Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1028 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Sheldon to 6 miles northwest of
Golden City to 7 miles north of Sarcoxie. Movement was east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Joplin, Carthage, Webb City, Stockton Lake, Stockton State Park, Carl
Junction, Lamar, Oronogo, Carterville, Greenfield, Lockwood, Jasper,
Golden City, Miller, Airport Drive, Alba, Purcell, Everton, Carytown,
and Fidelity.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 19 and 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
southeastern Kansas...and southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Barton; Cedar; Jasper; Dade; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: