Rainfall And Small Hail

On the evening of Friday, February 13, 2026, portions of southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, and southwest Missouri, including the city of Joplin, experienced the … February 2026 Storms Produce Heavy Rainfall And Small HailRead more

by admin•February 13, 2026July 26, 2026•Hail
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January 2026 Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to The Ozarks

Excerpt: Meteorologist Steve Runnels with the NWS Springfield, MO said the region received widespread snowfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches across Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas over the weekend…

by admin•January 24, 2026July 26, 2026
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Spring 2026 Storm Spotter Classes

Excerpt: Become a trained weather spotter and serve your local community by acting as a vital source of information when dangerous weather arrives…

by admin•January 21, 2026July 26, 2026
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Some Benefits of Snow in The Ozarks.

Snow not only provides moisture, but helps conserve soil moisture during the winter months. A good blanket of snow acts as an insulator to … Some Benefits of Snow in The Ozarks.Read more

by admin•January 9, 2026July 26, 2026

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