Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:48PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Schell City, or 7 miles east of Rich Hill, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Rockville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for west central
Missouri.
Area Description:
Bates
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov