Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Maries and Phelps 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 Maries and Phelps counties in Missouri until 10:30 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, with expected 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Missouri.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Missouri
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Springfield, MO. It is effective from 9:37 PM CDT until 10:30 PM CDT on April 26, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Maries County and Northeastern Phelps County in Missouri. Specific locations impacted include Belle, Vienna, Brinktown, Vichy, and Rosati. This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 198 and 200.
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. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inches). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:37 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and expires at 10:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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