STORM SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDED EF-3 TORNADO CAUSES TWO DEATHS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Two people died Friday evening in Southeast Missouri during a storm system that crossed the area bringing with it winds of over 150 miles per hour.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a preliminary survey found that an EF-3 tornado tracked along a 16 mile path in eastern Stoddard and Scott Counties.
The tornado had peak winds of 152 miles per hour.
According to Angie Rogers, the Scott County 911 Emergency Service Board Executive Director, two people died as a result of injuries sustained from the storm, with ten others being injured.
A brief EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph also occurred in northern Scott county.
The American Red Cross was also set up at the Miner Convention Center to assist displaced families.
Hail and wind damage was also reported across Southeast Missouri, including in the Qulin and Portageville areas.
Thousands of people lost power during the storms but crews worked hard to restore electricity to those affected, with Ozark Border and Ameren only reporting a handful of customers still without service as of Sunday afternoon.
SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE FOR MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
As the area continues to recover from last week’s severe weather, another risk is developing for this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a marginal to enhanced risk of severe weather for tonight in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
Hazards could include large hail and damaging winds.
The chances of severe weather increase as you move west across our listening area.
Weather officials say that almost the entire region will be under a slight risk of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening, with hazards once again including large hail and damaging winds.
ONE FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A CRASH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING NEAR BERNIE
One person was flown from the scene of a head on collision early Saturday morning near Bernie.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 36 year old male, from Malden, was driving on Highway 25 when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle head on.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 34 year old male from Bernie, was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the first vehicle received moderate injuries and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION WELCOMING SUMMER WITH EVENT NEXT MONTH
An event to mark the beginning of Summer will be held next month at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation is presenting Welcome Summer 2025 from 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, June 7th.
The event, sponsored by Missouri Highlands Healthcare, will include a cruise in, live band, food trucks, yard games, a dunk booth, crafts, and more.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 573-686-8645.
MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS POLICE OFFICERS TO CRACKDOWN ON RESIDENTS NOT WEARING THEIR SEAT BELT
A new seat belt enforcement campaign is set to begin today in Missouri and Arkansas.
Statewide law enforcement will be participating in a click it or ticket seat belt mobilization through June 1st to help increase seat belt use among residents and reduce highway fatalities.
According to officials, More than 6 out of l0 people killed in 2024 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety, a seat belt remains a person's single greatest defense in the event of a crash.
LIGHT INSTILLATION TO CAUSE DELAYS ON BUSINESS 67 IN POPLAR BLUFF OVER THE NEXT MONTH
Business 67 in Butler County will intermittently be reduced to one lane over the next month as contractor crews install roadside lights.
According to MoDOT, crews will be working from Katy Lane to Industrial Park Road in Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, June 20.
