WWUS83 KSGF 221853

SPSSGF



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Springfield MO

153 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

 

MOZ093-101-221945-

Newton MO-McDonald MO-

153 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN NEWTON AND

NORTHEASTERN MCDONALD COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM CDT...



At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8

miles east of Goodman, or 8 miles southeast of Neosho, moving

southeast at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...

Neosho, Big Sugar Creek State Park, Wheaton, Fairview, Stella,

Powell, and Rocky Comfort.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 3670 9441 3689 9431 3682 9406 3653 9408

TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 292DEG 21KT 3676 9426 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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