Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Laurie, or 15 miles east of Warsaw, moving northeast at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Lake of The Ozarks, Eldon, Versailles, Laurie, Barnett, Gravois
Mills, Olean, Rocky Mount, Etterville, Lakeview Heights, Zora,
Knobby, Aurora Springs, and Hastain.
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
Missouri.
Area Description:
Benton; Morgan; Miller; Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov