Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 6:56PM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 656 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ozark, moving northeast at 50 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...
Southeastern Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Rogersville, Strafford,
Fremont Hills, Fordland, Diggins, Turners, Linden, Galloway, and
Northview.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 84 and 95.
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Greene; Webster; Christian
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov