Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:34PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rich Hill to 6 miles northwest of Nevada
to 8 miles northwest of Arcadia to near Walnut. Movement was east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pittsburg, Prairie State Park, Nevada, Fort Scott, Frontenac, Girard,
Arma, Liberal, Sheldon, Mulberry, Mindenmines, Franklin, Montevallo,
Arcadia, Walker, Schell City, Bronaugh, Walnut, Hepler, and
Moundville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Kansas...and southwestern and west central Missouri.
Area Description:
Bourbon; Crawford; Vernon; Barton
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov