Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 11:57PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 9:57pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Liberal to 7 miles east of
Mindenmines to near Galena to near Wyandotte. Movement was east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Webb City, Prairie State Park, Carl
Junction, Lamar, Baxter Springs, Galena, Oronogo, Seneca, Granby,
Carterville, Duquesne, Sarcoxie, Duenweg, Jasper, Diamond, Golden
City, and Liberal.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 31.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Springfield.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
southeastern Kansas...and southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Barton; Jasper; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: