Missouri Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 09:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
At 1100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hartville, or 13 miles west of Mountain Grove, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mountain Grove, Mansfield, Dawson, Norwood, Hartville, Huggins, Plato, Manes, Graff, Bendavis, and Odin.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Texas; Wright
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO