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Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday. Five states—Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas—have been placed on “tornado watch” [...]

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornados Possible Over the Weekend

Doug — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:41 +0000

The National Weather Service is predicting that severe weather could pick up this weekend, with a higher likelihood that bad weather will strike on Sunday night or Monday morning. Sedalia and Pettis County EMA Director David Clippert reported: Our next chance at severe weather is Sunday into Monday (D5 Sunday and D6 Monday on the [...]

Flood Watch Issued For West Central Missouri

Doug — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:31:40 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for our area from midnight through Thursday evening. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected over the region tonight and Wednesday. These storms may repeatedly impact the same areas with total two inches of rain expected across the region. Some areas may even have more than two inches of [...]

Pettis County Emergency Sirens at Noon are Just a Test

Denny — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:15:37 +0000

According to Pettis County EMA Director David Clippert, the EMA will have a check of the emergency sirens today at noon. It's hard to believe we are coming off a major snow storm, and now we turn our attention to severe thunderstorms, but hey, that's Missouri weather. It won't be long before we are watching the radar for severe thunderstorms.

Spring Snow Shower Expected for Pettis County

Doug — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:29:43 +0000

Spring may have started on Mar. 20, but it looks like winter still wants to shine. The National Weather Service has been predicting snow for the next couple of days. Some areas were expected to get up to five inches, others around one or two. Sedalia/Pettis County EMA Director, David Clippert, has been following the [...]

What NOT To Do in Sedalia's Snowstorm

Behka — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:14:07 +0000

Kids, you've heard it, and I'm sure you're dreading it. After we got all that snow next week, the scuttlebutt is we're getting another big snowstorm this evening and Tuesday.

So you pretty much know by now what to do if you get snowed in. You're pretty well prepared by now, because of last week. So now you've got to really sit and think about what's next: What NOT to do.

Winter Storm Warning Issued Monday Evening Through Tuesday Afternoon

Doug — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:00:24 +0000

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which is in effect from Monday evening (Feb. 25) thru Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 26) for portions of central Missouri, including Pettis County. Significant snowfall accumulations are expected Monday evening into Tuesday afternoon. This storm has the potential to bring significant snowfall accumulations of [...]

Winter Storm Watch Issued for West Central Missouri

Doug — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:11:57 +0000

Could the last gasp of winter be coming this week? The National Weather Service is predicting snow to impact this area on Wednesday night (Feb. 20) and Thursday (Feb. 21). A Winter Storm Watch has been issued, and they are projecting that a bulk of the snow should be north of Highway 36, while I-70 and Highway 50 areas could get a lot of ice, sleet and snow.

Winter Weather Adivsory In Effect 6 a.m. Monday Through 6 a.m. Tuesday

Doug — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:10:33 +0000

The National Weather Service In Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 6 a.m. Monday Dec. 31 to 6 AM Tuesday Jan. 1 for areas generally along and south of U.S. 36 Highway, Including Pettis County. Accumulating snow is expected for New Years Eve. Periods of light snow are expected [...]

Will We Have a White Christmas in Sedalia?

Doug — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:15:04 +0000

We’re about a week away from Christmas, a time when many start to pay attention to the forecast to see if a “White Christmas” is likely. The way our weather has been lately with temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s lately, it seems unlikely. The National Weather Service reports that historically, West Central Missouri [...]