Missouri Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 10:59
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert
Description:
At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Gainesville, or 17 miles south of Ava, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Wasola, Thornfield, Brixey, Noble, and Willhoit.