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Will “cap” (warm layer aloft) impact late day severe weather development? Forecasters are monitoring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

An atmospheric "WILD CARD" Tuesday afternoon and evening is the presence of a layer of warm air aloft—what's known as a "cap." The extent of severe storm development Friday afternoon and evening may be impacted. "Caps" have been known to thwart storm formation. But if storms later Tuesday can "break" the cap, the atmospheric is primed for additional vigorous t-storm development.GOES EAST satellite view of Monday’s storm systemGOES 18 western viewHere’s the jet stream into which thunderstorms will ascent late Tuesday. Storms can mix wind energy down to the surface as damaging wind gusts. These winds also rotate thunderstorms producing tornadic supercellsSeries of forecast maps off the NWS GFS ensemble modelTuesday/Tuesday night severe weather risk assessment from the NWS Storm Prediction Center (SPC)SPC probabilities of the various forms severe weather may take in the 24-hour period ending 7 AM CDT WednesdayNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOURLY PROBABILITY OF PRECIPITATION MAPSProbability ...

NASA chooses Artemis II crew to fly to the moon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

On Monday, NASA unveiled the first crew of astronauts that will travel to the moon since 1972. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch of NASA will travel together with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on a trip around the moon, potentially reaching the farthest point any human has flown into space.As part of a mission called Artemis II, the quartet of astronauts will follow a similar path in their Orion spacecraft that an unoccupied capsule took last fall when Orion and NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) blasted off on an inaugural test flight. The mission will last approximately 10 days, during which the crew will not land on the moon, but instead follow a trajectory that allows Orion and its European-built service module to conduct multiple maneuvers that will raise and lower its orbit throughout the mission, with the craft ultimately relying on Earth's gravity to pull the astronauts home after they fly around the moon. The launch is targ...

Wild clinch playoff berth despite shootout loss to Golden Knights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

Not much went right for the Wild on Monday night at Xcel Energy Center.Not only did the Wild (44-23-10, 98 points) suffer a 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights (48-22-7, 103 points), dropping them five points back with five games to go, they also fell the second place in the  Central Division because the Dallas Stars (42-21-14, 98 points) hold the tiebreaker.The good news for the Wild? They managed to clinch a playoff berth. Asked about accomplishing that goal, coach Dean Evason responded, “Listen, that’s our first step, right?”Indeed. In that same breath, Evason mentioned how he was pleased with how the Wild responded after dropping what they felt was a winnable game to the Golden Knights on the road 48 hours earlier. That feeling resonated throughout the locker room postgame despite the shootout loss.“Those are the good games to be involved in,” Brandon Duhaime said. “We didn’t do a good job in Vegas of making it hard on them and tonight we ...

Fire breaks out at Troy laundromat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews responded to a structure fire on Fifth Avenue in Troy Monday night. The fire took place at the Checkerboard Laundry Mat and Dry. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The smoke engulfed the neighborhood, and a heavy police presence was at the scene.

Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Seven Robinson-Laney was one of four crash survivors from a deadly wreck that took four lives in February. The eight occupants were inside an SUV when police said a reckless driver crashed into the vehicle, forcing it to fall from South Grand Boulevard onto Forest Park Parkway.Robinson-Laney suffered a concussion, broken bones, and the emotional toll of losing four friends. He also said he discovered someone had made fraudulent charges on his debit card while in the hospital. Robinson-Laney claimed those charges were made by a member of the St. Louis Fire Department who was on the scene of the crash.St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officials confirmed there is an investigation into the allegation but say no arrests have been made. A spokesperson for the St. Louis Fire Department said with any allegation involving fire department personnel, the department awaits the findings of a thorough investigation, which in this case is being conducted by police. Top story:...

Judge calls MoDOT’s claim to avoid lawsuit ‘absurd’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – A St. Louis County judge’s ruling means a lawsuit can move forward over a fatal work zone crash that could’ve been prevented.On Nov. 18, 2021, a driver on Telegraph Road crashed through a work zone over Interstate 270. Missouri Department of Transportation employees James Brooks and Kaitlyn Anderson died. Anderson was six months pregnant at the time of her death, with a child she had named Jaxx.“Finally, there’s going to be justice and accountability in the death of my daughter and grandson,” Tonya Musskopf, Kaitlyn’s mother, said via Zoom from her home in Florida.Last fall, Musskopf traveled to the Missouri Capitol to request safety changes. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday MoDOT policy requires a protective vehicle in place as a buffer between traffic and road workers, but it was not in place on the day Brooks and Anderson were killed.MoDOT recently tried to evade responsibility in the lawsuit by making a legal argument that Kaitlyn’s u...

Firefighters respond to fire at Affton home 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Firefighters from the Affton and Lemay Fire Protection Districts responded to a fire on Union Road Monday night. The resident living inside the home reported hearing an explosion and a fire.Lemay Fire Protection District Lt. Jason Brice said when firefighters arrived, there were flames coming out of two sides of the home. He said entry into the home became a challenge due to hoarder-like conditions.Firefighters were able to gain entry through a window and extinguish the fire, which appeared to start somewhere in the rear of the building. Brice said it was too soon to know what may have caused the fire to start.The one resident living at the home was able to escape and was treated on the scene.

Breweries popping up in parks around St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Now trending in St. Louis are beer gardens in public spaces, like city parks.They are only open in the afternoons and early evenings. Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis is adding a 4 Hands Brewing beer garden. Tower Grove Park is adding a Schlafly and STL Barkeep beer and cocktail garden for a second year.“I really think the pop-up places for alcohol shouldn’t be in public parks," said Angela Williams, a south St. Louis resident. "You've got kids here."Williams and her family were having lunch at Kiener Plaza on Monday afternoon.Though she was not in favor of beer gardens in parks, she was ok with allowing them, as she put it, “as long as people don’t get stupid with it.” Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday “Before we started ours and were looking into it… we talked to other municipalities across the country," said Bill Reininger, executive director of Tower Grove Park. "As to their beer gardens, what they were doing, what the successes were. Y...

Hazelwood citizens group fight to keep position for fire district board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - This election day is a big test for the citizen leaders of the Robertson Fire Protection District. In a historic election last November, they got rid of the old fire district board, accusing them of wasting taxpayer money and helping to push the City of Hazelwood toward bankruptcy.The citizens promised voters that they would cut perks, save money, and help Hazelwood's finances by cutting the fire district's costs. The citizens ran for and won the seats held by the old board.Jennifer Guyton, who was elected as the fire district president, is one of those up for re-election. She said there is a good reason taxpayers should keep her and her supporters on board."Well, because we have done nothing but incredible changes for the district, for the taxpayers, and for the community in general," Guyton said. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday She said they have cut the salary of board members from about $900 per month to around $600. Guyton also sa...

Community grieves infant killed by suspected DUI driver as family walked on sidewalk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:48 GMT

A family is grieving after their 11-month-old infant was killed when a driver lost control of his vehicle, hopped a curb and hit the child and his parents as they were walking on the sidewalk Sunday in Orange County.  The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. near Antonio Parkway and Oak Tree Lane in the small community of Las Flores.   Authorities said a 54-year-old San Clemente man, now identified as Daniel Patrick Lenihan, was traveling north on Antonio Parkway in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata when he left the roadway for an unknown reason and hit the family as they were walking with their child in a stroller.  Residents of nearby Rancho Santa Margarita, the victims have been identified as 34-year-old Kyle Ohlwiler, 31-year-old Hayley Ohlwiler and 11-month-old Madden Ohlwiler.   Infant killed after driver hits family walking on sidewalk in Orange County All three were rushed to a hospital in Mission Viejo with serious injuries. Tragically, the infant succumbed to ...