Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 918 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Baxter Springs to near Seneca to near
Honey Creek State Park. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Southeastern Joplin, Neosho, Seneca, Anderson, Duquesne, Goodman,
Loma Linda, Leawood, Silver Creek, Lanagan, Shoal Creek Drive,
Saginaw, Redings Mill, Cayuga, Grand Falls Plaza, Shoal Creek
Estates, Dennis Acres, Cliff Village, Tiff City, and Racine.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 1 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Newton; McDonald
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov