Thayer Fire Department

Attention residents: Due to the weather, City Hall will be working from home tomorrow. Our phone lines will operate the same and we have the ability to remote ...in to our computers. We just wanted to let everyone know that the door will be closed but we will still be able to assist everyone. Stay warm and safe. See more

Attention residents: The North side power grid is down. There are three fuses blown and we are waiting for West Plains to travel down and assist with the issue. The City will update this post as soon as we get further information.

WIND CHILL ADVISORY UPGRADED TO WIND CHILL WARNING ... WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ... WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... ... * WHAT, For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, additional snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches are expected west of Missouri Highway 5. 4 to 6 inches are expected east of Missouri Highway 5. * WHERE, Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN, For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS, Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Wind chill values will frequently be below zero through Monday night. Some areas will see wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero. Snow with general amounts of 3 to 5 inches Sunday and Monday.... * WHERE...Southeast Kansas into southwest, south central and central Missouri. * WHEN...The wind chill advisory will be in effect through Monday night. The snow advisory will be starting at 6 am Sunday and end 6 pm Monday. * IMPACTS...Unseasonably cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Snow may impact travel Sunday and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling in snow.

Road conditions have deteriorated quickly. There have been a few slide-offs reported already. If you don't have to be out, we ask that you stay home. Thank you.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from a dusting to two inches. * WHERE...Along and south of a line from Mount Vernon to Salem Missouri. Elevated areas on the Ozark Plateau will have the best chances at receiving accumulations up to two inches.... * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some roadways could become slick. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute over areas where roadways become slick. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT, For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing drizzle and brief periods of snow expected. Total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE, Howell, Shannon and Oregon Counties.... * WHEN, For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS, Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Residents on Barton Hill and residents on the southern side of the city are going to lose power at 8:15 PM. A line has went down and power has to be shut down to repair it. It will take at least an hour to repair the line.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT, Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized heavier amounts up to around 4 inches possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. * WHERE, Texas, Dent, Howell, Shannon and Oregon Counties.... * WHEN, From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS, Air temperatures near or just above freezing should help limit the overall widespread impacts on roads. Some slushy accumulation will still occur especially on bridges and overpasses, where persistent heavier snowfall rates can occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS, The air temperature in higher terrain of the southern Missouri Ozarks may be slightly colder allowing somewhat higher snow amounts to occur. There will be a sharp cut off in snow amounts north of this band of snow for locations north of Interstate 44. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Roadways are starting to deteriorate quickly around the area. Avoid travel if at all possible.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Electric Dept has been called out for the power outtage in the City!! Sorry for any inconvenience!! Go away WIND!!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Springfield MO 1037 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a... * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Howell County in south central Missouri... Oregon County in south central Missouri... * Until 1145 PM CST. * At 1037 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ott, or 15 miles northeast of Mountain Home, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Grand Gulf State Park... Thayer... Alton... Koshkonong... Brandsville... Lanton... Rover... Moody... Wilderness... Couch... Greer... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for south central and southwestern Missouri. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 508 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI... BENTON CAMDEN HICKORY MARIES MILLER MORGAN PULASKI IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI PHELPS IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI DENT HOWELL OREGON SHANNON TEXAS IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BARRY BARTON CEDAR CHRISTIAN DADE DALLAS DOUGLAS GREENE JASPER LACLEDE LAWRENCE MCDONALD NEWTON OZARK POLK STONE TANEY WEBSTER WRIGHT IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI ST. CLAIR VERNON