04/27/2026
⚠️ Severe Weather Alert – Please Stay Prepared ⚠️
We are closely monitoring a significant severe weather event expected to impact our area today, with multiple rounds of storms possible.
What to expect:
• Strong to severe thunderstorms
• Potential for tornadoes
• Damaging straight-line winds (70+ mph possible)
• Large to giant hail
Storms may redevelop this afternoon, with the highest risk this evening (approximately 7 PM – 12 PM) and possibly continuing later into the night.
Now is the time to prepare:
✔️ Charge phones and backup battery packs
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
✔️ Have flashlights, batteries, water, and nonperishable food ready
✔️ Review your family’s safety plan and shelter locations
If a Tornado Warning is issued:
➡️ Take shelter immediately in a basement, storm cellar, or small interior room on the lowest level
➡️ Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls
• Be prepared for possible power outages due to high winds and falling debris
• If outages occur, report them at 573-748-2458
• Stay far away from downed power lines — always assume they are energized
• If using a generator, operate it outdoors and away from windows/doors
Our crews are on standby and ready to respond as quickly and safely as conditions allow. Thank you.
