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05/15/2020

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05/15/2020

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 184/185
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
247 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2020

MOC043-057-059-065-067-077-097-105-109-125-145-161-167-169-215-
225-229-151000-
/O.CON.KSGF.SV.A.0185.000000T0000Z-200515T1100Z/

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 185 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

MARIES PULASKI

IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

PHELPS

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

DENT TEXAS

IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

CHRISTIAN DADE DALLAS
DOUGLAS GREENE JASPER
LACLEDE LAWRENCE NEWTON
POLK WEBSTER WRIGHT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AURORA, AVA, BANGERT, BENDAVIS,
BOLIVAR, BUFFALO, CARTHAGE, CHARITY, CHRISTIAN CENTER, DARIEN,
DAWSON, DOGWOOD, DUNCAN, FOOSE, FORT LEONARD WOOD, GLADDEN,
GOODHOPE, GRAFF, GREENFIELD, HOWES, HUGGINS, JADWIN, JOPLIN,
LAKE SPRING, LAQUEY, LEBANON, LOCKWOOD, LYNCHBURG, MANSFIELD,
MARCH, MARIONVILLE, MARSHFIELD, MEINERT, MOUNT VERNON,
MOUNTAIN GROVE, NEOSHO, NIXA, NORTHVIEW, NORTHWYE, OLIVE, OZARK,
PLAD, PLATO, ROBY, ROGERSVILLE, ROLLA, ROME, SALEM, SELMORE,
SEYMOUR, SPRINGFIELD, SQUIRES, VANZANT, VICHY, WAYNESVILLE,
AND WINDYVILLE.

05/14/2020

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAYMORNING
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southeast Kansas and
Missouri, including the following areas, in southeast Kansas,
Bourbon, Cherokee, and Crawford. In Missouri, Barry, Barton,
Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory, Jasper,
Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Polk, St. Clair,
and Vernon.

* From late tonight through Friday morning.

* Thunderstorms will bring rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches to
much of the area from late tonight into Friday morning.

* Heavy rainfall amounts and high rainfall rates may lead to the
flash flooding of creeks, streams, and low water crossings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

05/11/2020

Flood watch now in effect:

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO

...Excessive Rain and Flooding Likely...

.Rain will persist across far southeast Kansas and portions of
southern Missouri through tonight and well into tomorrow. An axis
of 1 to 2 inches of rain is becoming more likely along and near a
line from Columbus Kansas to West Plains Missouri. This widespread
rain will likely lead to flooding of several flood prone county
and state low water crossings. A few larger rivers could also
exceed flood stage.
Cherokee-Jasper-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-McDonald-
Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton,
Columbus, Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Joplin, Carthage, Neosho,
Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark,
Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona,
Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains,
White Church, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City,
Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville,
Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City,
Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth,
Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer,
Thomasville, and Wilderness
246 PM CDT Mon May 11 2020

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri,
including the following areas, in southeast Kansas, Cherokee.
In Missouri, Barry, Christian, Douglas, Howell, Jasper,
Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Stone, and Taney.

* From 9 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday afternoon

* Widespread rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 2 inches are
expected to occur over areas roughly along and near a line from
Columbus Kansas To West Plains Missouri.

* Several county and state low water crossings will likely become
impassable. A few larger rivers could also exceed flood stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

05/11/2020

Rain is in the forecast - all week!

A wet week is in store for the Ozarks as multiple rounds of rain will bring between 2 to 4 inches to much of the region through this week. Some areas may see up to 6 inches. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast each day this week. Heavy rain will likely cause low lying areas to flood, along with areas near creeks, streams and rivers.

05/10/2020

05/08/2020

As coronavirus forces 75th anniversary V-E Day tributes online, World War II vets' stories 'transcend time'

75 years ago today:

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5179345002

May 8 is the 75th anniversary of V-E Day that signaled the end of World War II. Vets are being saluted today virtually because of the coronavirus.

05/08/2020

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDTSATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Frost
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT
Saturday.

* TEMPERATURE...A cold front moving through the area early today
will bring near record cold temperatures for the date. Low
temperatures tonight are expected to fall into the low to mid
30s in many areas.

* IMPACTS...Frost is expected to develop. Unprotected plants
sensitive to cold and frost may be effected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

05/07/2020

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05/07/2020

Six new cases in Lawrence County - all at the same long term care facility as the first - have been reported. Please note this portion of the Lawrence County Health Department's original post and that the same will apply on this page:
Please remember, public comments that include hearsay or rumors are not helpful. Understand, that by sharing personal information about residents or staff at the facility, you are violating privacy and it will not be tolerated
The Aurora Advertiser will remove any comments that include any of the above.
And no, we don't know what facility. It is not being named for the reasons stated by the health department and we DO NOT want to see posts with speculation (even those who think they know or may know) as to what facility.

We are announcing 6 new cases of COVID-19 in Lawrence County bringing the total now to 7.

Please remember, public comments that include hearsay or rumors are not helpful. Understand, that by sharing personal information about residents or staff at the facility, you are violating privacy and it will not be tolerated.

We have been working closely with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the facility administration and will continue to post updates on the situation.

05/07/2020

US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri

A Canadian air mass will move into the area Friday. With a clearing sky and light wind Friday night and early Saturday morning, a widespread frost is possible with temperatures falling into the 30s.

05/07/2020

Advance glance at this week's edition, out Friday!

05/07/2020

Chances for rain, frost and gusty winds are in the forecast:

Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
457 AM CDT Thu May 7 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-081000-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
457 AM CDT Thu May 7 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited flooding risk.
Limited lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

Rain and a few thunderstorms will spread into the area this
afternoon and tonight. Some localized heavy rain may lead to low
water crossing and minor creek flooding late tonight. The overall
risk for flooding is limited.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Gusty north winds are expected with gusts over 30 mph on Friday
over parts of southern Missouri.

Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected Friday night and
Saturday morning with lows in 30s. This may lead to areas of
frost.

Showers and thunderstorms will be possible at times from late
Monday through Wednesday. Severe storms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

05/05/2020

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05/05/2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MOC009-109-050200-
/O.NEW.KSGF.SV.W.0157.200505T0129Z-200505T0200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
829 PM CDT Mon May 4 2020

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Barry County in southwestern Missouri...
Southern Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Purdy, or 7
miles south of Monett, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Monett... Aurora...
Pierce City... Purdy...
Verona... Butterfield...
Jenkins... Mcdowell...
Pleasant Ridge... Wheelerville...
Madry...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

05/04/2020

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
Tornado Watch

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 163
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
235 PM CDT MON MAY 4 2020

TORNADO WATCH 163 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MOC009-011-043-057-077-097-109-119-145-209-213-050300-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0163.200504T1935Z-200505T0300Z/

MO
. MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY BARTON CHRISTIAN
DADE GREENE JASPER
LAWRENCE MCDONALD NEWTON
STONE TANEY
$$

05/04/2020

Another round of severe weather is expected this evening:

05/04/2020

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 161
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
635 AM CDT MON MAY 4 2020

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 161 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MOC011-013-015-021-029-037-039-043-047-049-057-059-065-067-077-
083-085-091-095-097-101-105-107-109-125-131-141-145-149-159-161-
165-167-169-177-185-203-215-217-225-229-042000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0161.200504T1135Z-200504T2000Z/

MO
. MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARTON BATES BENTON
BUCHANAN CAMDEN CASS
CEDAR CHRISTIAN CLAY
CLINTON DADE DALLAS
DENT DOUGLAS GREENE
HENRY HICKORY HOWELL
JACKSON JASPER JOHNSON
LACLEDE LAFAYETTE LAWRENCE
MARIES MILLER MORGAN
NEWTON OREGON PETTIS
PHELPS PLATTE POLK
PULASKI RAY SHANNON
ST. CLAIR TEXAS VERNON
WEBSTER WRIGHT
$$

ATTN...WFO...ICT...SGF...EAX...TOP...GID...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
627 AM CDT Mon May 4 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-051130-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
627 AM CDT Mon May 4 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Elevated tornado risk.
Elevated hail risk.
Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
Limited flooding risk.
Limited lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through this morning.
A few of these storms may produce large hail to the size of half
dollars and isolated damaging winds to 60 mph.

Additional strong to severe thunderstorms are expected again late
this afternoon and evening. Large hail around two inches in size,
damaging winds to 60 mph, and tornadoes will all be possible.

The highest potential for tornadoes will be over far southeast
Kansas into southwest Missouri mainly along and west of Interstate
49. However, all of the Missouri may see a tornado as well.

Localized areas of flooding cannot be ruled out through today
especially where storms move over the same locations as rainfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Showers and a few thunderstorms possible Thursday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed today and tonight.

05/03/2020

Severe thunderstorm watch for the area until 4 pm:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH157 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS

BOURBON CHEROKEE CRAWFORD

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

BENTON CAMDEN HICKORY
MARIES MILLER MORGAN
PULASKI

IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

PHELPS

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

DENT HOWELL OREGON
SHANNON TEXAS

IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

BARRY BARTON CEDAR
CHRISTIAN DADE DALLAS
DOUGLAS GREENE JASPER
LACLEDE LAWRENCE MCDONALD
NEWTON OZARK POLK
STONE TANEY WEBSTER
WRIGHT

IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

ST. CLAIR VERNON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, ANDERSON, APPLETON CITY,
ARNICA, AURORA, AURORA SPRINGS, AVA, BANGERT, BAXTER SPRINGS,
BENDAVIS, BIRCH TREE, BOLIVAR, BRANSON, BUFFALO, CAMDENTON,
CAPLINGER MILLS, CARTHAGE, CASSVILLE, CEDAR SPRINGS, CHARITY,
CHICOPEE, CHRISTIAN CENTER, COLE CAMP, COLUMBUS, COUCH, CRANE,
CROCKERVILLE, CROSS TIMBERS, DARIEN, DAWSON, DECATURVILLE,
DOGWOOD, DUNCAN, EDGEWATER BEACH, EDMONSON, EL DORADO SPRINGS,
ELDON, ELSEY, FILLEY, FOOSE, FORSYTH, FORT LEONARD WOOD,
FORT SCOTT, GLADDEN, GOODHOPE, GOODMAN, GRAFF, GREENFIELD, GREER,
HERMITAGE, HOLLISTER, HOWES, HUGGINS, INDIAN POINT, JADWIN,
JOHNSON CITY, JOPLIN, KENOMA, KIMBERLING CITY, KIRBYVILLE,
LAKE OZARK, LAKE SPRING, LAMAR, LAQUEY, LAURIE, LEBANON, LINCOLN,
LOCKWOOD, LONE OAK, LOWELL, LYNCHBURG, MADRY, MANSFIELD, MARCH,
MARIONVILLE, MARSHFIELD, MEINERT, MONETT, MONTIER, MORA,
MOUNT VERNON, MOUNTAIN GROVE, NEOSHO, NEUTRAL, NEVADA, NIXA,
NOEL, NORTHVIEW, NORTHWYE, OLIVE, OSAGE BEACH, OZARK,
OZARK BEACH, PAWNEE STATION, PINEVILLE, PITTSBURG, PITTSBURG,
PLAD, PLATO, POMONA, POTTERSVILLE, POWERSITE, QUINCY, RIVERTON,
ROACH, ROBY, ROCKY COMFORT, ROCKY MOUNT, ROGERSVILLE, ROLLA,
ROME, SALEM, SELMORE, SEYMOUR, SHERWIN, SILOAM SPRINGS,
SILVER DOLLAR CITY, SOUTH FORK, SOUTH WEST CITY, SPRINGFIELD,
SQUIRES, STIPPVILLE, STOCKTON, STOVER, TERESITA, THAYER,
THOMASVILLE, TIFFIN, VANZANT, VERSAILLES, VICHY,
VILLAGE OF FOUR SEASONS, WARSAW, WASOLA, WAYNESVILLE, WEAUBLEAU,
WEST PLAINS, WHEATLAND, WHITAKERVILLE, WHITE CHURCK, WILDERNESS,
WINDYVILLE, AND WINONA.

Issuing Office: Springfield

Source: National Weather Service