Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 12:53

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:53PM CDT until April 28 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 252 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ava, moving east at 30 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... Bryant Creek State Park, Wasola, Rome, Brixey, Vanzant, Noble, Squires, Brushyknob, Dora, Rockbridge, Drury, and Gentryville.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.
Area Description: 
Douglas, MO; Ozark, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO