Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:20AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 120 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Greenfield to near Everton to near
Marionville to 6 miles east of Purdy. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Aurora, Battlefield, Willard,
Rogersville, Strafford, Marionville, Clever, Ash Grove, Crane, Fair
Grove, Billings, Highlandville, Fremont Hills, Walnut Grove, Pleasant
Hope, and Morrisville.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 50 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Polk; Dallas; Dade; Greene; Lawrence; Christian; Barry; Stone
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov