Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 9:14PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 914 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Handy to near Dalton to
near Cherokee Village. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Grand Gulf State Park, Thayer, Couch, Myrtle, and Wilderness.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Missouri.
Area Description:
Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: