Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 4:09PM CDT until April 28 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of
Handy, or 17 miles southwest of Van Buren, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Wilderness and Greer.
Instruction:
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.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
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:
Oregon, MO; Shannon, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov