Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Barry County, Missouri

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Southwestern Missouri

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Barry County until 9:30 PM CST, with quarter-size hail and 50 mph winds expected.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Barry County in southwestern Missouri. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southeastern Barry County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

  • Cassville
  • Seligman
  • Table Rock Lake
  • Roaring River State Park
  • Shell Knob
  • Exeter
  • Washburn
  • Emerald Beach
  • Eagle Rock
  • Jenkins
  • Wayne

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should move indoors immediately, as continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Expected Conditions

  • Hail: Quarter size hail (up to 1.00 inch) is expected, which may cause damage to vehicles.
  • Wind: Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH are possible.
  • Lightning: Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
  • Storm Movement: At 8:53 PM CST, the storm was located near Seligman, or 12 miles southwest of Cassville, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 9:30 PM CST on March 4, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice