Missouri Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/28/2026 08:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 10:33AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 8:33am
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
At 1032 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bella Vista, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Big Sugar Creek State Park, Seligman, Pineville, Washburn, Powell, and Rocky Comfort.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southwestern Missouri.
Area Description: 
McDonald; Barry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO