Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:36PM CDT until April 28 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
West Plains, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
West Plains, Mountain View, Willow Springs, Pomona, Peace Valley,
White Church, and Pottersville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by
severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and
neck.
Area Description:
Howell, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov