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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 299, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 25, 2026, 9:24 PM CDT for Cherokee County, Kansas. It was in force for 49 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 25, 2026, 9:24 PM CDT (02:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 25, 2026, 10:13 PM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Cherokee County, KS
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 98 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
- 519 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 786 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 455 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 5.7
What 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 Jun 25, 5:39 PM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph and quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49.
- A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 AM Friday. Bands of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these heavy bands.
- Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind gusts up to 60mph.
- Hotter conditions are then expected to occur across the area Sunday into next week as highs warm into the 90s.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 25, 5:39 PM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
539 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for
severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph and
quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end
risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49.
- A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 AM Friday. Bands
of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these
heavy bands.
- Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on
Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind
gusts up to 60mph.
- Hotter conditions are then expected to occur across the area
Sunday into next week as highs warm into the 90s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
Pulse-type thunderstorms have started to pop up over
southwestern MO this afternoon in a corridor of instability that
lies along and south of Hwy 60. These thunderstorms have had
lightning with them as well as brief heavy rainfall. These
little storms are just the appetizer for our bigger event later
today. An MCS complex has been slowly working its way through
Kansas today. This will continue into our area and bring a round
of severe weather and flooding concerns. The main threat with
this system is flooding and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph.
There is a low-end chance for a tornado or two to occur with
this system, but it'll depend on if the shear and instability
can line up just right. So far, the shear hasn't been too
impressive (0-1 km bulk shear of 15-25kts) and doesn't start
ramping up until the low-level jet gets going later tonight (0-1
km bulk shear of 25-35 kts) after sunset. However, our
instability is sufficient with 3000-4000 J/kg of MUCAPE. The
bulk of the system will move through in the next couple of hours
and persist through the evening. Then, a stalled front sets up
over southern MO and allows the storms to train over the same
area as the low-level jet interacts with the frontal boundary.
SPC has already put out a discussion this afternoon with a 60%
chance for a watch at least for our western CWA at some point
this afternoon. WPC has put out a discussion regarding the
rainfall totals incoming with this system. We could see intense
rainfall rates of 1.5-2.5"/hr with widespread rainfall totals of
2-4" with localized amounts up to 7". This will be especially
impactful to SE KS and west-central MO where the Moderate risk
(3/4) for flash flooding will occur today. We want to stress
that this could be an overnight flooding situation as this
activity will continue through the night. A few rivers in the
area are forecast to reach moderate stage by Friday morning as
well. Turn around don't drown, and please do not drive through
flooded roadways especially at night!
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
A weather pattern change is expected heading into the weekend
throughout the beginning of next week. An upper-level ridge is
currently building over the CONUS area associated with a high
pressure system centered over south-central Missouri. This
ridging pattern is going to push 850mb temperatures into the mid
to high 20s C; excessive heat is expected going into early next
week. Heat indicies are forecasted to reach high 90s F to 100 F
with localized areas reaching to the low 100s F within the
area. This will cause for a major risk of heat-related impacts
(3/4) with some areas in central Missouri having extreme (4/4)
heat-related impacts going into the beginning of July. For the
expected heat-related impacts, remember to remain hydrated and
be able to have access to air conditioned indoors.
Heading into next week, the WPC has a likely chance (70-80%) for
above average temperatures for the first week of July (average
temperatures 87-89 F), and into the holiday weekend. Models suggest
consistency with this persistent heat forecast as the upper-
level ridge remains above the area. Dry weather conditions will
pair with this expected heat wave with no precipitation in the
forecast going into next week due to lack of atmospheric
moisture for the beggining of July.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
Bands of thunderstorms are moving across the region early this
evening and will continue at times through a lot of the TAF
period. There will be breaks between rounds of rain at times but
more showers and storms will develop and move back into the
area at times. Coverage will be greatest this evening into
tonight and may be more scattered in nature on Friday. MVFR to
IFR conditions will occur with the storms, as visibilities drop
in very heavy rainfall. Winds will generally be west to south
outside of the storms but will be gusty at times and could be
more northerly winds outflow from storms.
&&
.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through Friday evening for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through Friday evening for MOZ055>058-066>071-
077>083-088>098-101>106.
&&
SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria
AVIATION...WiseHazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 8:27 PM CDT, 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 827 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-270130- 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- 827 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Marginal tornado risk. Marginal hail risk. Slight thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Significant excessive rainfall risk DISCUSSION... Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms tonight. Damaging wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49. A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 PM Friday. Bands of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these heavy bands. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind gusts up to 60mph. Warm temperatures return to start next week with highs in the lower 90s and heat index values in the lower 100s. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed tonight for southeast Kansas and southern Missouri. && 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 Schaumann
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 25, 8:31 PM CDT, 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
831 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0828 PM Hail 4 N Mccune 37.41N 95.02W
06/25/2026 M0.88 Inch Crawford KS Emergency Mngr
Nickel size hail reported north of McCune.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 8:59 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
859 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0840 PM Hail Mccune 37.35N 95.02W
06/25/2026 M1.25 Inch Crawford KS Broadcast Media
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 9:00 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
900 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0857 PM Hail Weir 37.31N 94.77W
06/25/2026 E1.00 Inch Cherokee KS Emergency Mngr
&&
MBSpecial weather statement, Jun 25, 9:11 PM CDT, 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
911 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MOZ088-093-260315-
Jasper MO-Newton MO-
911 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN NEWTON AND JASPER
COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM CDT...
At 910 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
producing a landspout 7 miles northwest of Carl Junction, or 12 miles
south of Pittsburg, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Joplin, Carthage, Webb City, Carl Junction, Galena, Oronogo,
Carterville, Duquesne, Duenweg, Jasper, Diamond, Loma Linda, Airport
Drive, Leawood, Silver Creek, Alba, Purcell, Shoal Creek Drive,
Saginaw, and Carytown.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 22.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 9461 3734 9462 3736 9461 3735 9416
3698 9426 3699 9462 3723 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 282DEG 23KT 3724 9463
LANDSPOUT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
WiseSpecial weather statement, Jun 25, 9:17 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
917 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MOZ088-093-260315-
Jasper MO-Newton MO-
917 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN NEWTON AND JASPER
COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM CDT...
At 916 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carl Junction, or 9 miles north of Joplin, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Joplin, Carthage, Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo, Carterville,
Duquesne, Sarcoxie, Duenweg, Jasper, Diamond, Loma Linda, Airport
Drive, Leawood, Silver Creek, Alba, Purcell, Shoal Creek Drive,
Saginaw, and Carytown.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 1 and 32.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3736 9461 3736 9427 3735 9425 3735 9409
3730 9408 3729 9405 3714 9405 3698 9407
3699 9461
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 275DEG 47KT 3722 9454
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
WiseLocal storm report, Jun 25, 9:23 PM CDT, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
923 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0905 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Scammon 37.28N 94.82W
06/25/2026 Cherokee KS Emergency Mngr
Powerlines down in Scammon.
&&
MBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 8:36 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 24 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:43 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 4 days |
| Jun 25, 9:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Jasper | 64 min |
| Jun 25, 9:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Jasper | 58 min |
| Jun 25, 9:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 55 min |
| Jun 25, 9:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Newton | 5 hr |
| Jun 26, 12:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Oregon | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:24 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Maries, Phelps | 5 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:38 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Newton | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 26 min |
| Jun 26, 5:27 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Dallas, Greene, Polk | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Christian, Webster, Wright | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 7:31 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Douglas, Texas, Wright | 4 hr |
| Jun 26, 5:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Jasper | 65 min |
| Jun 26, 5:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Dallas | 63 min |
| Jun 26, 5:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Laclede, Wright | 44 min |
| Jun 26, 5:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Jasper | 28 min |
| Jun 26, 6:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Douglas | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 6:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas | 53 min |
| Jun 26, 6:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas | 50 min |
| Jun 26, 6:29 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Laclede, Wright | 27 min |
| Jun 25, 8:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Crawford | 57 min |
| Jun 25, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 52 min |
| Jun 25, 8:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 36 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:40 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 30 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 42 min |
| Jun 26, 2:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Cherokee | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 6:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 9 hr |
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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.