Missouri Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 16:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 6:31PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Rolla, moving east at 65 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... Belle and Vichy.
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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Springfield. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and east central Missouri.
Area Description: 
Maries; Phelps
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov