MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH OUT FOR ICY AND SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS THIS MORNING
A winter storm crossed the region yesterday and motorists, especially in our northern areas, are asked to be extra careful on the roads this morning.
Snow and icy conditions will be possible on many area roadways.
Motorists should consider delaying travel if possible. If you do have to get on the road this morning, slow down and give yourself plenty of extra time to reach your destination.
Also consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
You can check road conditions in your area on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map at MoDot.org.
TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TO DROP TO CLOSE TO SINGLE DIGITS THIS WEEK
Arctic air will push dangerously cold temperatures to our region this week.
According to the National Weather Service, overnight lows are expected to get close to the single digits by Wednesday night.
According to the American Red Cross, you can open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
When temperatures are below freezing, you can also start a cold water drip from your faucets.
In the event you were to lose power, you can close blinds or curtains to keep in some heat. Also remember to wear layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Eating and drinking can also help you stay warm as food provides energy to warm the body.
To find warming centers in your area, go to Health.Mo.Gov/WarmingCenters.
MAN ARRESTED IN CLAY COUNTY ON CHILD PORNOGARPHY CHARGE
A man has been taken into custody in Northeast Arkansas on a child pornography related charge.
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, on Friday the Arkansas State Police and the Clay County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence in Piggott.
The warrant came after a tip was reported that an I.P. address located in Piggott was involved in viewing and sending sexually explicit material involving children.
During the execution of the search warrant, 23 year old Zachery Lawrence was interviewed and taken into custody.
He was booked in at the Clay County Detention Center on a charge of possession of child pornography.
NO FATALITIES REPORTED IN MISSOURI DURING NEW YEAR HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD
No fatal traffic crashes were reported in Missouri during the New Year’s holiday counting period.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, troopers worked 44 traffic crashes, which included 21 injuries.
Troopers also made 50 DWI arrests during the New Year’s holiday counting period which ran from 6 pm last Tuesday to 11:59 pm on Wednesday.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY NEAR CAMPBELL
Route 53 in Dunklin County will be closed for around four months beginning today as construction crews perform two bridge replacements.
The bridges are located between Route J and Route H near Campbell.
Work is scheduled to begin today with completion anticipated on Tuesday, May 6. The route will remain closed until the work is completed and a signed detour will be in place.
ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route YY in New Madrid County will be closed this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The closure is located near Portageville, from Clearview Lane to County Road 355.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
