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Burn Ban Lifted for Drew County
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess August 12th, 2008 in County, Fire, Weather.The burn ban which was issued last week for Drew County has been lifted, according to Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin.
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Welcome Rain Brings Cooler Temps & Fallen Trees to Area
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess August 12th, 2008 in Weather.It’s been awhile since Monticello has had a substantial rain,
but this past week has brought cooler temperatures, and welcome rain.
This tree, as well as at least one other, fell Sunday morning around 10 a.m.
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Storm Damage Help is Appreciated by Clarke Family
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess June 29th, 2008 in Weather.A tree fell on my home Wednesday night during the storm.
I wanted to say “Thank You” to everyone for you help: a special thanks is deserved by Rex Davis, Chris Owens, John Carter, Chris Reed, Steven Stain, and the Mingo family for your help during the storm.
Jerald Clarke
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Two other photos of fallen trees from Wednesday nights storm include the splintered one above from East Shelton, and the one shown below that fell onto the back of the Drew County Abstract & Title company, near the railroad tracks on Main Street.
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Monticello received various sizes of hail Wednesday night, including the ones shown here.
The area around 425 South, as well as N. Gabbert and Pope St. saw nickle and marble size pieces, while golf ball sizes were reported in a few scattered locations.
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Weather Causes Major Damage to Discount Merchandise on CIty Square
1 Comment Published by Joe Burgess June 26th, 2008 in Business, Photos, Weather.During last night’s storm a large portion of the roof of Discount Merchandise on Monticello Square was blown off.
Thanks to Steve Chapman of Chapman Sheet Metal for the photos.
The roof in this area was blown completely over, exposing the wooden and even moving some of the rafters.
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A fallen tree in the 1000 block of Cooper Street.
Monticello City Square
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Willie’s Detail shop.
Caved in section of HWY 278 East at Shaw Lane.
SUV parked in yard on 35 East, near 278 intersection.
Jenkins Store and car wash.
East of Jenkins Store.
House on 35 East, near 278 intersection.
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HWY 278 East Partially Shut Down 10 PM
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess June 25th, 2008 in Weather.Heavy rains have taken their toll on Monticello, and most likely have added to the latest highway hazard, a large hole in HWY 278 East, near the end of Shaw Lane, in the airport area.
One lane of traffic has been shut down, awaiting maintainence crews from the state highway dept.
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Following the heavy rains, parts of Monticello are flooded.
HWY 278 East is nearing the point of needing to be closed..
E. McCloy and N. Hyatt have opened up.
Merrydale St. And surrounding area are also underwater.
Check back for more info and PHOTOS.
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Large Hail, Trees + Power Lines Down-7:10 PM
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess June 25th, 2008 in Weather.A severe thunderstorm rolled across Monticello just after 7 p.m., with nickle-size hail in many areas, with some locations reporting quarter size ice chunks..
Streets are partially under water at S. Main + College, and E. McCloy Streets.
Power lines are down on 278 East near Jenkins.
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High Winds Blow Down Tree & Power Lines on 278 East
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess June 1st, 2008 in Weather.Around 4 p.m. this afternoon, just as the strong thunderstorm winds were rolling into town, this tree just east of the Workforce Training Center on HWY 278 East was blown down, taking the nearby power lines down as well.
Monticello Police were on the scene directing traffic around the blocked lane of traffic.
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Tornado Watch for Drew County Til 11 AM
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess May 15th, 2008 in Weather.There is a tornado watch in effect for Drew and surrounding counties until 11 a.m.
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Tornado Watch for Drew County Til 3 AM
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess May 7th, 2008 in Weather.THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR DREW COUNTY, EFFECTIVE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL 300 AM CDT.
TORNADOES…HAIL TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning til 8:45 PM-Drew County
1 Comment Published by Joe Burgess May 2nd, 2008 in Weather.Possibly Related:
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Report of Funnel Clouds South of Collins—Tornado Warnings for Ashley & Chicot Counties Til 7 PM
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess May 2nd, 2008 in Weather.Possibly Related:
Tornado Warning for Lincoln County, Star City, Other Nearby Areas
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Saturday Weather Clean Up Activities
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess April 26th, 2008 in Photos, Weather.Possibly Related:
Storm Photos from Last Night–9 Photos
0 Comments Published by Joe Burgess April 26th, 2008 in Photos, Weather.A fallen tree on South Main, near the library shut down traffic for a while.
I don’t have a clue where this chicken came from. It was on South Borchardt Street, near Old Warren Road.
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