Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 5:29AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:29am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 529 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pierce City, or near Monett, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Monett, Aurora, Cassville, Marionville, Shell Knob, Pierce City,
Purdy, Wheaton, Verona, Butterfield, Pioneer, Wheelerville, Jenkins,
Mcdowell, Pleasant Ridge, and Madry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Barry
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov