ST. LOUIS, MO (AP) — Storms brought much-needed rain to drought-ravaged Missouri on Friday, but it was too much too quickly in some cases. Drought conditions are so bad in parts of northern and southwestern Missouri that they are severely affecting corn farmers and cattle ranchers. Recent heavy rain is soaking parched pastures, but also…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to help California fight and recover from another devastating wildfire season. Brown, who inspected neighborhoods wiped out by a wildfire in the Northern California city of Redding, said he was confident the president he has clashed with over immigration and pollution…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crews battling deadly Northern California wildfires braced for a weekend of windy, hot weather that could drive the flames into new areas and threaten more homes. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings of critical fire weather conditions through Saturday night, saying a series of dry low-pressure systems passing through…
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Torrents of water rushed Thursday through an Arizona canyon famous for its towering blue-green waterfalls, sending tourists scrambling to benches, trees and caves as they sought higher ground. Rescue workers evacuated about 200 tourists after two rounds of flooding hit the Havasupai reservation, deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon.…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) It’s another day of extreme heat. The National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning until 7 p.m. Sunday. This means temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90’s with heat index values over 100 degrees. Health experts are warning of the risks of heat related illnesses. It’s advised…
St, Louis, MO (KTRS) The region is experiencing dangerous heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures in the mid to the upper 90’s are in the forecast with heat index values of up to 110 degree. Health experts warn of heat related illness as a result of…
DAWSON, Mo. (AP) — The National Weather Service says two tornadoes hit sparsely-populated rural areas of Wright County in southern Missouri as strong storms raked states from Texas north to Iowa. Springfield television station KOLR reports that the tornadoes hit Friday night. The first was spotted around 7 p.m. near Macomb and was estimated to…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The St. Louis area is bracing for a possible winter story. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 12 p.m.Sunday until 3 a.m. Monday. The National Weather Service is calling for a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet. This could create hazardous driving conditions. MODOT is asking for motorists to…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The St. Louis area is bracing for possible first winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service is calling for rain, freezing rain,possibly mixed with sleet on Sunday. The NWS said this could result in icy conditions on roadways with possibly up to a 1/10 of ice accumulation. “This precipitation…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Dangerous heat continues in the region. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. Saturday. This means temperatures will soar near or above triple digits, with heat index values up to 113 degrees. Cooling centers have been set up throughout the region to help those without…