Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Branson West, or near Kimberling City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Branson, Lake Taneycomo, Shepherd of the Hills State Park, Table Rock
Lake, Hollister, Silver Dollar City, Kimberling City, Forsyth,
Merriam Woods, Kissee Mills, Reeds Spring, Rockaway Beach, Bull
Creek, Indian Point, Branson West, Taneyville, Brownbranch,
Powersite, Bradleyville, and Ozark Beach.
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:
Douglas; Stone; Taney
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov