Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 6:50AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 4:50am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Highlandville, moving east at 20 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...
Ozark, Sparta, Highlandville, Christian Center, Oldfield, Garrison,
Chadwick, Selmore, and Keltner.
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:
Christian
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov