Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 7:00PM CDT until April 26 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 700 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Green Ridge to near Warsaw to 7 miles north of
Weaubleau, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Osceola,
Hermitage, Wheatland, Preston, Cross Timbers, Ionia, Vista, Gerster,
Palo Pinto, Quincy, Lakeview Heights, Crockerville, Fristoe, Knobby,
and Racket.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for central,
southwestern and west central Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Benton, MO; Hickory, MO; St. Clair, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov