Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carthage, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Carthage, Sarcoxie, Carytown, Fidelity, Avilla, La Russell, Brooklyn
Heights, Reeds, Maple Grove, and Dudenville.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 14 and 36.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jasper; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: