City of Monett Fire Department

08/31/2026

Moderate to Elevated Fire Weather Risk Today - August 31st, 2026

The page feels like a broken record on fire danger, but that will be the story again today and likely for the next several days.

Forecast Discussion
Once again, very warm temperatures are expected across much of Missouri, likely topping out in the mid to upper 90's for much of the Show Me State, and with dewpoints in the low to mid 60's being expected, that will lead to decent confidence in seeing lower relative humidity values, but not overly in agreement with the weather models/our fire weather models.

While the potential for low relative humidity is possible, especially into the southwest region of Missouri, extending into Central Missouri, it will be a bit higher than modeled, likely remaining above 20%, which will not be as extreme, but certainly could still create some moderate to elevated fire weather conditions.

Winds will continue to be rather light, coming from the south/southwest, so while wind-driven fire risk will be light, it cannot be ruled out that the wind will influence the fire to burn in a northward direction.

Fuels will be receptive to fire, and fires will have the potential to get out of control and have a moderate rate of spread; however, driving factors for rapid rate of spread look to be limited for this forecast period.

Show Me Fire continues to urge Missouri residents to use caution to prevent outdoor fires.

Full Forecast: https://showmefire.org/forecasts
Current Conditions: https://showmefire.org/currentconditions

08/31/2026

🥵 Take the heat seriously. Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected this entire week with highs near 100 degrees and heat index values in the triple digits. The abundant sunshine and warm nighttime lows will create a prolonged period of dangerous heat through at least Friday. Drink plenty of water and head inside promptly to cool down if you start feeling overheated.

08/31/2026

Projects
U.S. Route 60 Intersection Improvements in Barry and Newton
When/Where:

6 p.m., Sunday, August 30 through 6 a.m., Monday, August 31
Missouri Route 37 CLOSED between Dairy Street and U.S. Route 60 in Monett
6 p.m., Monday, August 31 through 6 a.m., Thursday, September 3
Missouri Route 37 reduced to one lane between U.S. Route 60 and Park Street in Monett
What: Contractor crews resurfacing the intersection of Missouri Route 37 and U.S. Route 60

Traffic Impacts:

All lanes of Missouri Route 37 CLOSED between Dairy Street and U.S. Route 60 during nighttime hours August 30
No signed detours for this closure
No access to U.S. Route 60 from southbound Route 37 during closure
Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances on Route 37 but will not be allowed to travel through the work zone
Missouri Route 37 reduced to one lane between U.S. Route 60 and Park Street during nighttime hours August 31
Drivers will be directed through work zone by flaggers and should expect delays
All lanes of U.S. Route 60 OPEN to traffic
Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

08/30/2026

A 25-acre field fire in Lawrence County is serving as a stark warning of how vulnerable southwest Missouri has become as several counties plunge into a severe drought.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

1989 Pierce Dash Pumper for sale. Pierce Emergency vehicle available on Garage marketplace.