Grand Falls Flooding by Cody Scott

Low Water Bridge is Gone for the Day - Footage from Photog Gregg

JPD ENDS EMERGENCY ROAD CONDITIONS: ROADS/WEATHER/CANCELLATIONS - Sponsored by Joplin Tax Service across from Applebee's

***CON'T UPDATED - JPD ENDS EMERGENCY ROAD CONDITIONS***
-ROAD CONDITIONS
-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
-CANCELLATIONS 

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ROAD CONDITIONS:
(64804/64801) – The Joplin Police Department say if you are in an accident call police as normal: "The department has lifted this and is returning to normal reporting procedures.  The major roads are mostly clear. However, there are still some hazards on these roads and many of the secondary streets are still snow covered. We encourage drivers to remain cautious and give themselves extra time to reach their destinations."
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
WIND CHILL ADVISORY TILL NOON
Hazards: Check pets today!  High temperature is only 9 today, but soak up the sun, open your curtains letting in heat and light.  
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CANCELLATIONS:
Joplin R-8 Schools are cancelled for Tuesday, January 16
Follow 1310 KZRG for the latest cancellations!
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National Weather Service Red Flag Warning - City of Joplin Burn Permit Procedure

Friday Night Freeze Across the Region

(64804/64801) -- It's going to FREEZE tomorrow night! So tomorrow/Friday during the day you need to close the vents around your house near the foundation. Cover any plants or bring them inside. And make sure your heater is working.

Here are the details from Meteorologist Doug Kramer in the National Weather Service Center in Springfield with an update for us in Joplin and the region.

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