Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 6:54PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Walnut, or 10 miles northeast of St. Paul, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Frontenac, Girard, Arma, Mulberry, Franklin, Arcadia, Walnut, Hepler,
Croweburg, Greenbush, Yale, Ringo, Farlington, Brazilton, Polk, and
Englevale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern Kansas.
Area Description:
Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: