Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 5:07PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marionville, or near Aurora, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Republic, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Billings, Brookline,
Halltown, and Chesapeake.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 46 and 64, and near
mile marker 69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
Area Description:
Greene; Lawrence; Christian
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov