Missouri Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 16:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rich Hill, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Schell City, Metz, Harwood, and Horton.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for west central Missouri.
Area Description: 
Vernon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov