Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Pettis County, MO
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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 southern Pettis County until 1:00 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and hail expected to impact Green Ridge and Smithton.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City
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 Central Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Pettis County in central Missouri. The warning was issued at 12:34 AM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts southern Pettis County. Key locations in the path of the storm include:
- Green Ridge
- Smithton
At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Green Ridge, approximately 9 miles east of Windsor.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain sheltered until the warning expires or conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hail: Radar indicates hail potential up to 0.75 inches.
- Movement: The storm is moving east at 40 mph.
- Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees due to high wind speeds.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 12:34 AM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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