Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carl Junction, or 11 miles northwest of Joplin, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Northern Joplin, Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo, Carterville,
Airport Drive, Alba, Purcell, Asbury, Neck City, Waco, Lawton, and
Crestline.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov