Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:10PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Osceola, or 14 miles west of Hermitage, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pomme De Terre State Park, Pomme de Terre Lake, Truman Lake, Osceola,
Hermitage, Weaubleau, Wheatland, Preston, Cross Timbers, Collins,
Vista, Gerster, Quincy, Harper, Fristoe, Iconium, Knobby, and
Edwards.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and
southwestern Missouri.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Missouri.
Area Description:
Benton; St. Clair; Hickory
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov