New weather radar coming to southeast Missouri

Missouri officials have approved funding for a new weather radar intended to strengthen severe weather monitoring across parts of southeast Missouri, according to an announcement from State Rep. Keith Elliott, a Republican from Doniphan.

Missouri-Illinois Freeze Warning Overnight Tonight: Lows Near 28°F Nov 6-7

St. Louis, Columbia, Belleville and southern Illinois face crop and plumbing risks.

Strong Cold Front Brings 40 to 55 MPH Wind Gusts and Brief Spin Up Tornadoes to St. Louis, Carbondale, Evansville, Clarksville and Jackson, Tennessee

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A strong cold front is set to sweep across the Mid-Mississippi Valley and lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday evening, November 3, bringing a line of storms capable of 40 to 55 mph wind gusts and brief spin-up tornadoes. The threat covers parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, including St. Louis, Carbondale, Evansville, Clarksville and Jackson, Tennessee. Because the cold front is so strong, widespread gusty winds are expected even outside the storms. Simulated radar for 7 p.m. CST Tuesday shows a long, intense line of storms stretching from Peoria and Springfield, Illinois south through St. Louis, Poplar Bluff and Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Ohio Valley Winter Turns Colder Than Usual, With the Coldest Days in Mid- and Late January, the Old Farmer's Almanac Says

The Old Farmer's Almanac expects a colder-than-usual Ohio Valley winter, with the coldest days in mid- and late January and snow into early March.

Windy Election Day, storms tonight

Hang on to everything if you’re heading to the polls today as winds are gusting up to 30 MPH across the Heartland today. This is all ahead of our cold front and line of showers and storms tonight. A Level 1 Marginal risk is in place for SE. MO and portions of Illinois west of Marion to Cairo and along the Miss. River in Kentucky. Damaging winds are the primary concern from the line as it slowly moves through.

Illinois-Kentucky Weather: Coldest Highs Since March This Saturday Nov 7

A few strong storms remain possible through 9 p.m. Tuesday before cooler weather arrives this weekend.

Strong storm system to impact Heartland on Election Day

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Voters heading to the polls Tuesday should be prepared for unsettled weather. A line of storms will enter the area around 4 p.m. from the west and push through until approximately 10 p.m. in the east, making timing crucial for those planning to vote.

First Alert: Tracking cold front with possible strong to severe storms Tuesday

(Heartland News) - It’s a dreary start to the workweek. Expect continuing cloudy with patches of drizzle this evening, with lows in the low 60s. Things will continue to stay cloudy, warm and breezy into tomorrow morning. Highs will reach the mid-70s. First Alert Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says...

Squall Line Brings Heavy Rain and 30 MPH Gusts to Missouri and Illinois Including St. Louis, Carbondale, and Cape Girardeau Tuesday Evening

MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS — A squall line of storms is expected to move through eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of around 30 mph. Despite plenty of hype surrounding this system, the tornado risk with this line of storms is virtually zero. The main impacts will be downpours, gusty winds, and wet roads during the evening hours.

Illinois-Kentucky Weather Alert Tuesday: 40 MPH Winds, Storms Nov 3

Paducah, KY – Residents across southern Illinois, western Kentucky, southeast Missouri and southwest Indiana should prepare for a significant weather change Tuesday, November 3, as a strong fall cold front brings gusty winds approaching 40 mph, widespread showers and the possibility of strong thunderstorms.

Unsettled pattern into the week

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Good morning, Heartland. A few isolated light showers will remain possible all day. Expect the clouds to stick with us for the day, with highs much cooler in the low to mid 60s. Isolated showers continue through Monday along with the clouds and cooler temperatures.

Firefighters contain 2-acre brush fire near home in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Firefighters contained a brush fire that burned approximately 2 acres near a home in Cape Girardeau County on Saturday, Oct. 24. According to the Millersville Rural Fire Protection District, crews responded to a reported natural cover fire near a residential structure off County Road 471.

Paducah, KY Weather: Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Storm Chances Increase

Rain could disrupt Halloween plans before a stronger storm system brings more showers next week.

Small bump in temperatures tomorrow

(Heartland News) - It’s yet another comfortable, dry day across the Heartland as temperatures climb to the mid-70s. Keep in mind, we should now be in the upper 60s. During the next several mornings, we’ll start off with chilly 40s for lows, but a gradual shift in winds to the E/SE could help bump the afternoon highs up a few more degrees. Tomorrow through Monday, highs should reach the upper 70s and near 80 degrees.

Emergency funding for June flash floods

Warming trend today through Friday

Widespread frost is likely this morning as temperatures dropped into the low to mid-30s. The Frost Advisory is in effect until 8 A.M. this morning. Today will be another day of clear, dry conditions and calm winds. Highs settle in the upper-60s and lows in the mid-30s to low-40s. A...

Frost Advisory in effect for tonight

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Good afternoon. It is a beautiful fall day outside with plenty of sunshine. Once the sun goes down, temperatures will drop very quickly due to the lack of wind and clear skies. If you have any plans for tonight, you’ll want to bundle up to stay warm. We will get into the 40s quickly, and overnight a majority of us will get into the 30s.

Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky Weather Alert: 50 Drop Ahead, Isolated Tornados Possible Oct 15

NWS identifies damaging winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats near the I-64 corridor.

First Alert: Falling temps & breezy

(Heartland News) - A strong cold front moving through the Heartland is bringing sharply colder air and brisk northerly winds. First Alert Meteorologist Madeline Parker says temperatures this evening will be in the mid to low 50s with breezy conditions and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Skies are mostly...