Heat Advisory Issued for Six Missouri Counties
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values around 105 from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
Lawrence County, Missouri FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Lawrence County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
6 reportsHeat Advisory for 10 Missouri Counties in Effect Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Missouri, in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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.
Heat 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.
Heat Advisory for Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and 8 Other Counties Ends 8 PM CDT Tuesday
Heat index values up to 109 are expected across 11 zones in southeast Kansas and southwest and west central Missouri from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, per the advisory record from National Weather Service Springfield MO. It is not in force after 8 PM.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsNewton County Covered by Major Disaster Declaration DR-4929-MO
Newton County, Missouri, has been included in a federal disaster declaration, but Individual Assistance for households is not available.
Jasper County Included in Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms
Public Assistance has been authorized for Jasper County following severe storms, but federal assistance for individual households is not included.
Dade County Included in Major Disaster Declaration DR-4929-MO
Dade County has received a major disaster declaration for public infrastructure repair, but no individual assistance grants are available to households.
Greene County Disaster Declaration Approved for Severe Storms; Public Assistance Included, No Household Grants
A major disaster declaration covers Greene County for severe storms from April 23 to April 28, 2026, providing public infrastructure funds but no individual household aid.
Environmental Enforcement
2 reportsSchreiber Foods Carthage Plant in Carthage Assessed $93,106 Penalty
An environmental enforcement settlement has assessed a $93,106 federal penalty against the Schreiber Foods Carthage Plant in Carthage, Missouri.
Joplin 44 Petro in Joplin Assessed $235,642 Penalty
An EPA enforcement case record shows a $235,642 penalty assessed against Joplin 44 Petro in Joplin, Missouri.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsMaranatha Village in Springfield Faces 5-Day Medicare Payment Denial
CMS enforcement record shows a payment denial for the nursing home, effective June 13, 2026.
Westgate Nursing Home in Joplin Fined $70,134 by CMS; Record Does Not State Reason
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the facility, but does not state what triggered it.