Dogpatch
Dogpatch, AR · Weather
KCTV
Much more tolerable warmth this week, growing storm chance
komc.com
Scattered Showers Help Some, Most Area Still Dry
An interesting look to the latest map released Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor. While the area is experiencing the hottest conditions of the year, recent scattered showers have helped areas from Branson to the northwest to register no drought level. The areas specifically are northwestern Taney and northeastern Stone Counties.
KOLR10 News
Working to stay cool during relentless heat wave
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks First is speaking to residents and workers in Springfield on how they’re staying cool in the heat wave that continues to pummel the Ozarks. “It’s been a lot more humid this year. I know we’ve had a lot more rain, so it definitely keeps the sweat factor up a lot more […]
KY3
Hot, then hotter
KYTV
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Insect populations surge in Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Health experts are urging residents to take precautions against insect bites this summer, including covering exposed skin before entering wooded areas, as tick and mosquito populations rise across the Ozarks. Clayton Tunnell, a Horticultural Field Specialist with the MU Extension Center in Springfield, said this year’s...
KOLR10 News
Residents still waiting on repairs from historic hailstorm
It’s been nearly four months since the April 28 hailstorm that hit the Ozarks, with many still waiting on repairs to their properties. “It put big dents and holes in my car,” said Henry Holloman, describing the storms back in April. “Knocked a hole in the roof, knocked out the back window in my house.” […]
KYTV
KYTV
Utilities in the Ozarks monitoring electric systems as the summer heat continues
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A relentless stretch of extreme heat and high humidity is settling over the Ozarks, prompting local utility providers to closely monitor their power grids as temperatures are forecast to remain in the mid-to-upper 90s through the middle of next week. An excessive heat warning and heat...
Ozarks First.com
Convoy of Hope responds to natural disasters in Colombia and Puerto Rico
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield humanitarian nonprofit Convoy of Hope has responded to natural disasters in Colombia and Puerto Rico, according to a news release. According to the release, the faith-based organization has delivered resources to families in Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings and homes in the western part of the country. This recent earthquake comes two weeks after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, where Convoy of Hope team members continue to provide aid, according to the release.
KYTV
Hundreds without power in south Springfield; neighbors help clean up after severe thunderstorms Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Hundreds of residents are without power in south Springfield following severe thunderstorms Friday evening. According to Springfield City Utilities’ outage map, around 2,700 residents are reporting outages as of 10 p.m. Neighbors were out with chainsaws cleaning up downed trees that fell into yards and onto...