Posts Tagged ‘National Weather Service’
Ridin’ the storms out
Severe Weather Preparedness Month may have just ended, but lessons on how and when to alert the public about Mother Nature’s wrath continue to be learned through each passing storm.…
Read MoreTornadoes cause damage across Monroe County
Residents of Monroe County and surrounding areas were on high alert as an ominous storm cell moved through the area early Saturday evening, prompting a tornado warning issued by the…
Read MoreChange in weather notifications
From now on, Monroe Countians will witness a change in phone alerts during particularly severe thunderstorms. As Kevin Scheibe, Monroe County Public Safety Director for 911 and Emergency Management, said…
Read MoreBrush fire near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 12:10 p.m. Monday to the report of an out-of-control brush fire in the area of 3175 Cedar Ridge Lane near Andy Road. Firefighters cleared…
Read MoreMultiple brush fires despite Red Flag Warning
Despite a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service that prohibits outdoor burning due to high winds and dry conditions, area fire departments responded to multiple calls of…
Read MoreFlooding concerns eased, for now
With last year’s extended flood season still fresh in many minds around Monroe County and extended repeated winter and early spring rainfalls across the region, many are fearing a repeat…
Read MoreDangerous heat through end of week
The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency will be on alert as temperatures are forecasted to top 100 degrees with high humidity through Saturday, with heat index values up to 110…
Read MoreBluff Road closed due to heavy rain
While Missouri has been hardest hit, with more than 70 road closures so far, including interstates 55 and 44, as well as major connectors like 141, Illinois drivers are feeling…
Read MoreSevere weather strikes region
Severe weather moved through the area in two waves Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Monroe County made it through the storms relatively unscathed. There was quarter-sized hail reported in…
Read MoreIce leads to power outages, but few other problems
While it made for spectacular winter scenery, an ice storm predicted for the region fortunately failed to rear its ugly head. An icy freeze out shut down most activities throughout…
Read MoreSoggy holiday weekend leads to flooding concerns
Following a soggy Christmas weekend, even more rainfall in the St. Louis region on Monday resulted in several inches received over a four-day span, causing concern for flood-prone lands and…
Read MoreTornado watch issued for Monroe County
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair counties until 7:00 p.m. The St. Louis National Weather Service has provided…
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