Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 3:50PM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 1:50pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 349 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Galena to 6 miles south of
Seneca to near South West City to near Colcord. Movement was
northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Southern Joplin, Neosho, Big Sugar Creek State Park, Baxter Springs,
Galena, Seneca, Granby, Anderson, Noel, Dodge, Goodman, South West
City, Diamond, Pineville, Loma Linda, Leawood, Lowell, Silver Creek,
Lanagan, and Fairview.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 35.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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 southeastern
Kansas...and southwestern Missouri.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Newton; McDonald
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO