Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:13PM CDT until April 16 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 213 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mammoth Spring
State Park, or near Thayer, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Thayer and Myrtle.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Oregon, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov