Missouri Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 14:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Rich Fountain, or 8 miles south of Linn, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... St. James, Belle, Vienna, Vichy, and Rosati. This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 192 and 200.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Maries; Phelps
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO