Extreme Weather

Community members are bracing for the Meramec River to crest Friday.

Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.

Extreme weather fluctuations jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of people in the Midwest region.

Warmer temperatures are leading to more extreme precipitation, dry periods and dangerously humid heat waves all at once. But in a complicated system, some things aren’t changing as expected.

Tuesday was the warmest Feb. 27 in St. Louis’ recorded history.

The windchill could hit 10 to 15 degrees below zero Fahrenheit on Sunday and Monday. In those conditions, frostbite can occur in 30 minutes and hypothermia can set in quickly.

Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska are part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that could deliver more scorching days within 30 years. So far, there’s no unified plan to make our dwellings safe in the dangerously high temperatures to come.

As extreme weather events become more common, leaders of organizations that produce events outdoors are looking for ways to protect audiences and workers.

St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Clair County will receive more than $112 million in federal funding to help families recover from flooding and build resiliency for low- and moderate-income populations. Federal officials say the funding will help address the damage from recent floods and help the region prepare for future disasters.

The most hazardous conditions, including extreme cold and blizzard conditions, are behind the initial front.