Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:34AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:34am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 734 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Sparta, or 13 miles west of Ava, moving east at 30
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...
Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Dogwood, and Squires.
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:
Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov