Missouri Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 16:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:39PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Iberia, or 20 miles east of Osage Beach, moving east at 15 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... Iberia.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Miller; Maries
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov