Monday, July 20, 2026
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
Heat index values could reach over 100 degrees today and tomorrow in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening at 7 pm.
Officials say that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat index values to reach up to 110 degrees on Tuesday.
If you have to be outside for work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS TO BE CONDUCTED IN COUNTIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will participate in joint preliminary damage assessments for multiple Southeast Missouri counties in response to the flash flooding and severe storms from July 9th to July 11th.
A total of nine counties were a part of the request, including Bollinger, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, Ripley, and Wayne Counties in Southeast Missouri. Joint PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, the State Emergency Management Agency, and local emergency management officials. Beginning Tuesday, six teams will verify documented damage to determine whether FEMA Public Assistance can be requested through FEMA.
To assist families and individuals in the region who were affected, SEMA’s Emergency Human Services section has coordinated with volunteer and faith-based partners and other state and local agencies to establish a Multi-Agency Resource Center in Reynolds County. The MARC will be available at the VFW Post 6660 R.C. in Centerville from noon to 6 pm on Friday, and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday.
A MARC is a central location or “one-stop shop” that brings together recovery resources and support services near the impacted communities and can include cleaning supplies, insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, legal services, and more.
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING DUMPED PACKAGES IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Authorities in Ripley County are investigating after multiple packages were found in a wooded area.
According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, on July 16th, officials responded to a property on Osprey Lane for several packages that were found dumped in a wooded area.
Most of the packages were never opened, and their shipping labels had also been removed.
Packages bearing customer names were released to the rightful owners. All other packages were returned to FedEx.
Anyone with a missing delivery shipped by FedEx which shows 'delivered' should contact FedEx with their tracking number.
ONE IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO WAYNE COUNTY STABBING
Authorities in Wayne County have made an arrest following a reported stabbing.
Wayne County Sheriff Kyle Shearrer tells KWOC News that a stabbing victim was found at a residence outside of Williamsville on Friday and flown to a regional hospital.
The suspect, identified as Caleb Copes, had fled the scene, but returned shortly after and was taken into custody without incident.
Copes is facing multiple charges, including 1st degree assault and tampering with evidence.
DUNKLIN COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED TODAY
Route WW in Dunklin County will be reduced this afternoon as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located between County Roads 202 and 206.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from noon to 4 p.m.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SET FOR THIS WEEK ON INTERSTATE 55
Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction for the early part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The work zone is located from mile marker 16 to mile marker 18.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both today and tomorrow.