Weather

By Leah Rainwater If you plan to go trick-or-treating tonight, remember to grab a hoodie or a coat. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s when the “night full of frights” begins. As the sun goes down, temps will drop to the upper 40s. Although it might be cold this Halloween, there are no chances of

By Jared Shelton A tornado watch has been issued for much of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas including Buchanan County and surrounding areas until 10 p.m. Wednesday. A line of severe thunderstorms is moving into Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas this afternoon that is capable of producing damaging gusts and sizeable hail. A severe thunderstorm

By NewsPress Now With Buchanan County suffering moderate to severe conditions, Gov. Mike Parson is declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31. All or portions of at least 88 counties in the state are experiencing moderate, severe or extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Parson signed an executive order Tuesday

By Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton Dry and windy conditions are forecast to produce elevated fire weather concerns across the Mid-Missouri River Valley on Thursday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas including Buchanan County, effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Persistent southerly winds of 20

By Storm Tracker Meteorologist Payton Counts It’s that time of year again! It wouldn’t be autumn without a little frost. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This means there will be frost outside and on your car, so make sure to grab your ice scraper and

By NewsPress Now Major hurricane Milton is making landfall in Florida tonight on the heels of the destructive hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of the southeast in late September. Aside from destructive winds and flooding rains, Milton is also set to bring catastrophic storm surge along a large swath of Florida’s west coast. News-Press NOW

By NewsPress Now Thunderstorms are making their way through the area Tuesday evening. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for south central Nodaway County and northern Andrew County until 6:15 p.m. News-Press NOW will continue tracking this storm. Tune in at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. or on our newscast livestream for the latest

By NewsPress Now A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeastern Buchanan County, southwestern DeKalb County, northwestern Clinton County and northeastern Platte County until 12:30 p.m. More severe weather could be moving throughout the area Thursday. Thunderstorms are especially possible Thursday evening after 5 p.m. Hazards would include damaging winds and large hail. The

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton 5:34 p.m. | A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Buchanan County and much of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This is in effect until 1 a.m. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are anticipated across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas on Wednesday evening, and into the overnight hours. Here’s the

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through 3 a.m. Thursday, as scattered strong storms approach the area tonight. The primary hazards with any storms that develop will be damaging straight-line winds and sizable hail. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for

By Ashley Luthans St. Joseph residents have been battling extreme heat recently, but community resources can help provide some relief. After last week’s heat and humidity, heat index values, or “feels-like” temperature, shot up to 112 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday. High temperatures can cause heat-related illness without proper precautions. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton Water levels on the Missouri River have steadily risen over the past two weeks amid drainage from flooding up-river and locally heavy rainfall. After sustaining moderate flood stage at St. Joseph since Saturday June 29, the Missouri River reached a forecast crest of 23.4 feet on Thursday afternoon, July 4.  Aside

By Jared Shelton 5:36 p.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Buchanan County until 6:15 p.m. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas this afternoon and evening as a low-pressure system tracks across the area. Here’s the latest on what to expect: SEVERE THREAT TODAY: ENHANCED

By Jared Shelton The Missouri River continues running high from Omaha to Kansas City as drainage from major flooding upriver flows south. As of Monday morning, the Missouri River was at 21.75 feet and rising at the gauge in St. Joseph, reaching the early phase of moderate flood stage, which begins at 21 feet. Moderate

By Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton 9:15 p.m. | A tornado warning has been issued for Holt, Atchison and Nodaway counties through 9:45 p.m. Southeastern Atchison County, northwestern Holt County and west central Nodaway County are under the warning. The tornado watch is still in effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas until 11

By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW Meteorologist Several rounds of heavy rain have swept across parts of the mid and upper Missouri River basin over the past seven to 10 days, resulting in moderate to major flooding of the Missouri River and many of its tributaries north of the I-80 corridor. Drainage from flooding up-river combined

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton High heat and humidity will be building into the mid-Missouri River Valley on Monday afternoon, as a wave of above average temperatures sweeps through the heartland. Temperatures are anticipated to reach the upper 90s to triple digits across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas after lunchtime Monday, with oppressive humidity resulting in

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton Strong to severe thunderstorms are increasingly likely Friday across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas as an early summer storm system tracks across the area. Here’s the latest on what to expect: SEVERE THREAT TONIGHT: ENHANCED RISK TIMING: 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday THREAT LEVEL: 3 (of 5) HAZARDS: Damaging

By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist Memorial Day weekend has passed and meteorological summer is fast approaching, marked by the first day of June. While astronomical summer is not officially recognized until the estival solstice (aka summer solstice), occurring in the northern hemisphere between June 20 and 21, sultry summer weather tends to develop across

By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist Every year is different when it comes to spring severe weather season across the United States. As May comes to a close, stats are revealing that 2024 has been particularly active when it comes to tornadoes. According to the Storm Prediction Center, a preliminary 870 tornadoes have been reported

By Jared Shelton 4:40 p.m. | The tornado watch has been canceled for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, but remains in effect east of interstate 35 through this evening. 2:50 p.m. | A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Northeast Kansas and all of Northwest Missouri until 10 p.m. tonight. This

By Jared Shelton Scattered severe weather will be possible across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas over the next 24 to 48 hours, with a slight risk for gusty winds and small hail developing this afternoon followed by an enhanced risk for damaging winds, sizable hail and tornadoes on Tuesday. Here’s the latest on what to

By Jared Shelton A round of thunderstorms late Monday night delivered soaking rains across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, leaving behind some rising waterways. Rainfall totals ranging from half an inch to three inches across are resulting in minor flooding including on the Platte River near Agency and the Missouri River at St. Joseph. As

By Jared Shelton 12:30 a.m. | The tornado watch has been canceled for points along and west of the I-35 corridor, including Buchanan County and surrounding areas. 11:27 p.m. | The tornado warning for Clinton County, northwestern Clay County and northeastern Platte County has expired. A tornado watch remains in effect for all of Northwest Missouri

By Jared Shelton 9 p.m. | The tornado watch in effect earlier for parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan County, has been canceled. 6:45 p.m. | A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan County, until 11 p.m. Other counties in the area under

By Meteorologist Jared Shelton The tornado watch originally scheduled to remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight has been canceled for points west of interstate 35 including the St. Joseph area. A tornado watch remains in effect for points along and east of interstate 35 until midnight. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and sizable hail will