Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 117 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Grove to near Fairland to
near Ketchum. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Big Sugar Creek State Park, Anderson, Noel, Dodge, Goodman, South
West City, Pineville, Lanagan, Cayuga, Powell, and Tiff City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
McDonald
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: