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Jeff Fox

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Editor of The Examiner, the daily newspaper of Independence, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Mo. Tweets and retweets are my own.

 Eastern Jackson County, Mo
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3:37 PM CDT: Storms continue across northwestern Missouri with new development in eastern Kansas. As storms move east over the next few hours, toward the #KC Metro and the MO/KS border region, damaging winds remain the greatest concern. #mowx #kswx
Radar map of the MO/KS region showing storm evolution at 3:30 PM CDT. Text on the Right reads: Hazards: Damaging Wind Gusts Brief Spin up Tornado What’s Happening? A damaging line of thunderstorms moved through northwestern Missouri over the past few hours. Watching eastern Kansas for new development through the next few hours. Timing: NW Missouri: Now E. Kansas and W. Missouri: This Evening

ALT Radar map of the MO/KS region showing storm evolution at 3:30 PM CDT. Text on the Right reads: Hazards: Damaging Wind Gusts Brief Spin up Tornado What’s Happening? A damaging line of thunderstorms moved through northwestern Missouri over the past few hours. Watching eastern Kansas for new development through the next few hours. Timing: NW Missouri: Now E. Kansas and W. Missouri: This Evening

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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 10 PM CDT
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 695 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Kansas and Missouri. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes likely, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 80 mph likely. There are 2,979,094 people in the watch along with 1237 schools and 91 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 695 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Kansas and Missouri. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes likely, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 80 mph likely. There are 2,979,094 people in the watch along with 1237 schools and 91 hospitals.

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MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: CBS News Analysis Reveals That the Clear Majority of Tweets By Elon Musk About the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Are Either Misinformation or Disinformation Yes, the *clear majority*. cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-t…
The X factor: How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust ahead of 2024...

The X factor: How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust ahead of 2024...

CBS News analysis finds tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk has amassed billions of views in posts on X about election fraud conspiracies.

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My entire Twitter feed is Elon Musk commenting "This is crazy" and quote tweeting something that a fourth-grader should be able to tell is made up.
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The longer the derelict @sonicdrivein sits at 35th and Noland, the more I think they should post a rail live cam there so we at least get some use out of it. Who’s with me?
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The city of Oakland has a chance to do the funniest thing of all time
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Tropicana Field will not be ready for the Opening Day on March 27 due to damage sustained during Hurricane Milton, per @TBTimes_Rays. Where the Rays will play in 2025 is TBD.
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The Midwest
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Since Nate Silver is trending here's my favorite Upton Sinclair quote: "It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it."
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Nothing beats those Midwest lights 😍
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Women dressed in white while marching in DC for American women to be guaranteed the vote and gain other essential rights, 1913:
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In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31st, Independence Health and Animal Services is providing Narcan and overdose awareness information at various locations throughout the week. Check out the flyer for more information!
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In between storms, we will see heat try and build back into the area tomorrow/Wednesday. Lingering clouds could muck things up, but it does look like it will be an uncomfortable one for much of the KC Metro and areas S and W. #kswx #mowx
Aside from the post text, graphic shows the heat advisory area issued for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Heat index values up to around 105 possible.

ALT Aside from the post text, graphic shows the heat advisory area issued for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Heat index values up to around 105 possible.

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“The Midwest is so beautiful” The Midwest:
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"Politics of joy" was championed by Minnesotan VP Hubert Humphrey.
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Seasonal temperatures are expected through Saturday. However, heat and humidity will increase Sunday through Tuesday, with highs in the mid 90s to near 100. Mainly dry through early next week, but chances for showers and storms begin to increase by Wednesday. #kswx #mowx
This graphic shows forecast highs and chances of precipitation from Friday through Wednesday for select locations across the area.

ALT This graphic shows forecast highs and chances of precipitation from Friday through Wednesday for select locations across the area.

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100% accurate
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An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the entire area for Today and Wednesday. Heat indices up to 115 will be possible. If you must spend time outdoors take frequent breaks in A/C and stay hydrated. Check on those that are most vulnerable to heat.
Maps showing maximum heat indices for Today, Wednesday and Thursday for the entire area. Greatest heat indices up to 115 will be possible Today and up to 117 Wednesday.

ALT Maps showing maximum heat indices for Today, Wednesday and Thursday for the entire area. Greatest heat indices up to 115 will be possible Today and up to 117 Wednesday.

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If you can’t You don’t handle me deserve me at at my worst my other worst
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Alaska, anyone?? #SummerHeatReturns
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The tension between a Midwesterner holding the door open and the one running to make sure the person isn’t holding it too long
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