Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jasper, Lawrence, and Newton Counties in Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRSGF) for portions of southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 6:26 PM CST following radar-indicated activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Newton County
• Northwestern Lawrence County
• Eastern Jasper County

Impacted locations include Southeastern Joplin, Carthage, Carterville, Duquesne, Sarcoxie, Duenweg, Miller, Leawood, Silver Creek, Saginaw, Carytown, Fidelity, Avilla, La Russell, Brooklyn Heights, Reeds, Atlas, Red Oak, Dudenville, and Maple Grove. This warning also includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 8 and 33.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Storm Movement: At 6:26 PM CST, the storm was located near Duenweg or Carthage, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 6:26 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 7:15 PM CST on March 6, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Missouri until 1:00 AM CST.