Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 14:30

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 4:30PM CDT until April 27 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mount Vernon, Stotts City, Halltown, Hoberg, and Chesapeake. This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 37 and 58.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern Missouri. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO