Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 8:02AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 801 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Fulton, or 8 miles south of Mound City, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Fort Scott, Fulton, Mapleton, Hammond, Devon, Harding, and Xenia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bourbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov