It has now been 20 years since a deadly tornado outbreak hit southwest Missouri On May 4, 2003, 15 separate tornadoes touched down in the Ozarks, hitting …
Read More »Freeze Watch in Effect for Southwest Missouri Saturday Night into Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service is issuing a freeze watch with cool temperatures expected in the Ozarks over the weekend. Temperatures will be in the high 30’s-low 40’s …
Read More »Tornado Watch Issued for Large Portion of the Ozarks
4:55 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m. for southeastern Ozark County and southern Howell County. The National Weather Service says the …
Read More »School Closings: Thursday, February 2
Ice and snow continues to effect roads throughout the Ozarks, and many schools are closing again on Thursday. Springfield Public Schools are closed for the fourth straight …
Read More »School Closings: Wednesday, February 1
With winter weather still affecting southwest Missouri, many schools in the Ozarks remain closed on Wednesday. A complete list of southwest Missouri schools and colleges can be …
Read More »Winter Weather Advisory in Effect South of Springfield
The National Weather Service is issuing a winter weather advisory for southern Missouri, south of Springfield. The advisory began at 12 p.m. this afternoon and will be …
Read More »School Closings Tuesday, January 31
With frigid temperatures and ice accumulations throughout southwest Missouri, many schools in the Ozarks are closing their doors on Tuesday. For the second straight day, there is …
Read More »Early School Dismissals and Other Closures for Tuesday, January 24
With an impending winter storm warning set to hit southwest Missouri later today, several school districts and government buildings are closing their doors early on Tuesday. This …
Read More »NWS Predicts Strong Storms, Possible Tornado Monday Afternoon/Evening
The National Weather Service expects severe storms to hit the Ozarks this afternoon and evening. Experts say heavy rainfall could begin in southwest Missouri as soon as …
Read More »City Utilities Requesting Energy Conservation in Springfield
City Utilities in Springfield is asking customers to limit their energy use as they conduct repairs. In a release Friday morning, Manager Joel Alexander says that crews …
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