Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 1:06PM CDT until July 4 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 104 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles east of Schell City to 6 miles southwest of
El Dorado Springs to Sheldon, moving southeast at 35 mph. Damaging
winds may start 10 to 15 minutes before rain begins.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public. These storms have a history of producing 50 to 60
mph winds and quarter sized hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake, Truman Lake, Stockton State Park, Nevada, El Dorado
Springs, Stockton, Appleton City, Osceola, Lowry City, Sheldon,
Montevallo, Walker, Schell City, Jerico Springs, Collins, Roscoe,
Milo, Vista, Umber View Heights, and Harwood.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Truman and Stockton Lakes, get away from the water and
move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Cedar, MO; St. Clair, MO; Vernon, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: