The article focuses on the impact of the 2011 tornado that hit the town of Joplin in Missouri on local television (TV) stations and its residents, who pay closer attention to station weather reports following the destruction.MaloneMichael
The climate in Joplin is humid and subtropical, with wet summers and dry and cool winters. Most rain falls during the period from April through June, which also has the most severe weather. Rainfall is around 46.5 in yearly (1.180 mm) and 11.9 in. of snow (30 cm). The summer (Jul) ...
It stresses that the staff and broadcasters of KOAM has dedicated their time in providing updates on the tornado which damaged several houses and properties in the area. Also featured is the station's television weathercasting with chief meteorologist Doug Heady...