Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:32AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 11:32pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 132 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Houstonia, or 9 miles east of Sweet Springs, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Nelson, Blackwater, and Arrow Rock.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 72 and
85.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for central
Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 400 AM CST for
central Missouri.
Area Description:
Saline; Howard; Pettis; Cooper
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov