Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 1:18PM CDT until April 28 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 117 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Vernon,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
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, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Aurora, Battlefield, Willard,
Mount Vernon, Rogersville, Strafford, Marionville, Clever, Sparta,
Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Billings, Highlandville, Fremont Hills,
Miller, and Walnut Grove.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 43 and 87.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by
severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and
neck.
Area Description:
Christian, MO; Dade, MO; Greene, MO; Lawrence, MO; Polk, MO; Stone, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: