Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:12PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 312 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Mineral, or 8 miles northwest of Columbus, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Pittsburg, Columbus, Cherokee, Weir, Sherman, Scammon, Chicopee,
Asbury, West Mineral, Roseland, Beulah, Carona, Hallowell, Skidmore,
Sherwin, and Stippville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Crawford; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov