Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 6:26PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 626 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Ava, moving east at 45 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...
Mountain Grove, Ava, Goodhope, Drury, Vanzant, and Brushyknob.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
Area Description:
Wright; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov