Special Weather Statement Missouri | Effective 03/11/2026 01:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:21AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 1:21am
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gainesville, or 15 miles north of Bull Shoals, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Norfork Lake, Gainesville, Bakersfield, Hardenville, Sycamore, Willhoit, Tecumseh, Dora, Zanoni, and Udall.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central and southwestern Missouri.
Area Description: 
Ozark
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov