Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Uniontown, or 16 miles east of La Harpe, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Fort Scott, Marmaton, Bronson, Uniontown, Fulton, Redfield,
Petersburg, Hammond, Devon, and Harding.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern Kansas...and west central Missouri.
Area Description:
Bourbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov