Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 7:42AM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 5:42am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 742 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Miller, or 9 miles northwest of Mount Vernon, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Mount Vernon, Ash Grove, Miller, Walnut Grove, Everton, Stotts City,
Halltown, Red Oak, Pennsboro, and Bois D'arc.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 50 and 68.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Dade; Greene; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov