Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Webster, Wright, and Laclede Counties in Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 6:43 PM CST and remains in effect until 7:15 PM CST on March 4, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Webster County
• Northern Wright County
• South central Laclede County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Marshfield, Morgan, Hartville, Niangua, Duncan, Diggins, Twin Bridges, Rader, Grovespring, and Odin. The warning area also includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 99 and 100.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury or damage from falling hail.

Expected Conditions

At 6:43 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 7 miles northeast of Diggins, or 9 miles southeast of Marshfield, moving northeast at 45 mph.

• Hazards: Quarter size hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.

Timeline

• Issued: 6:43 PM CST, March 4
• Effective: 6:43 PM CST, March 4
• Expires: 7:15 PM CST, March 4