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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
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Early morning fire engulfs Webb City home; spreads to nearby structures
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Webb City Fire, Joplin Fire and several other supporting agencies are on the scene of what started as a four-alarm fire. Firefighters were called to the scene near 4th and North Roane in Webb City around 1:15 Thursday morning. Webb City Fire Chief Andrew Roughton said when firefighters got there, one home was fully involved, and the fire had spread to two other homes, causing some damage to those homes as well. Early morning fire engulfs Webb City home; spreads to nearby structures Webb City opens new dog park Convicted felon charged with illegal hunting, kills a Missouri Black Bear Hearing underway to decide fate of embattled Carthage mayor March winds blow: Secure your outdoor items The fire chief says a baby had to be checked out for possible injuries at the scene, but the baby is ok. There were no other injuries. Firefighters from Carterville, Oronogo, Carl Junction, Duenweg are also helping, as well as other supporting agencies. The state fire marshal arrived on the scene around 5 a.m. Chief Roughton said they will be working to start investigating what led to the reported explosion and fire. DEVELOPING Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Climate
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How strong do winds need to be to cause damage to buildings?
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Spring storms can bring strong winds, and first responders say they can be dangerous. Thursday's focus for 'Severe Weather Preparedness Week' is 'Wind and Hail Safety.' According to the National Weather Service, wind speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour are strong enough to cause damage to buildings. Many severe storms are capable of producing winds in excess of 60 miles per hour, and some systems can produce straight-line winds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The National Weather Service suggests trimming tree branches away from your house and securing loose gutters and shutters before storms strike. Once they arrive, find a safe place indoors to take shelter. How strong do winds need to be to cause damage to buildings? Letter of warning issued to Carterville company for foul odor Webb City girl crowned Missouri Elks Hoop Shoot champion Vehicle reportedly set on fire intentionally at Webb City mobile home park Car vs semi crash impacts Hwy 171 traffic 'High winds are very serious, and, you know, we need to take them seriously, because things can start blowing, signs can blow, tree limbs can blow, things off of roofs, things that just are secure. Anything over 40 miles per hour, you know, there's a chance that it could be flying in the air,' said Chief Andrew Roughton, Webb City Fire Department. As for hail, strong rising currents in storms, called updrafts, carry water to the top of a storm where it freezes. Eventually, that frozen precipitation falls to Earth and can cause damage and injury. Not all storms produce hail, but if they do, and the hail is one inch in diameter, it will be classified as severe. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
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Missouri and Kansas among top states for lightning deaths
WEBB CITY, Mo. — This is National 'Severe Weather Preparedness Week,' and today's topic is lightning. According to the National Weather Service, Missouri and Kansas both rank in the top 20 states for lightning fatalities from 2010 through 2019, with Arkansas ranking in the top 10. First responders say when lightning is in the forecast, avoid unsafe places like the top of a hill. You'll also want to avoid tall, isolated trees or other tall objects. And if you see lightning in the distance, it's time to go inside. The National Weather Service says there are several myths surrounding lightning, like that it doesn't strike the same place twice. In fact, it often does, with the Empire State Building being struck an average of 23 times a year. 'You never know when it's going to strike, but if you're seeing it in the distance, it's time to start moving in then, not wait until you see it get closer, because if it gets closer there's a good chance that you could be struck,' said Chief Andrew Roughton, Webb City Fire Department. You can learn more about lightning myths here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
