INCOMING WEATHER SYSTEM BRINGS HIGHER CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY
A weather system that is crossing Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas will give us higher chances of severe weather today.
Station Meteorologist Dan Holiday tells KWOC News what weather officials are expecting for today.
Dan Holiday
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded our entire listening area in a moderate risk of severe weather that is a level 4 out of 5, something we don’t see very often. We know this is the time of year when severe weather occurs and what we have here in this situation is a low pressure system over Missouri, a warm front extending to our north, and a dry line approaching from the west, a lot of moisture coming in from the Gulf of Mexico. Some morning storms certainly will be ongoing then will likely get a break for a while with afternoon and evening storms, any of which could produce some widespread damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.
In the event that a warning is issued, you will hear it on Today’s Talk KWOC.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED ON MULTIPLE DATES THIS MONTH
Missouri state officials are reminding motorists that driver examinations will not be available on select days this month.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed today in observance of Harry Truman’s birthday.
Driver Examination Stations will also be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day.
MINNESOTA WOMAN FACING METH RELATED CHARGE
A Minnesota woman is facing a meth charge following her arrest this week.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Rebecca Bellig was taken into custody Monday night on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Bellig is also facing charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to display valid plates.
MAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A WRECK NEAR QULIN
A Qulin man was flown from the scene of a single vehicle wreck Monday evening near Qulin.
According to authorities, 44 year old Roger Tompkins, was driving on Highway 51, 5 miles south of Qulin, when his vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and overturned. The wreck occurred shortly before 8 pm.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Jonesboro hospital.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO CAUSE DELAYS ON ROUTE 164
Route 164 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane for the rest of this month as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from Interstate 55 to Route D.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, May 31 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
