Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dallas and Laclede Counties in Missouri
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NOAA issued it on May 7, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dallas and Laclede counties in southwestern Missouri until 10:45 PM CDT, featuring two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- May 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Springfield MO
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Springfield MO. This alert is effective from 9:54 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 10:45 PM CDT on the same date.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southeastern Dallas County and southwestern Laclede County in Missouri. Specific locations impacted include Lebanon, Morgan, Conway, Phillipsburg, Twin Bridges, and Long Lane. This also includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 112 and 133.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts, as indicated by radar. These conditions could cause injuries to people and animals outdoors, along with damage to roofs, siding, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:54 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and will expire at 10:45 PM CDT on April 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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