Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 12:50AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 10:50pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hepler, or 8 miles northwest of Girard, moving southeast at 25 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...
Pittsburg, Frontenac, Girard, Arma, Cherokee, Mulberry, Chicopee,
Franklin, Arcadia, Hepler, Beulah, Opolis, Croweburg, Greenbush,
Yale, Ringo, Lone Oak, Farlington, Brazilton, and Polk.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: