Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Osceola, or 18 miles west of Hermitage, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Pomme de Terre Lake, Pomme De Terre State Park, Truman Lake,
Pittsburg, Osceola, Hermitage, Weaubleau, Wheatland, Preston, Cross
Timbers, Collins, Vista, Gerster, Quincy, Elkton, Harper, and Nemo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Truman Lake or Pomme De Terre Lake, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can
strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
St. Clair; Hickory
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: