Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 3:26PM CDT until July 4 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 323 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Owensville to 8 miles southwest
of Steelville to 12 miles south of Rolla, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement. A wind gust of 75 mph was measured at the
Rolla-Vichy airport. These storms have a long history of
downing trees, powerlines, and producing some damage to
structures.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Rolla, northern Fort Leonard Wood, St. Robert, St. James, Belle,
Doolittle, Newburg, Northwye, Devil's Elbow, Jerome, Vichy, and
Rosati.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 161 and 169, and
between mile markers 171 and 200.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION! These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across eastern Maries and Phelps Counties. SEEK SHELTER
NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Maries, MO; Phelps, MO; Pulaski, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: