Special Weather Statement 03/04/2026 05:30 Missouri

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 7:30AM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 4, 2026 - 5:30am
Expires: 
March 4, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
At 729 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles east of Sheldon, or 14 miles northeast of Lamar, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... El Dorado Springs, Stockton, Jerico Springs, Olympia, Caplinger Mills, Filley, Wagoner, Cedar Springs, and Arnica.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Cedar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov