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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards High Ridge.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:27PM CST until March 1 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee...Arkansas...Missouri... Mississippi River at Osceola Mississippi River at Caruthersville For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Saturday, March 01. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, In Tennessee, Barr Road in Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge is flooding, cutting off evacuations from the Wardlows Pocket Area. In Arkansas, docks used by the steel plant at Hickman are mostly flooded. Numerous roads and fields inside the levee between Gayoso and Kennedy, Missouri are covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 33.5 feet by early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by Friday, February 28. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Mississippi, AR; Pemiscot, MO; Dyer, TN; Lake, TN; Lauderdale, TN

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 10:25PM CST until February 28 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Tennessee...Missouri...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Above Tiptonville Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing Mississippi River at Memphis For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River above Tiptonville. * WHEN...Until Friday, February 28. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, In Missouri, most fields around Robinson Lake in Pemiscot County are covered by flood water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 34.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5 feet by early Friday afternoon. - Action stage is 34.0 feet. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
New Madrid, MO; Pemiscot, MO; Lake, TN

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 8:00PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Jackson; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:24PM CST until February 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Area
Bond; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Calhoun; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Boone; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:24PM CST until February 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Area
Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:09PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

...A WINTER STORM REMAINS ON TRACK TO IMPACT THE MIDSOUTH TONIGHT... .An upper level low pressure system will interact with an approaching Arctic cold front to bring impactful snowfall to the Midsouth tonight. Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches is forecast north of Interstate 40, with highest amounts expected over far northeast Arkansas and the Missouri bootheel. South of I-40, a mixture of sleet and snow is expected this evening, with snow likely to follow overnight. Snow amounts are forecast to range from 1 to 3 inches in the Interstate 40 corridor, with lesser amounts to the south. Due to banded nature of snow, locally higher amounts of snow will be possible across the Midsouth by Wednesday morning. * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Area
Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Dunklin; Pemiscot; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Crockett

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:59PM CST until February 20 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS and Doniphan Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, and Nodaway Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Atchison; Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway; Holt; Andrew; Buchanan

Extreme Cold Watch

The Extreme Cold Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO on this developing situation.

The Extreme Cold Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO on this developing situation.

Area
Atchison; Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway; Holt; Andrew; Buchanan

Extreme Cold Watch

The Extreme Cold Watch has been cancelled.

The Extreme Cold Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Area
Miami; Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Mercer; Putnam; Schuyler; De Kalb; Daviess; Grundy; Sullivan; Adair; Clinton; Caldwell; Livingston; Linn; Macon; Platte; Clay; Ray; Carroll; Chariton; Jackson; Lafayette; Saline; Cass; Johnson

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:59PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Miami; Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Mercer; Putnam; Schuyler; De Kalb; Daviess; Grundy; Sullivan; Adair; Clinton; Caldwell; Livingston; Linn; Macon; Platte; Clay; Ray; Carroll; Chariton; Jackson; Lafayette; Saline; Cass; Johnson

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 1:59PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS and Doniphan Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, and Nodaway Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Atchison; Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway; Holt; Andrew; Buchanan

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:59PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS County. In Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Randolph, Bates, and Henry Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Area
Linn; Randolph; Howard; Pettis; Cooper; Bates; Henry

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:39PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero over the Missouri bootheel to the single digits above zero over north Mississippi. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below over the Missouri bootheel, to around zero over north Mississippi. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Wednesday to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures and Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Area
Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tunica; Tate; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:39PM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero over the Missouri bootheel to the single digits above zero over north Mississippi. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below over the Missouri bootheel, to around zero over north Mississippi. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Wednesday to 10 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures and Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Area
Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tunica; Tate; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 1:11PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Cairo affecting Carlisle, Alexander, Hickman, Ballard, Mississippi, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. .The Ohio River at Cairo remains in minor flood stage and will crest Friday Morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 44.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Area
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:42PM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Wednesday Night to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:37PM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Wednesday morning.

Area
Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:30PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Area
Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:30PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Area
Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:30PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Pike; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 9:41AM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Texas; Dent; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 9:39AM CST until February 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches across most of the area, with locally higher amounts up to 14 inches in a few locations where snow bands develop. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may gust up to 20-30 mph, especially along the I-49 corridor, leading to blowing and drifting snow.

Area
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Texas; Dent; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon

Winter Storm Watch

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO on this developing situation.

Area
Miami; Linn; Cass; Johnson; Pettis; Cooper; Bates; Henry
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