Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 540 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Strafford, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Strafford and Northview.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 83 and 97.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Greene; Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov