Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 1:27PM CDT until July 4 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 126 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lincoln to near Warsaw to near Weaubleau, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement. These storms have a history of downing
trees and power lines around Schell City and producing
quarter sized hail near Fort Scott.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Weaubleau, and Wheatland around 130 PM
CDT.
Hermitage around 135 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Pomme
de Terre Lake, Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Pomme De Terre State
Park, Pittsburg, Polk, Preston, Cross Timbers, Collins, and
Flemington.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
If on or near Truman and Pomme de Terre 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:
Benton, MO; Cedar, MO; Hickory, MO; Polk, MO; St. Clair, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: