Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:08PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sarcoxie, or 10 miles southeast of Carthage, moving east at 25 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...
Sarcoxie and Wentworth.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 23 and 37.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jasper; Newton; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov