Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 8:49PM CDT until April 16 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Gatewood, or 19 miles northeast of Thayer, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Wilderness.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Oregon, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov