Weather-related resources
Current weather and forecasts
National Weather Service forecast for Webster County, Mo. — Enter your zip code to get the forecast for your location
Weather Underground forecast and weather conditions for Webster County — Includes sunrise/sunset times and UV index
NWS weather radar image for Springfield, Mo. — Click on the "Composite loop" link to see storm direction
U.S. Weather 6-10 day Forecast Maps — From the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center
U.S. Drought Monitor and Soil Moisture Assessment — Shows extent of drought nationwide
Missouri Agricultural Weather — University of Missouri site gives forecasts, 30-day outlook, soil temperatures, frost dates, and historical weather data
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) — see daily precipitation amounts where you live
Midwestern Regional Climate Center — manages current and historical climate data for the Midwest
National Weather Service — access alerts, radar, forecast maps, etc. throughout the U.S.
Windy — interactive worldwide weather forecast visualization showing wind, rain, snow, temperature, tides, etc. using various weather models
Weather safety
Wind Chill Chart and Wind Chill Calculator — National Weather Service
Heat Index Chart and Heat Index Calculator — National Weather Service
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery resources — University of Missouri Extension
Tornadoes 101 — Basic information on recognizing tornadoes and taking safety precautions
Wind Zones in the United States (GIF) — Check your risk level from high winds
Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House — Or order the booklet, FEMA Publication 320, by calling toll-free 1-800-480-2520
MU Extension publication G6201, Vegetable Planting Calendar — Recommends best dates to plant vegetables; Due to high elevation, Webster County uses north Missouri planting dates
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Missouri (JPG) and Interactive Map (searchable by state or zip code) — Shows planting regions of Missouri and the United States; high Ozarks' elevation means following North Missouri planting schedule
Spring frost and fall freeze probabilities guide for Missouri — Shows dates to plant with risk chances of frost or freeze