Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 3:27PM CDT until August 6 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ash Grove, or
10 miles north of Republic, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Republic, Battlefield, Willard, Ash Grove, Brookline,
Glidewell, Cave Springs, Ebenezer, Bois D'arc, and Galloway.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 59 and 68, and
between mile markers 70 and 78.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Greene, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov