Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 12:09AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1209 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Walnut to near Mccune to 7 miles east of
Coffeyville. Movement was northeast at 50 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...
Pittsburg, Prairie State Park, Nevada, Fort Scott, Carl Junction,
Frontenac, Columbus, Galena, Girard, Arma, Marmaton, Liberal,
Cherokee, Weir, Sheldon, Sherman, Mulberry, Scammon, Chicopee, and
Mccune.
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 southwestern and west central Missouri.
Area Description:
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Vernon; Barton; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov