Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 060. In Missouri,
Fire Weather Zones 024, 025, 031, 032, 033, 038, 039, 040,
043, 044, 045, 046, 053 and 054.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Gusty southwesterly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 25%
Thursday afternoon.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:16
Until: Feb 19, 2026 10:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Benton, Fire Weather
Zone 056 Morgan, Fire Weather Zone 057 Miller, Fire Weather
Zone 058 Maries, Fire Weather Zone 066 Vernon, Fire Weather
Zone 067 St. Clair, Fire Weather Zone 068 Hickory, Fire
Weather Zone 069 Camden, Fire Weather Zone 070 Pulaski, Fire
Weather Zone 071 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 073 Bourbon, Fire
Weather Zone 077 Barton, Fire Weather Zone 078 Cedar, Fire
Weather Zone 079 Polk, Fire Weather Zone 080 Dallas, Fire
Weather Zone 081 Laclede, Fire Weather Zone 082 Texas, Fire
Weather Zone 088 Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 089 Dade, Fire
Weather Zone 090 Greene, Fire Weather Zone 091 Webster, Fire
Weather Zone 092 Wright, Fire Weather Zone 093 Newton, Fire
Weather Zone 094 Lawrence, Fire Weather Zone 095 Christian,
Fire Weather Zone 096 Douglas, Fire Weather Zone 097 Crawford,
Fire Weather Zone 097 Howell, Fire Weather Zone 101 Cherokee,
Fire Weather Zone 101 McDonald, Fire Weather Zone 102 Barry,
Fire Weather Zone 103 Stone, Fire Weather Zone 104 Taney and
Fire Weather Zone 105 Ozark.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 72.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:05
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:15
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, northeast, south
central, and southeast Missouri.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 22 to 30 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:00
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 25, 2026 12:05
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 24, 2026 21:27
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below expected.
Actual temperatures may reach 5 to 10 degrees below zero as well.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and central and northeast
Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:55
Until: Jan 25, 2026 23:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 25 below expected.
Actual temperatures may reach 5 to 10 degrees below zero as well.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:55
Until: Jan 25, 2026 23:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:41
Until: Jan 25, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:21
Until: Jan 25, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying
the dangerously cold conditions, motorists should avoid traveling
but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they
become stranded.
From: Jan 24, 2026 21:18
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will drop below 0 degrees for most
locations Friday and Saturday nights as well.
From: Jan 24, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 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 Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:17
Until: Jan 25, 2026 15:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
4 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 25, 2026 04:02
Until: Jan 25, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north
central, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 25, 2026 12:16
Until: Jan 25, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast
Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:38
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Greatest amounts are expected along and south of
Interstate 44 and the lowest amounts are expected across central
Missouri. Areas near the Missouri and Arkansas border may see
sleet mix with snow at times.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures
in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to
the safety threat. Motorists should avoid traveling but will need
to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become
stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:47
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* 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 midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying
the dangerously cold
conditions, motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan
for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:30
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central
and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 11:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, northwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:03
Until: Jan 23, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:16
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Bond IL, Fayette IL, and Madison IL Counties.
In Missouri, Boone MO County.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:16
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:16
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:15
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches possible, with the lower
end amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue
into Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold temperatures in the single digits
with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat if
vehicles become stranded.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:33
Until: Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 5
inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central and west
central Missouri.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult.
From: Jan 21, 2026 17:49
Until: Jan 22, 2026 11:00
