Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 8 at 7:40AM CDT until June 8 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 740 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fordland, or 15
miles northwest of Ava, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fordland, Diggins, and Dogwood.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Douglas, MO; Webster, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov