Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Elevated tornado risk, significant hail possibility for Springfield/Branson area
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 406 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-232115- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 406 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Elevated tornado risk. Significant hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated flooding risk. Significant lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.
DISCUSSION... Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is currently developing over southeast Kansas into Oklahoma. This activity will mainly affect areas along and north of Interstate 44 from late afternoon into tonight. This dynamic system will be capable of producing hail up to the size of tennis balls, damaging winds up to 70 mph and tornadoes. A strong tornado or two may be possible. Flooding and flash flooding will again be possible tonight as storms develop and move over many of the same areas that received flooding rains the past few days. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain will be possible with localized amounts around 3 inches.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts to 30 mph are possible over western Missouri and extreme southeast Kansas late this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Intermittent storm activity is expected from Thursday through the coming holiday weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed in the next three hours for areas north and west of a Pittsburg Kansas to Osceola Missouri line and within the next six hours generally north of Interstate 44.
Flood warning in effect for James River at Galena
Flood Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 430 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Kansas... Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski County James River at Galena affecting Stone County Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County .Additional heavy rainfall tonight will cause river levels to remain above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for updates or local media for updates. Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ index.php?wfo=sgf
Tornado watch in effect for Lawrence, Polk counties, surrounding area
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 212 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 330 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2019 TORNADO WATCH 212 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS MOC011-013-015-029-033-037-039-041-053-057-083-085-089-097-101- 107-109-119-121-131-141-145-159-167-175-185-195-217-230400- /O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0212.190522T2030Z-190523T0400Z/ MO . MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BARTON BATES BENTON CAMDEN CARROLL CASS CEDAR CHARITON COOPER DADE HENRY HICKORY HOWARD JASPER JOHNSON LAFAYETTE LAWRENCE MACON MCDONALD MILLER MORGAN NEWTON PETTIS POLK RANDOLPH SALINE ST. CLAIR VERNON
Public information meeting set for June 6 at Table Rock State Park
(From Missouri State Parks)
Table Rock State Park invites the public to an informational meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 6. The public is invited to share comments about the state park and its operations. State park staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to let people know the current status and future plans for the parks and historic sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.
Table Rock State Park is located at 5272 State Highway 165, Branson, in southwest Missouri. For more information, please contact Table Rock State Park at 417-334-4704.
Table Rock State Park invites the public to an informational meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 6. The public is invited to share comments about the state park and its operations. State park staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to let people know the current status and future plans for the parks and historic sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.
Table Rock State Park is located at 5272 State Highway 165, Branson, in southwest Missouri. For more information, please contact Table Rock State Park at 417-334-4704.
Springfield fire crews to begin Project Red Zone visits in midtown
(From the Springfield Fire Department)
Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Midtown neighborhood (bordered by Boonville Avenue to the west, National Avenue to the east, Chestnut Expressway to the south and Blaine Street to the north) on Saturday, May 25 as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in their home.
Since April 2017, Springfield firefighters have installed 2,648 smoke alarms in area neighborhoods as a part of Project RED Zone. They have visited 16,6696 homes in the West Central, Grant Beach, Westside, Heart of the Westside, Robberson, Woodland Heights, Tom Watkins, Doling and Bissett neighborhoods. In addition to the 2,600-plus installed alarms, firefighters have tested 5,050 alarms to ensure they are functioning properly and have replaced 754 batteries in existing alarms as a part of Project RED Zone.
Project RED Zone – a reference to the red areas on the Springfield Fire Department’s map of fire incidents – stands for Reduce, Educate, Deliver. It is part of SFD’s Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program. The multifaceted campaign aims to ensure all homes in high-risk areas of the city have working smoke alarms.
The program is already a proven success, with at least two lives saved as a result of smoke alarms installed during Project RED Zone canvassing. In September 2017, the occupant of a West Central neighborhood apartment was notified of a fire in a neighboring apartment by the smoke alarm that had been installed two months before by Springfield fire crews. In November of last year, the occupant of another West Central neighborhood apartment was notified of a fire in a unit below her when their smoke alarm sounded. That alarm had also been installed by Springfield fire crews the previous January.
Working smoke alarms double your chances of surviving a fire. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, in each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
Project RED Zone is funded with the help of donations from the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri, Safe Kids Springfield, FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grants and general revenue SFD funds designated for public education.
The Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and batteries to anyone in need. To obtain a free alarm, call 417-874-2300.
Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Midtown neighborhood (bordered by Boonville Avenue to the west, National Avenue to the east, Chestnut Expressway to the south and Blaine Street to the north) on Saturday, May 25 as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in their home.
Since April 2017, Springfield firefighters have installed 2,648 smoke alarms in area neighborhoods as a part of Project RED Zone. They have visited 16,6696 homes in the West Central, Grant Beach, Westside, Heart of the Westside, Robberson, Woodland Heights, Tom Watkins, Doling and Bissett neighborhoods. In addition to the 2,600-plus installed alarms, firefighters have tested 5,050 alarms to ensure they are functioning properly and have replaced 754 batteries in existing alarms as a part of Project RED Zone.
Project RED Zone – a reference to the red areas on the Springfield Fire Department’s map of fire incidents – stands for Reduce, Educate, Deliver. It is part of SFD’s Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program. The multifaceted campaign aims to ensure all homes in high-risk areas of the city have working smoke alarms.
The program is already a proven success, with at least two lives saved as a result of smoke alarms installed during Project RED Zone canvassing. In September 2017, the occupant of a West Central neighborhood apartment was notified of a fire in a neighboring apartment by the smoke alarm that had been installed two months before by Springfield fire crews. In November of last year, the occupant of another West Central neighborhood apartment was notified of a fire in a unit below her when their smoke alarm sounded. That alarm had also been installed by Springfield fire crews the previous January.
Working smoke alarms double your chances of surviving a fire. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, in each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
Project RED Zone is funded with the help of donations from the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri, Safe Kids Springfield, FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grants and general revenue SFD funds designated for public education.
The Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and batteries to anyone in need. To obtain a free alarm, call 417-874-2300.
Retired administrators to return as interim principals at Central High School
(From Springfield Public Schools)
Springfield Public Schools has named two veteran administrators to lead Central High School in an interim capacity for the 2019-2020 school year. Mrs. Judy Brunner will serve as Interim Lead Principal and Mr. Stephen Seal will serve as Interim Principal, effective July 1. Each leader will work in a part-time capacity, working together to meet the needs of Central's students, staff and community.
"We look forward to welcoming this dynamic leadership team to Central High School next year," said Dr. Shane Dublin, executive director of secondary education for SPS. "Their expertise and willingness to serve on an interim basis enables us to continue the search for the next permanent leader. Our recruitment process is ongoing to ensure we find the best candidate for long-term service."
Mrs. Brunner and Mr. Seal both retired from SPS - each with 18 years of experience as administrators.
Mrs. Brunner retired in 2006 as the principal of Parkview High School and Mr. Seal retired in 2003 as principal of Study Middle School. Mrs. Brunner's background also includes leadership as principal at Reed and Wilder, as assistant principal at Pershing, and as a special education teacher at Parkview.
In addition to serving 12 years as principal of Study and eight years as assistant director of Greenwood Laboratory School, Mr. Seal was also an assistant principal for both Central and Pleasant View, and a teacher and coach at Pershing.
Mrs. Brunner has undergraduate degrees in sociology and education, as well as a master's degree and a specialist degree in education - all from Missouri State University. Mr. Seal completed his undergraduate studies in education, as well as a master's degree in guidance and counseling and a specialist degree in education - all from Missouri State University.
"It is an honor to return to Springfield Public Schools and work with the Central High School community," said Mrs. Brunner. "The traditions are strong, and I am excited to begin the next chapter at this historic school."
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to work at Central High School," said Mr. Seal. "I spent my last 17 years in the Springfield Public Schools working in the Study, Central and Pipkin communities. It is my honor to join an award-winning faculty and school. I'm looking forward to supporting Central's excellence in teaching and learning."
In addition to serving 12 years as principal of Study and eight years as assistant director of Greenwood Laboratory School, Mr. Seal was also an assistant principal for both Central and Pleasant View, and a teacher and coach at Pershing.
Mrs. Brunner has undergraduate degrees in sociology and education, as well as a master's degree and a specialist degree in education - all from Missouri State University. Mr. Seal completed his undergraduate studies in education, as well as a master's degree in guidance and counseling and a specialist degree in education - all from Missouri State University.
"It is an honor to return to Springfield Public Schools and work with the Central High School community," said Mrs. Brunner. "The traditions are strong, and I am excited to begin the next chapter at this historic school."
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to work at Central High School," said Mr. Seal. "I spent my last 17 years in the Springfield Public Schools working in the Study, Central and Pipkin communities. It is my honor to join an award-winning faculty and school. I'm looking forward to supporting Central's excellence in teaching and learning."
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Willard couple killed in collision with semi on 160
According to the Highway Patrol report, aa 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by Christin O. Beasley, 24, Willard, during a period of heavy rainfall skidded across the center of the roadway and struck a 2006 Kenworth Conventional driven by Donald J. Bohenna, 43, Kimberling City. Both vehicles traveled off the south side of the roadway.
Beasley and a passenger, her husband Brandon A. Beasley, 23, Willard, were pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Medical Examiner Tom Van De Berg.
The fatalities were the 35th and 36th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
Open houses scheduled to review proposed update to Springfield/Greene County floodplain map
(From the City of Springfield)
Springfield-Greene County residents are encouraged to attend one of four open houses June 4-6 to review the proposed updates to the Springfield-Greene County’s floodplain map by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The open houses will be held:
Tuesday, June 4
3-8 p.m.
Missouri Career Center, 2900 E. Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65804
Missouri Career Center, 2900 E. Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65804
Wednesday, June 5
2-7 p.m.
Republic City Park
711 E. Miller Road
Republic, MO 65738
Republic City Park
711 E. Miller Road
Republic, MO 65738
Thursday, June 6
6-8:30 p.m.
Willard Community Building, 222 W. Jackson
Willard, MO 65781
Willard Community Building, 222 W. Jackson
Willard, MO 65781
and
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fair Grove City Hall, 81 S. Orchard Blvd.
Fair Grove, MO 65548.
Fair Grove City Hall, 81 S. Orchard Blvd.
Fair Grove, MO 65548.
Letters were mailed May 7 to properties that may be affected by the changes. The boundaries of many flood-prone areas within the watershed have changed from the current boundaries adopted in December 2010.
Residents can also review the preliminary maps by visiting the web review map at: http://maps.springfieldmo.gov/FemaFlood and searching their address. Those unable to access the online map or attend one of the open houses can call the Citizen Resource Center at 417-864-1010, and a resource coordinator can look up your address for you.
“We encourage property owners to attend one of these meetings to review the preliminary flood insurance rate maps, learn about your flood risk, potential future flood insurance requirements and identify any concerns or questions about the information provided. Officials from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), engineering contractor Wood Environment & Infrastructure, the City of Springfield and Greene County will be on hand at the meeting to answer questions and take any comments you may have,” said Stormwater Engineer Chris Dunnaway.
The local mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks. Before the new maps become effective, there will be a 90-day appeal period during which time property owners can provide additional data for consideration before the maps are finalized. This appeal period is tentatively set to start on June 12.
Those wishing to appeal their new flood designation must submit an appeal, along with supporting data and documentation to:
Chris Dunnaway, P.E.
City of Springfield
P.O. Box 8368
Springfield, MO 65802
City of Springfield
P.O. Box 8368
Springfield, MO 65802
All appeals must be based on data that show the new or revised flood hazard information is scientifically incorrect. Certification of data by a registered professional engineer or licensed land surveyor may be required.
“It’s important to keep in mind that just because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past is no guarantee that it won’t happen in the future. The Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) is based upon a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year, which historically has been referred to as the 100-Year event,” Dunnaway said.
Springfield Public Works to present initial design for Galloway Street Widening Project tonight
Springfield’s Public Works department will host a public meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at All Saints Anglican Church, 2751 E. Galloway St., to present the initial design for the Galloway Street Widening Project.
The project, which ranked as the No. 2 priority project in City-wide transportation surveys in 2015 and 2018, includes:
- widening of the Galloway Street to three lanes between Luster Avenue and Lone Pine Avenue
- a new center turn lane
- traffic-calming roundabout intersections at Luster Avenue and at Lone Pine Avenue
- Roundabouts encourage motorists to slow down and discourage cut-through traffic, while still allowing for more efficient traffic flow. They are also much more pedestrian and bicycle friendly, as all users of the roadway are only required to focus on traffic coming from one direction at a time.
- sidewalks on the south side of Galloway Street
- multi-use path on the north side of Galloway Street, providing an improved connection to Sequiota Park and the Ozarks Greenways trail
- upgraded stormwater infrastructure and improved drainage along Luster Avenue.
- Upgrades to stormwater infrastructure will take place along Galloway Avenue, including underground pipes. Drainage improvements will also be conducted along Luster Avenue, south of Galloway.
- improved railroad crossing.
The design and partial right-of-way phases of the project were completed in the 2016 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax renewal cycle. In 2019, Springfield voters again showed support by approving funding for the construction of the widening in the most recent renewal cycle of the 1/4-cent sales tax. The current estimated construction cost of the project is $5 million. The City plans to begin construction in fall 2020, with a targeted completion date of fall 2021.
Traffic impacts during construction
Galloway Street will be closed in various sections to allow for grade changes along the new roadway. A detour route will be clearly marked and local access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Planning for the future of Galloway
Retail and residential multifamily development has intensified along Lone Pine from Battlefield Road to Republic Road in recent years. The City’s Planning and Development department is currently seeking input from the public to plan for the future growth and development in the area while protecting the unique character of the area and quality of life enjoyed there. City Council will hear recommendations regarding development in Galloway July 23.
The next public meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., July 9, location TBA. Watch the Galloway Village Neighborhood Association’s Facebook page and signs posted in the Galloway area for the meeting location.
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