Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Barry and Stone Counties in Missouri

Source: NOAA · Southwestern Missouri

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 northern Barry and Stone counties until 1:15 AM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southwestern Missouri
Issued
April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Stone County and northern Barry County in southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 12:29 AM CST following radar indications of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions in southwestern Missouri, including:

  • Northern Barry County
  • Northern Stone County

Impacted locations include Monett, Cassville, Crane, Purdy, Exeter, Butterfield, Galena, McCord Bend, Wheelerville, Jenkins, Wayne, McDowell, Pleasant Ridge, Ridgley, Madry, and Elsey.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Missouri until 1:00 AM CST.

Expected Conditions

At 12:28 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Exeter or Cassville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  • Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
  • Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated. Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
  • Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 12:29 AM CST on March 7, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM CST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northern Barry and Stone counties until 1:15 AM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwestern Missouri. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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