Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:55am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 454 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Salem, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Salem, Bangert, Boss, Howes Mill, Howes, Stone Hill, and Sligo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dent
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov