Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:22PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 322 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Republic, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Springfield, Republic, Battlefield, Brookline, Glidewell, and
Galloway.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 64 and 80.
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:
Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: