Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Washburn, or near Cassville, moving east at 15 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...
Roaring River State Park, Cassville, Seligman, Exeter, Washburn,
Emerald Beach, Eagle Rock, and Chain-O-Lakes.
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:
Barry
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov