Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

It’s great having the IST in our house.

Do you know what an Incident Support Team is? If you are in the emergency management or first response fields you should talk to our friends with the Southwest Missouri Incident Support Team to see if you can get involved!

Several members of the team are attending training over the next couple days to keep skills sharp and ready to assist those in need.

We're here at the Alamo Drafthouse, ready to take on your questions about CERT and Emergency Management! If you're not attending the Q&A after Twisters tonight, send us a message, and we'd be happy to answer them!

Low-end rain chances are expected intermittently throughout the day. Additional rain is possible each day this week.

Looks like a full week of thunderstorm potential ahead.

Temperatures will be below normal this coming work week with rounds of showers and thunderstorms and a slow warming trend. None of this storm activity is expected to be severe at this time. Enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last!

Several rounds of rainfall beginning tonight will allow for some modest rainfall accumulation over the weekend. Widespread 0.25" with some areas seeing up to 1" are expected. Flooding is not yet a concern, however rain is forecast to continue into next week.

Several rounds of rainfall beginning Saturday night will allow for some modest rainfall accumulation over the weekend. Widespread 0.5" with some areas seeing up to 1" are expected. Flooding is not yet a concern, however rain is forecast to continue into next week.

Stay fire safe this summer as you grill with tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

• Clean grills often & remove grease build-up.
• Keep a 3-foot safe zone around grills and campfires.
• Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.

Campbell Avenue CLOSED at night between Republic Road and the eastbound U.S. Route 60 ramps in 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Wednesday & Thursday nights, July 17 & 18

Contractor will CLOSE north and southbound Campbell Avenue under U.S. Route 60 at night from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Wednesday & Thursday nights, July 17 & 18. Crews are removing the barrier wall on the Route 60 bridges as part of the U.S. ROUTE 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway. City of Springfield, MO https://www.modot.org/node/51181

Thunderstorms this afternoon may be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Frequent lightning will also accompany the storms. Remain weather aware this afternoon and evening.

UPDATE: Due to weather this work has been POSTPONED to tomorrow night 7 pm Wednesday, July 17 to 7 am Thursday, July 18


Expect delays on I-44 at Route K/PP bridge (Exit 61) west of where new bridge is being constructed Between 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 and 7 a.m., Wednesday, July 17

I-44 traffic diverted up and over the ramps in both directions at Exit 61 to allow contractor to set bridge girders for new bridge

After a final hot day today, temperatures will drop below normal starting Wednesday. Below normal temperatures are expected into next week.

A cold front will bring showers and storms today and tonight. Some of these storms may be severe and also produce heavy rain and flooding.

Educate yourself!

Everyone seems to throw a lot of terms at you about the weather. Make sure you know what they mean. Our intent is always to keep the community safe and our area is currently under a Heat Advisory. The attached NWS graphic details what that means as well as other heat related emergency information.

A cold front will bring showers and storms Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Some of these storms may be strong to severe and also produce heavy rain and flooding.

A Heat Advisory is in effect into Tuesday as heat index values climb back into the 100-109 degree range. Northern areas will be cooler on Tuesday. Overnight lows will only drop into the 70s. Be safe out in the heat.

😎 As things heat up this weekend, it gives us one last chance this week to appreciate the work of our Environmental Public Health team that works to maintain the state's cooling center map! Creating data tools to help improve and promote community health is the name of the game for this team.

🔗 Health.Mo.Gov/coolingcenters

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Ramp CLOSURES In
• Northbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound I-44 ramp
• Southbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound I-44 ramp

8 p.m. Friday, July 12 until 6 a.m. Monday, July 15

Contractor crews to add a high-friction pavement treatment at various locations to help improve traction at curves. Route 65 ramps will not be closed at the same time.

After a short break from the heat, it will be back in full swing this weekend into next week. Plan accordingly and make a plan to stay safe in the heat!

Thunderstorms will continue to slowly push east into this afternoon in the green shaded area on the map. Localized flooding, 1 inch hail, and 60 mph winds are possible in the strongest storms.

Environmental conditions have evolved this morning, and pop-up thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening are now expected to be capable of low-end severe hail and wind. This threat lasts between about 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Storms may continue after 10 p.m., but will no longer be severe.

It's hot outside! Take steps to keep your pets safe and during heat waves.

😎 ready.gov/summer-ready

Temperatures gradually rise through the end of the week. There are low chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms today and Friday.

Crews are responding to a water main break in northwest Springfield. Water service has been interrupted in the area. Repairs are expected to take approximately 2 to 3 hours. Updates will be provided when available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. Thank you for understanding!

UPDATE 8 a.m.: Water is restored for the area, but will be low pressure for a few hours as repairs are finished.

UPDATE 7/12: The Boil Advisory issued on 7/11 has been lifted. All repairs were completed and all tests have been approved. Thank you!

Campbell Avenue CLOSED at night between Republic Road and the eastbound U.S. Route 60 ramps in 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday night, July 10-11 & Thursday – Friday night, July 11-12

Contractor will CLOSE north and southbound Campbell Avenue under U.S. Route 60 at night from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Wednesday & Thursday, July 11 & 12. From 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11 until 6 a.m. Friday, July 12, westbound Route 60 traffic will be shifted down and over Campbell Avenue using the westbound Route 60 on and off-ramps. Crews are setting bridge girders for the U.S. ROUTE 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway. City of Springfield, MO

At 10am we will be conducting our monthly test of the outdoor warning siren system.

Rain will start to move in Friday afternoon. Highest rain chances will occur overnight Friday into Saturday morning. A few rumbles of thunder may be possible overnight. Rain exits the area by Saturday afternoon.