West Plains Fire & Rescue

05/28/2026

West Plains Fire & Rescue would like to congratulate Lieutenants Bud McMillen and Alex Brooks for successfully completing and graduating from the Spring 2026 South Howell County Ambulance EMT class. As you head to take the National Registry test know we are here rooting for you, and you got this. Congratulations men, we are super proud of your accomplishments.

05/12/2026

The City of West Plains will conduct a test of the outdoor storm sirens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14. This is only a test.

Routine testing helps ensure the sirens are functioning properly and ready to alert the community in the event of severe weather or other emergencies.

If severe weather is present in the area at the time of the scheduled test, the siren test will be postponed.

04/30/2026

Big upgrade for West Plains Fire & Rescue!🚨

Our new portable radios, mobile radios for the fire apparatus and pagers have officially arrived and are in service as of today, allowing us to transition to the more reliable and efficient MOSWIN system. This upgrade will improve communication, response times, and overall service to our community—something we take great pride in.

We want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your continued support. It’s because of this community that we’re able to keep moving forward and providing the best service possible.

As always, we’re here when you need us. 🚒

04/28/2026

**EXPIRED***

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevate...

04/28/2026

Good morning everyone, we have another round of potential severe weather today, remain weather aware and have more than one way to receive alerts.

04/28/2026

Good evening everyone, it looks like the severe portion of this storm system has now passed and there is no longer a threat for the City Of West Plains. The Tornado Watch is still effect until 9:00 P.M. 4/27/26.

04/28/2026

Heads up West Plains we are about to be impacted by this storm. Remain indoors and away from windows.

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevate...

04/27/2026

Tornado Watch has been issued. Remain alert and be prepared.

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevate...

04/27/2026

Good morning everyone, today the weather is going to ramp up and has the potential to be severe, the pictures attached are the latest updates. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as much as possible. Remain weather aware and always have more than one way to receive alerts.