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Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Young boy dies in Pierce City vehicle crash
(KSNF & KODE) — A young Pierce City boy dies in a vehicle crash yesterday evening. The crash happened just after 5pm on Highway J— three miles east of Diamond—killing 6-year-old Fynn Schroeder. He was a passenger in a vehicle that police say was hit by an SUV that failed to yield. Webb City Fire Department donates one of their firefighting trucks Missouri Job Center helps grads make smooth transistion into the job market Golden Lion Award: Jocelyn Wengert Carthage man sentenced in wife's murder, faces additional charge Jasper County deputies shoot man after domestic disturbance call There were two adults and another child in the vehicle with Schroeder—they were all taken to Freeman Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the SUV, that troopers say hit them, also received minor injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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.
