Posts Tagged ‘storms’
A close call in Columbia
Portions of Monroe County were placed under a tornado warning as a severe storm barreled through the region early Sunday evening. Fortunately, the only reports locally were of heavy rains…
Read MoreSevere storm rolls through Monroe County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, and high winds caused damaged in several locations in and around Monroe County shortly thereafter. Damage reports began coming…
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 MoreMany more can sign up for Code Red
Severe weather and heavy rainfalls overtook this summer in the St. Louis area, including Monroe County, which also experienced high humidity and heat. The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency attempts…
Read MoreHeat Advisory and Severe Weather Potential
Today will bring hot summer temperatures, with a strong possibility for heat index readings of 100+ degrees. Actual temps will likely reach the mid 90’s. The National Weather Service will…
Read MoreSaturday tornadoes hit southern part of county
The National Weather Service reported Sunday that two brief tornadoes touched down in southern Monroe County at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.…
Read MoreWomen return from recent cruise to Antarctica
Two Waterloo women traveled thousands of miles to see the sights of a continent often forgotten: Antarctica. Betty Wightman and Judy Tomlinson are a pair of travel enthusiasts who have…
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