Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Alton, or 16 miles northeast of Thayer, moving south at 10 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...
Alton, Thomasville, Couch, Greer, and Wilderness.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: