Audrain County Emergency Management Agency

03/26/2026

KMOS PBS and Daniel Tiger are coming to Mexico, Missouri! 'Be My Neighbor Day' is Saturday, March 28 from 10am-2pm on your calendar for a day of fun familiy activities and meeting community helpers! Sponsored in part by the Mexico-Audrain Friends of the Library.

Learn more at: https://www.kmos.org/bemyneighborday/

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Spring is here, and in Missouri, that means preparing for severe weather. 🌪️ Over the last decade, our state has faced dozens of major climate disasters, and this year is expected to be warmer and wetter than usual.

Do you know the difference between a Watch and a Warning? A Watch means stay alert, but a Warning means take action immediately!

Check your prep list:
✅ Does your disaster kit have fresh batteries and a weather radio?
✅ Do you have a small amount of cash on hand in case the power goes out?
✅ Do you have a family plan for where to go when warnings are issued?

Stay safe this season—remember: If thunder roars, go indoors! ⛈️

03/10/2026

Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over northeast Missouri and west central Illinois and become more widespread this evening. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall. The storms will decrease in intensity as they move to the southeast late this evening and overnight.

03/09/2026

Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a front over northern Missouri and west central Illinois late Tuesday afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes will be possible with the strongest storms. The storms are expected to weaken as cold front moves southeast across the area during the night into Wednesday morning, but some areas will see locally heavy rainfall.

03/06/2026

FRIDAY – Flooding:

Flooding can happen quickly — especially at night.

Never drive through flooded roadways.
Just 12 inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

Key reminders:
✔ Know flood-prone routes in your area
✔ Avoid low-water crossings
✔ Move to higher ground immediately if water rises
✔ Follow evacuation guidance from local officials

Turn Around. Don’t Drown.

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03/05/2026

THURSDAY – Wind & Hail:

Straight-line winds and large hail can cause significant damage — often without a tornado.

Protect what matters:
✔ Secure outdoor furniture
✔ Park vehicles in covered areas
✔ Stay away from windows
✔ Monitor warnings closely

Review your insurance coverage and document property condition before storm season peaks.

Have you checked your gutters and roof this year?

03/04/2026

WEDNESDAY – Tornado Preparedness:

Tornadoes can form quickly and move fast across Missouri.

Today’s action steps:
✔ Identify your safe place (basement or interior room, lowest floor)
✔ Practice a 2-minute family drill
✔ Prepare an emergency kit
✔ Review your business shelter plan

If a warning is issued, act immediately. Outdoor sirens are not designed to alert you indoors.

Where is your safe place? Comment: Basement / Interior Room / Storm Shelter.

03/04/2026

Due to actual storms moving through Missouri today, and to avoid possible confusion, Missouri has cancelled the statewide tornado drill. It was previously scheduled for 11:00AM. The Mexico outdoor warning sirens will not be activated today unless there is an actual emergency.

03/04/2026

***Due to weather conditions the siren test will be cancelled***

As a part of the Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill will be on March 4th, 2026.

Unless there is severe weather, tornado sirens will be sounding tomorrow, March 4th at 11:00 AM as part of the Statewide Tornado Drill

03/04/2026

The National Weather Service has cancelled the statewide scheduled tornado drill planned for today, March 4, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions impacting the region.

Safety remains the top priority. Given current weather risks, conducting the drill could create confusion or divert attention from real-time weather monitoring and response activities.

Residents, schools, businesses, and partner agencies are encouraged to continue reviewing severe weather safety plans and ensure notification systems are operational. Additional opportunities to exercise tornado response procedures will be communicated if rescheduled.

Continue to monitor official weather sources and local emergency management channels for updates.