Special Weather Statement Kansas, Missouri | Effective 03/31/2026 21:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 11:42PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elwood, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Joseph, Wathena, Elwood, Country Club Villa, Country Club, and St. Joseph Airport. This includes the following highways... Interstate 29 between mile markers 44 and 53. Interstate 229 between mile markers 0 and 11.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Doniphan; Andrew; Buchanan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO