Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Barry and Stone Counties in Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Stone County and northern Barry County in southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 12:29 AM CST following radar indications of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions in southwestern Missouri, including:

• Northern Barry County
• Northern Stone County

Impacted locations include Monett, Cassville, Crane, Purdy, Exeter, Butterfield, Galena, McCord Bend, Wheelerville, Jenkins, Wayne, McDowell, Pleasant Ridge, Ridgley, Madry, and Elsey.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Missouri until 1:00 AM CST.

Expected Conditions

At 12:28 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Exeter or Cassville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated. Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 12:29 AM CST on March 7, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM CST.