Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:45AM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 345 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Raymondville to near
Summersville to near Mountain View to 7 miles southwest of West
Plains. Movement was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
West Plains, Current River State Park, Ozark National Scenic
Riverways, Echo Bluff State Park, Mountain View, Winona, Birch Tree,
Eminence, Summersville, Bunker, Montier, Thomasville, Teresita,
Midridge, Eunice, Rover, Round Spring, Akers, Pine Crest, and Peace
Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Texas; Dent; Howell; Shannon; Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov