Missouri Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 16:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ava, moving east at 15 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... Ava, Drury, Vanzant, and Brushyknob.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for south central and southwestern Missouri.
Area Description: 
Douglas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO