Extreme Heat Warning Issued for 37 Counties in Missouri and Kansas Through Sunday
The National Weather Service has upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning, in effect until 8 PM CDT Sunday, September 6.
Alton, Missouri FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Alton and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
10 reportsHeat Advisory and Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and Other Missouri and Kansas Counties
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri, including Bourbon, Crawford, and Cherokee counties.
Heat Advisory Monday for Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and 34 Other Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday, with heat index values up to 105 expected.
Wind Advisory Extended Through 11 PM Saturday for Eastern Oregon and Washington
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for parts of Oregon and Washington, now in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 10 PM PDT Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of Oregon and Washington.
NWS Highlights Flooding Impacts Under Regional Flood Watch
Excessive runoff may flood rivers, streams, and low-lying areas across 44 zones in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsRipley County, Missouri: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers July 9-11, 2026, but no individual assistance for households.
Major Disaster Declared for Ripley County, Missouri, Following Severe Storms
Individual assistance is not available for households, but public assistance was declared for local infrastructure repairs.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Hughes 369D Helicopter Crash Near West Alton, Missouri
An NTSB accident record lists the helicopter as destroyed in the August 7 crash; the cause has not been determined and the investigation is open.