Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 12:42AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Goodman, or 9 miles southeast of Neosho, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wheaton, Fairview, Newtonia, Stella, Stark City, Powell, and Rocky
Comfort.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Newton; McDonald
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov