Missouri Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 12:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of West Plains, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... West Plains, Grand Gulf State Park, South Fork, Koshkonong, Brandsville, and Lanton.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central Missouri.
Area Description: 
Howell; Oregon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov