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Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:13 PM Jun. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following counties, Barry, Barton, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Vernon. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - This includes the following low water crossings... Lost Creek at Highway CC, High School Branch at McCord Street, Hickory Creek at Coler RD, Buffalo Creek at Finch Drive and North Indian Creek at Orchid Drive. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Joplin, Pittsburg, Carthage, Neosho, Fort Scott, Baxter Springs, Columbus, Girard, Webb City, Carl Junction, Frontenac, Galena, Seneca, Granby, Carterville, Duquesne, Arma, Goodman, Duenweg, Diamond, Cherokee, Wheaton, Weir, Leawood, Silver Creek, Mulberry, Scammon, Mccune, Fairview, Shoal Creek Drive, Arcadia, Saginaw, Walnut, West Mineral, Treece, Hepler, Loma Linda, Airport Drive, Lowell and Sherman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:35 PM Jun. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following areas, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following areas, Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms expected tonight. Rainfall amounts of around 1 inch are expected with localized 3 inch amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 4:23 PM Jun. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. &&
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