Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Highlandville, moving east at 50 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...
Ozark, Sparta, Highlandville, Spokane, Ponce de Leon, Christian
Center, Oldfield, Chadwick, Elkhead, Bruner, Selmore, and Keltner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Christian; Stone
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov