Macon County, MO Office of Emergency Management

Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It will be a weeklong social media campaign dedicated to education on severe weather safety resources. We ask that ...you participate by developing a plan for yourself and your family, and helping us pass along the resource information. If you would like to get a head start on the action please visit: https://www.weather.gov/e/2021SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek

Near normal conditions are expected through Friday with highs in the mid to upper 40s. A few showers are possible Friday afternoon but most will stay dry. Warme...r weather returns for Saturday with breezy south winds. A cold front moves through for Saturday and Sunday morning with winds shifting to the north and cooling temperatures back to close to normal. See more

It seems unfathomable to start thinking about severe weather and tornadoes, but we are knocking on the door of spring. So now is the time to develop a plan with your family if you do not have one to practice. KS/MO statewide tornado drill will take place Tuesday 3/2 at 10 am.

If you have to be out, give the snowplows plenty of room. Their lights get covered in these conditions.

42 new cases of COVID-19 were received between December 30, 2020 and January 4, 2021. Macon County has now seen reinfections where people who have tested posit...ive in the past and getting it again. It is important that if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past, you should continue to take precautions especially after your 90 days of immunity. We are unsure at this time how hard it impacts the health of those that are reinfected. See more

Check on your neighbors. Stay safe.

A winter storm is expected to impact the region beginning late tonight and continuing through Friday afternoon. Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly once wintry precipitation begins, so please make sure you plan accordingly for any NYE plans. See the graphics for details!

The Macon county Health Department has been an approved to provide COVID-19 Vaccinations. Contact the Macon County Health Department with questions and to get ...on the waiting list at 660-395-4711, or, visit the health department’s web site maconmohealth.org/covidvaccine. Information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Missouri can be found at covidvaccine.mo.gov. See more

Confidence in a winter weather event creating hazardous travel conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday continues to increase. Here's the latest timeline and impacts! The biggest concern for the KC metro will be freezing rain Tuesday morning and early afternoon.

We have a multiday, multifaceted wintry mess coming for Tuesday and Wednesday. Each day will bring something a little something different. Pay attention to those roadways, especially on Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening. They will be plenty slick.

Ugh...I guess we're doing this because it's already begun to snow in many areas. Here's a look at updated forecast totals for today's snow. Light freezing rain... or freezing drizzle could also be possible south of the Missouri River tonight into Tuesday morning. Use caution when driving this morning and allow yourself extra time. Temperatures remain near freezing and roadways remain warm however, bridges and overpasses may become slick. Stay safe everyone! Don't worry Winter's almost over oh wait, nevemind! #SoDumb

Heading out on the roads tomorrow? Roads might be slick with snow falling much of the day (and eventually a little freezing rain). This is the first snow of the season, so if you have to drive, slow down and give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.

First, let it be said the NWS Kansas City is a team. Let it also be said that we are not going to point fingers but, we all know whose fault this forecast is! W...ell below normal temperatures are going to continue through the weekend with highs in the 40s. Late Sunday night the next storm system will move into area with precipitation in the form of snow. Snow will then overspread the area as we go into Monday with accumulations up to an inch. #ThisIsTheDayShiftsFault #WeMayHavePointedFingers See more

Look, whatever you wore yesterday, you can not wear it again today! First, that might be kinda gross. Secondly, It will not be appropriate with temperatures currently in the upper 30s and low 40s with wind chills in the upper 20s and lower 30s! #DifferentDayADifferentSeason

A chance for strong to severe storms is expected late Monday night ahead of a cold front. This will be the front that acts as a gateway for the cooler weather to impact our area starting Tuesday.

The Red Cross needs your help. Some jobs can be done from home with a your computer and phone. Others are needed to help with shelters.

We know our students and educators across the state CAN’T WAIT to be together at school again when it’s safe to do so, even if things look different because of #COVID19. #HealthyatSchool #ShowMeSuccess

We've got a pretty typical summer day expected today, plus the work week is almost halfway done (unless you work different hours/days like us, which means today is our Friday!) #August #wednesdaymorning #WednesdayMotivation

Make sure to stay weather aware today... Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening across the area. Main concerns are damaging winds and fla...sh flooding, with some hail possible too. Flash flooding concerns may continue overnight as well.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for the area today. Stay cool today everyone, a break is in sight with these gross temps!

Stay safe when planning summer gatherings or cook-outs with people not in your household... Check out CDC’s new tips to help protect you and your family. Remi...nd guests to stay home if they are sick. Arrange tables and chairs to allow for social distancing of at least 6 feet apart. Encourage guests to bring their own food and drinks. Visit the CDC website for further details: https://bit.ly/3fuSfxC

Macon County reaches a total of 27 positive COVID-19 cases. 20 currently active, 2 of these are hospitalized and 7 have been released from isolation. Visit our website for full press releases: https://www.maconmohealth.org/covid-19-press-releases/

Macon County Health Department announces 7 more positive COVID-19 cases totaling 14 active cases at this time. See picture below for the full press release or visit our website at: https://www.maconmohealth.org//2020-July-7-positive-cases.

Macon County Health Department announces its 11th & 12th positive COVID-19 cases. These current cases are community spread. This makes 5 active COVID-19 cases a...t this time. Click below or visit our website for the full press release: https://www.maconmohealth.org//2020-July-5-positive-11th-1