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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 151, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 27, 2026, 2:10 PM CDT for Bourbon County, Kansas. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2026, 2:10 PM CDT (19:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2026, 2:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Bourbon County, KS
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 155 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1944 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -102 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 759 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 564 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 669 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.7
- Supercell composite
- 19.0
The text
As transmitted.
404
WUUS53 KSGF 271910
SVRSGF
KSC011-271945-
/O.NEW.KSGF.SV.W.0151.260427T1910Z-260427T1945Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
210 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Bourbon County in southeastern Kansas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 210 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Moran, or 7
miles east of La Harpe, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Bronson, Fulton, Mapleton, Harding, and Xenia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Springfield.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 9508 3804 9477 3803 9461 3802 9461
3787 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 1910Z 245DEG 37KT 3792 9516
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Hatch2 follow-up statements
394
WWUS53 KSGF 271919
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
219 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
KSC011-271945-
/O.CON.KSGF.SV.W.0151.000000T0000Z-260427T1945Z/
Bourbon KS-
219 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN BOURBON COUNTY...
At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bronson, or 14
miles east of La Harpe, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bronson, Fulton, Mapleton, Harding, and Xenia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Springfield.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 9508 3804 9477 3803 9461 3802 9461
3787 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 1919Z 245DEG 39KT 3796 9504
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Hatch357
WWUS53 KSGF 271929
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
229 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
KSC011-271945-
/O.CON.KSGF.SV.W.0151.000000T0000Z-260427T1945Z/
Bourbon KS-
229 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN BOURBON COUNTY...
At 228 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Moran, or 8
miles east of La Harpe, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management in Moran Kasas Reported Hail to the
size of Ping Pong Balls at 2:25pm.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bronson, Fulton, Mapleton, Harding, and Xenia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Springfield.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 9508 3804 9477 3803 9461 3802 9461
3787 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 248DEG 45KT 3791 9514
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
HatchWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 27, 12:53 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- A few storms may remain during the rest of the overnight hours as they move northeast out of southeast KS.
- Severe thunderstorm redevelopment likely Monday afternoon and evening for locations east of Highway 65, with a greater Enhanced (3 of 5) Risk east of Highway 63. Large hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds to 70 mph, and tornadoes are all possible.
- Slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in far south-central Missouri. Large hail is the main hazard with a secondary damaging wind risk.
- Localized flooding may occur with any training storms this weekend into Tuesday. A corridor of slightly higher flooding potential could develop along and north of Highway 54 tonight into Monday.
- Mostly dry with cooler than average temperatures Wednesday and onward.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 27, 12:53 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 1253 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - A few storms may remain during the rest of the overnight hours as they move northeast out of southeast KS. - Severe thunderstorm redevelopment likely Monday afternoon and evening for locations east of Highway 65, with a greater Enhanced (3 of 5) Risk east of Highway 63. Large hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds to 70 mph, and tornadoes are all possible. - Slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in far south-central Missouri. Large hail is the main hazard with a secondary damaging wind risk. - Localized flooding may occur with any training storms this weekend into Tuesday. A corridor of slightly higher flooding potential could develop along and north of Highway 54 tonight into Monday. - Mostly dry with cooler than average temperatures Wednesday and onward. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 228 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 An upper low has lifted northeast out of Saskatchewan into northern Manitoba. Mid-level shortwave energy was pushing into the central plains and has initiated additional severe storms over Kansas. Storm motions were lifting northeast and the eastern sections of the convection over Kansas may affect our far western CWA during the remainder of the overnight hours. At the surface, a warm front was bisecting the CWA with temperatures still in the upper 60s to low 70s and dewpoints in the low to mid 60s. Strong to severe storms likely today: Mid level shortwave will begin to track northeast and across Missouri today. Surface low and a cold front slightly ahead of the mid level shortwave will also track across the area today and will interact with increasing instability throughout the day. Storms are likely to reinitiate after midday as the instability increases ahead of the boundary. The environment ahead of the front looks favorable for supercells to develop with all modes of severe storms possible including very large hail and tornadoes. The most favorable area over our CWA for severe storms looks to be along and east of the U.S. 65 corridor where an enhanced risk(3 of 5) exits. Most of the severe storms should clear the area by the mid to late evening. Localized flooding will be possible for any storms that can move across the same locations. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 228 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 Tuesday: Behind the mid level shortwave, we remain in southwesterly flow which will keep the front from making it too far to the south, possibly stalling over northern AR or southern MO. Additional convection will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening across southern sections of Missouri. A large hail and damaging wind risk would be the main risks with any severe storms on Tuesday. A drier air mass will then move into the area on Wednesday as the cold front shifts south of the area. This should keep the remainder of the long term mostly dry with the main qpf associated with a late week system remaining to our south. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 1236 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 For the 18z TAFs, gusty south-southwest winds will persist this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front, with gusts generally around 25 to 30 kts. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front later this afternoon into the early evening. While VFR weather conditions will generally prevail, any storms moving directly over the terminals will bring the potential for brief MVFR/IFR reductions in ceilings and visibility. In the wake of the front this evening, convection will push east, VFR weather conditions return and winds will veer sharply to the north, eventually becoming northeasterly by sunrise Tuesday. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None. && SHORT TERM...Lindenberg LONG TERM...Lindenberg AVIATION...Parker
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 27, 4:15 AM CDT, 9 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 415 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-280915- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 415 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Enhanced tornado risk. Enhanced hail risk. Enhanced thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Elevated excessive rainfall risk Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION... Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely to develop again this afternoon. There is the potential for significant severe weather hazards along and east of the U.S. 65 corridor this afternoon and evening. Hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds in excess of 70 mph and tornadoes will all be possible. Some large tornadoes will also be possible. If storms can train across the same locations, then a localized flood risk will exist. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will also be possible outside of any storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. A lingering slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe storms exists across portions of south-central Missouri Tuesday afternoon and evening. The main hazard with these storms is large hail. Any slow-moving or training storms could result in a localized flooding risk. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and tonight for areas along and east of the U.S. 65 corridor. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf Lindenberg
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 9:53 AM CDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
953 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
MOZ055-056-271530-
Benton MO-Morgan MO-
953 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND MORGAN
COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 AM CDT...
At 953 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cole Camp, or 14 miles west of Versailles, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Versailles, Cole Camp, Stover, Barnett, Syracuse, Edmonson, Florence,
and Crockerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for
central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3868 9284 3860 9284 3843 9263 3835 9264
3829 9331 3853 9319 3853 9307 3869 9306
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 242DEG 37KT 3846 9311
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
MeltoThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 8:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 61 min |
| Apr 26, 9:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 46 min |
| Apr 26, 9:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 45 min |
| Apr 26, 9:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 52 min |
| Apr 26, 9:51 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 6 hr |
| Apr 26, 10:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 43 min |
| Apr 26, 10:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 38 min |
| Apr 26, 11:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 17 hr |
| Apr 27, 2:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 21 min |
| Apr 27, 4:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Bourbon | 60 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.