ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDING A FEW TORNADOES POSSIBLE TONIGHT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas could see severe weather tonight.
According to officials with the National Weather Service in Paducah, a chance of thunderstorms will spread across our region later this evening and overnight.
Severe weather is possible with this system, especially across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas this evening. The entire region is currently under an enhanced risk for severe weather.
The main hazards will be damaging winds, very large hail, but a few tornadoes may be a concern as well.
CONFIRMED CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED IN STODDARD AND BUTLER COUNTIES
There have been more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as well as the Counties Health Centers, Butler County has reported two new cases of the virus, Stoddard County its eighth, and Dunklin County has confirmed its ninth positive case of the disease.
The patients are currently in quarantine, and the Departments are working to identify and contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active.
As of Tuesday, there have been a total of 3,037 total confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus, and 53 deaths have been directly reported to the disease.
County officials urge residents to not panic, and to continue practicing social distancing and safety guidelines. If you are showing symptoms, it is recommended that you first contact your health provider before going to a hospital.
OZARK RIVERWAYS SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN WILDFIRE INCIDENT
Officials with the Ozark National Riverways are searching for suspects involved in a wildfire incident that took place recently.
There are multiple arson attempts reported each year in the area, and up to $10,000 is being offered as a reward for information that can lead to finding the suspects of previous arson cases.
If you have any information on these incidents, such as the time and place of the fire, vehicle descriptions, or names of suspects, you are asked to call or text 888-653-0009.
DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO SOME SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COUNTIES
There is a disaster recovery and funding assistance program that will be in effect for the next few months.
According to the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, on-call appointments are available to discuss eligibility for the assistance, which includes voluntary residential buyout, and relocation, down payment, and tenant relocation assistance.
This service is available for residents of Doniphan, Van Buren, and Carter Counties until May 15th, and can be found by calling 573-785-6402 on Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ISSUES IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL PANDEMIC COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced an implementation of $600 for the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program.
The Governor made the announcement in a briefing over the COVID-19 virus yesterday, and discussed that the FPUC will provide an additional $600 per week of federal supplement funds for those eligible for at least one dollar of unemployment compensation benefits.
Payments are expected to be sent to eligible recipients who filed for unemployment since and after March 29th, and will begin around April 12th, and will be available until July 25th.
Those who are currently employed and quit will not be eligible for unemployment benefits, including anyone who quits when sick leave is offered by their employer.
SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There is a potential for severe weather in Southeast Missouri this week.
According to the National Weather Service Center in Paducah, a hazardous weather outlook will be in effect throughout Southeast Missouri from today through Monday, and may include thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall.
There will also be a chance of hail and gusty winds, and some storms may be severe, with large hail and damaging winds.
CITY OF NAYLOR SCHEDULED TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING IN JUNE
The city of Naylor is scheduling a public hearing to be held in early June.
The meeting will be located at the Naylor City Hall’s Council Chambers on 101 North Front Street, and will discuss the Counties submission of an application for the FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant for a new Naylor Nutrition Center.
The city will be requesting around $500,000 in funds to build the new nutrition center, and is set to benefit clientele above the age of 60, including the disabled and homeless.
Representatives will answer public questions, and residents are being encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held on June 9th at 3:30 pm, and more information is available by calling 573-399-2592.
