Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 2:40PM CDT until July 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 238 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near St. Thomas to near Dixon to near Richland, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement. These storms have a long history of
producing widespread wind damage in the Truman Lake and
Lake of the Ozarks region.
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...
Northern Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, St. Robert, Dixon, and
Vienna around 245 PM CDT.
Doolittle and Newburg around 255 PM CDT.
Rolla and Belle around 300 PM CDT.
St. James around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Lake
of The Ozarks, Lake of The Ozarks State Park, St. Elizabeth,
Tuscumbia, Eugene, Olean, Bagnell, Brumley, Lakeside, and Etterville.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 156 and 169, and
between mile markers 171 and 200.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION! These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across the Lake of the Ozarks region. SEEK SHELTER NOW
inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
If on or near Lake of the Ozarks, 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:
Camden, MO; Maries, MO; Miller, MO; Phelps, MO; Pulaski, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: