Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:57PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Butler, moving southeast at 35 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...
Truman Lake, Appleton City, Osceola, Lowry City, Walker, Schell City,
Roscoe, Vista, Harwood, Gerster, Tiffin, Johnson City, Taberville,
and Monegaw Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vernon; St. Clair
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov