FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Tree companies see more work after Sunday’s storms
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The complex of storms that developed south of the Kansas City Metro Area went through Stockton Lake and right into Springfield, packing wind speeds between 60 and 80 mph. Doug & Alison Gragson were not home when the storm arrived, but Alison’s mother was dog-sitting.
City of Ozark offers yard debris drop-off after recent storms
OZARK, Mo. — The City of Ozark is opening up a temporary debris drop-off location for citizens affected by storms on Sunday, June 29. According to a City of Ozark press release, residents will be able to drop off yard debris from July 1 to July 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Highway […]
City and county leaders update on recovery efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — While many are working on clean-up efforts, city and county leaders provided an update Monday, June 30, on recovery and relief efforts, many of which mirror those of the April 29th storm. “We ask our customers who haven’t done so already to report their outage by calling 888-863-9001,” said Warren...
Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief offers free meals following storms on June 29
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is offering citizens free meals following storms on Sunday, June 29. According to a Springfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) press release, the relief team is operating a Quick Response Unit (QRU) Food Service on June 30 and July 1 at Ridgecrest Baptist...
Storm clean up continues across Springfield metro
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It’s been just over 24 hours since strong storms blew through the Ozarks on Sunday evening. People in the Springfield area are still cleaning up the mess. “The wind was the crazy part,” Chris McQuarry said. “I mean, man, it was just all of a sudden blowing 80, 90 miles an hour […]
Warning sirens in Greene County damaged by storm winds
The Greene County Office of Emergency Management is advising residents that many outdoor warning sirens are currently damaged due to the storm-related winds, and recommends alternative methods of receiving weather alerts and updates.
Springfield Missouri Weather Alert: Heat Index Nears 100°F Across Ozarks Through Independence Day Weekend
Springfield, Missouri – Outdoor celebrations across Missouri could turn hazardous this Independence Day weekend as heat and humidity surge, pushing temperatures into the 90s with heat index values nearing or exceeding 100°F. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, an upper-level ridge is forecast to...
Back-to-back storms take toll on Springfield-Greene County parks, result in lost trees
This story has been updated to include information from a 3:30 p.m. news conference. After suffering a second high-wind severe weather event within three months, the summer looks to be one of recovery for Springfield parks. Several Springfield-Greene County Park Board properties reported tree damage and downed limbs...
Columbia, Fulton send utility crews to Springfield after severe storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Severe storms rolled through Springfield, Missouri, on Sunday and some Mid-Missouri cities have offered their services to help. The cities of Columbia and Fulton announced on its social media pages on Monday that it sent utility crews to Springfield. “The City of Fulton is proud to support our...
Remember to use generator safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - When your power goes out, a portable generator can be both helpful and dangerous. Firefighters warn it’s important that when you use them to do so carefully. They advise us to consider three key factors when using a generator: refueling, maintaining access to fresh air, and avoiding overuse.
