Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and Southwestern Missouri Counties Until 2:15 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRSGF) for portions of central and southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 1:34 AM CDT and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northern Dallas County (Southwestern Missouri)
• Southern Miller County (Central Missouri)
• Northwestern Laclede County (Southwestern Missouri)
• Northwestern Pulaski County (Central Missouri)
• Eastern Camden County (Central Missouri)

Specific locations impacted include Lebanon, Lake of The Ozarks, Lake of The Ozarks State Park, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Bennett Spring State Park, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Buffalo, Village of Four Seasons, Richland, Lake Ozark, Crocker, Iberia, Linn Creek, Stoutland, Bennett Springs, Bagnell, Brumley, Lakeside, and Windyville. This warning also includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 122 and 141.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and southwestern Missouri until 4:00 AM CDT.

Expected Conditions

Radar-indicated severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lake Ozark to Camdenton to Buffalo, moving east at 45 mph.

• Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 1:34 AM CDT on March 11 and is currently scheduled to expire at 2:15 AM CDT.