Special Weather Statement 11/04/2024 11:52 for Missouri areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 1:52PM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 4, 2024 - 11:52am
Expires: 
November 4, 2024 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 152 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noel, or 9 miles west of Pineville, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Neosho, Big Sugar Creek State Park, Granby, Anderson, Noel, Dodge, Goodman, South West City, Diamond, Pineville, Lanagan, Fairview, Newtonia, Stella, Cayuga, Stark City, Ritchey, Tiff City, and Rocky Comfort. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 26.
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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for southwestern Missouri.
Area Description: 
Newton; McDonald
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO