Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 11:03PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near La Cygne to 6 miles southeast of Blue
Mound to near Humboldt. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Fort Scott, Marmaton, Bronson, Uniontown, Fulton, Redfield, Mapleton,
Harding, Hiattville, Petersburg, Hammond, Devon, Garland,
Porterville, and Xenia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.
Area Description:
Bourbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov