Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Vernon, moving east 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...
Republic, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Billings, Halltown, and
Chesapeake.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 47 and 66.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greene; Lawrence; Christian
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov