National Weather Service Issues Numerous Advisories

A significant weather advisory is in effect for portions of Cooper, Howard, Johnson, Pettis, and Saline counties until 9:30 a.m.  The storm is moving quickly across the state.  The National Weather Service has also issued a tornado watch for Bates, Cass, Henry, Johnson, and Pettis counties.  The advisory is in effect until 3:00 p.m. Click to hear KMZU’s Mike Stone talk with Meteorologist Andy Bailey:

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There’s a mix of rain and snow in the forecast Tuesday night with lows in the low 30s.  A winter weather advisory will go into effect at 9:00 p.m. for portions of the listening area.  The storm system is expected to trek northwest from Kansas City to Kirksville.  That advisory is expected to expire at noon on Wednesday.