Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Osage Beach, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Lake of The Ozarks State Park, Iberia, St. Elizabeth, Brumley, Ulman,
and Kaiser.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Miller
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov