Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Dallas and Polk Counties in Missouri
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 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 is in effect for Southwestern Dallas and Polk Counties in Missouri until 9:15 PM CDT, featuring golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts that could cause significant damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- May 5, 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 in Springfield, MO. It is effective from 8:28 PM CDT until 9:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southwestern Dallas County and Polk County in southwestern Missouri. Specific locations impacted include Bolivar, Stockton Lake, Buffalo, Polk, Pleasant Hope, Morrisville, Halfway, Aldrich, Brighton, March, Olive, Eudora, Foose, Goodson, and Charity.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:28 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and expires at 9:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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