Fort Leonard Wood Weather Update LIMITED FLOODING RISK. ELEVATED LIGHTNING RISK. LIMITED EXCESSIVE HEAT RISK. As of 1615 hrs, 07 AUGUST 2016 MAIN ROAD CONDITIONS ON FLW:
Fort Leonard Wood Weather Update As of: 0630 on 23 September 2017 This report will be updated as changes occur. Close and reopen browser to refresh.
Reporting Instructions and Hazardous Weather Outlook:
NWS Weather Outlook and Warnings GREEN MAIN ROAD CONDITIONS ON FLW: Primary Range Roads / Training Roads / Outer Contonment Roads (Secondary Roads) are: GREEN
Current Weather Watches/ Warnings Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Units Training Yes/No: Heat Category
YES 0 Not Applicable
Facility Closures
Current Fire Danger Level The Fort Leonard Wood Fire Danger Level is: 0
(0) (VERY LOW) None.
Road Conditions STATUS OF: CONDITIONS Safe and Secure Run Route OPEN Primary Routes Cantonment Area OPEN OPEN Secondary Routes Cantonment Area OPEN Housing Area Primary Roads OPEN Housing Area Secondary Roads OPEN Contonment Training Areas OPEN FLW 1 South of Airfield OPEN Primary Range Roads GREEN Secondary Range Roads GREEN Un-Improved Range Roads GREEN Ranges GREEN OPEN GREEN GREEN OPEN Training Areas GREEN Range and Training Area Roads Water Crossings)
(Low
LIMITATIONS
OPEN
Recreational Areas South Gate North Gate Airfield East Gate Polla Rd West Gate TMP Troop Transport TSB Ammunition Delivery
GREEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Primary Parking Lot Status STATUS OF: CONDITIONS MSCoE Complex OPEN Hospital, CTMC, Dental Clinics, WTU OPEN BLDG 470, SAS, CDC, & Ed Center OPEN Post Gyms OPEN FLW Post Office OPEN PX, Commissary, Shoppettes, Mini Mall OPEN Baker & Abrams Theaters, Nutter FH OPEN On Post Elementary Schools OPEN Installation Chapels OPEN Main Gate Parking Lots OPEN
LIMITATIONS
Summer Road Condition Definitions OPEN OPEN: No safety threat to the public due to weather conditions. Proceed with normal operations.
CLOSED CLOSED: Restriction of all traffic on FLW. Emergency vehicles are unrestricted (MP's, ambulance, fire truck and DPW vehicles. Non-emergency vehicles must obtain approval from CG (Commanding General) or Authorized delegated Officer. POV travel will be restricted to mission essential personnel only.
Winter Road Condition Definitions GREEN GREEN: No safety threat to the public due to weather conditions. Proceed with normal operations.
AMBER AMBER: Road conditions are difficult to hazardous with patches of ice or packed snow. Limit travel to essential traffic. Drivers must slow to 10 MPH below the posted speed limit to maintain traction and a safe stopping distance. IET Soldiers will not operate TVs or NTVs under AMBER, RED, or BLACK road conditions. TVs or NTVs dispatched must be approved by an O-5 Commander in the command concerned.
RED RED: Road conditions are deemed or considered extremely hazardous. Packed snow 4-8", drifting snow; sheet ice. Safe travel is 10-15 MPH. Travel by TVs or NTVs is limited to emergency operations (emergency vehicles, DPW and SNAIR Support Team mission essential vehicles). The brigade commander in the direct chain of command will have dispatch approval authority for NTVs.
BLACK BLACK: Road conditions present a real risk of life or limb. Heavy drifting snow; packed snow 8" or more; black ice. All traffic on FLW is restriced with the exception of emergency vehicles, DPW and SNAIR Support Team mission essential vehicles. Non-emergency vehicles must obtain approval from CG (Commanding General) or authorized delegated Officer. POV travel will be restricted to mission essential personnel only and will not be used in lieu of military vehicles.
Contact Range Operations at 596-2525 for Training Areas and Ranges impacted. Contact LRC at 596-0814 for guidance/updates on TMP Troop Transportation. Contact G-33 at 528-0798 or 573-855-1846 for guidance/updates on Water and Ammo Delivery.
Media Sources FLW WEATHER HOTLINE 563-4141 EOC WATCH NCO 563-6126/6127
RADIO STATIONS KJEL - Lebanon 103.7 FM (24 Hour Station) KTTR - Rolla 99.7 FM KFBD - Waynesville/St. KFLW - Waynesville/St Robert 97.9FM Robert 98.9 FM
SNAIR Action Officer Contact Information • The current weather conditions are available anytime by dialing 573-563-4141. • The weather phone and this weather report are updated as changes occur. • When Liberal Leave is in effect, personnel must contact their supervisor for guidance. • Any questions may be addressed to the IOC @ (573) 563-4045 • DO NOT CONTACT THE SNAIR MOBILE PHONE FOR WEATHER UPDATES. This phone is used specifically for conducting SNAIR Operations, not for providing weather updates or road conditions. • SNAIR Action Officer (SAO) Operations Phone Number: (573) 563-4045 / 6126
Media Announcements Personnel who live in housing on post are requested to avoid parking on the sides of the street. Please remember to slow down, wear seatbelts, and don't follow other vehicles too closely on wet or snow/ice covered roads. Check for the latest on local road conditions and the weather forecast prior to leaving home or work. Road conditions outside the gate in outlying areas may be in worse condition. Please be careful. Safety First! Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for the most up-to-date information as this winter weather develops. For current Fort Leonard Wood road conditions and additional weather related information contact the weather hotline at 563-4141. The weather web site is located at www.wood.army.mil/newweb. A reminder to parents, use the Child Development Center at 596-0210 and School Age Services at 596-0239 only for mission essential care in inclement weather. Contact your center to find out what time they will be closing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WINTER STORM TORNADO POWER OUTAGE
HEAT WAVE FLOODING EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY KITS
FLOOD MAP NORTH
GTA 05-08-012 Individual Safety Card
FLOOD MAP SOUTH
Dispatch Approval For Winter Road Conditions
Work/Rest Water Consumption Table
