Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shannon County, Missouri
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NOAA issued it on May 8, 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for central Shannon County in south central Missouri until 8:30 PM CDT, with hazards including two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Affected area
- South Central Missouri
- Issued
- May 8, 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 South Central Missouri.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Springfield, MO. It is effective from 7:58 PM CDT on April 27, 2026, until 8:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects central Shannon County in south central Missouri, including locations such as Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Echo Bluff State Park, Eminence, Alley Spring, Midridge, Round Spring, and West Eminence.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows to protect from large hail. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
The storm is producing two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:58 PM CDT until 8:30 PM CDT on April 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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