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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Springfield, MO

June 7, 2026Dade County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 7, 2026, 2:09 PM CDT for Dade County, Missouri. It was in force for 37 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
Jun 7, 2026, 2:09 PM CDT (19:09 UTC)
Expired
Jun 7, 2026, 2:46 PM CDT
In force
37 min
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

County Dade County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:09 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 tornado 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 nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 58 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2026-06-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 416 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2026-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 138 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
416 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
786 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

564 
WFUS53 KSGF 071909
TORSGF
MOC057-072000-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0045.260607T1909Z-260607T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
209 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Dade County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 209 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Golden City, or 11 miles southwest of Greenfield,
  moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Stockton Lake, Lockwood, Meinert, Sylvania, and Neola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3729 9408 3743 9408 3755 9403 3753 9381
      3729 9398
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 198DEG 18KT 3734 9403 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Camden
2 follow-up statements
698 
WWUS53 KSGF 071943
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
243 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

MOC057-072000-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260607T2000Z/
Dade MO-
243 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY...

At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Lockwood, or 8 miles northwest of
Greenfield, moving north at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake, Sylvania, and Neola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 9390 3745 9407 3755 9403 3753 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 198DEG 18KT 3750 9396 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Camden
108 
WWUS53 KSGF 071946
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
246 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

MOC057-071956-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260607T2000Z/
Dade MO-
246 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 9390 3745 9407 3755 9403 3753 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 198DEG 18KT 3752 9395 

$$

Camden

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Jun 7, 12:59 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Numerous but rather disorganized pocket-sized shower and thunderstorm activity expected across the region throughout today and tonight (60-90% chance).
  • Marginal (1 of 5) Risk today for isolated wind gusts up to 60 mph and brief and/or weak tornadoes. Severe risk will exist anytime between 10 AM and 10 PM.
  • Flood Watch issued for 1 PM today to 1 PM Monday for areas along and west of Hwy 63. Quick 2-3 inch per hour downpours will promote a flash flooding risk for areas that see repeated storms. Total rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches expected, with spotty amounts up to 5-7 inches possible.
  • Above normal temperatures and humidity next week will lead to Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. First heat of the season and warm nighttime temperatures may heighten heat- related impacts.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 7, 12:59 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1259 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Numerous but rather disorganized pocket-sized shower and
  thunderstorm activity expected across the region throughout
  today and tonight (60-90% chance).

- Marginal (1 of 5) Risk today for isolated wind gusts up to 60
  mph and brief and/or weak tornadoes. Severe risk will exist
  anytime between 10 AM and 10 PM.

- Flood Watch issued for 1 PM today to 1 PM Monday for areas
  along and west of Hwy 63. Quick 2-3 inch per hour downpours
  will promote a flash flooding risk for areas that see repeated
  storms. Total rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches expected, with
  spotty amounts up to 5-7 inches possible.

- Above normal temperatures and humidity next week will lead to
  Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. First heat of
  the season and warm nighttime temperatures may heighten heat-
  related impacts.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 330 AM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

A somewhat tropical-esque system continues to slowly churn
across the central Plains. Water vapor and infrared satellite
imagery actually showed a decent center of circulation over
Oklahoma and Kansas early in the evening. The circulation has
become a little less defined through the night as it starts to
embed into the upper-level flow over the Rocky Mountains, making
it become more trough-like. Our 00Z sounding confirms the
tropical nature of the system with a saturated profile noted all
the way through the troposphere, characterized by near 1.8-in
PWATS. Deep clouds and moisture will keep lows pretty mild
tonight in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Radar imagery only shows
spotty very light showers across the area at the moment, which
should continue through the morning.

Numerous but rather disorganized showers and thunderstorms today:

Instability is currently rather weak across the area, but as the
hybrid closed low/shortwave trough axis slowly lifts
northeastward this morning, it will advect in lower 70 F
dewpoints as temperatures begin to warm to around 80 F. This
will generate 1000-2000 J/kg of SBCAPE across the area, with
pockets of instability upwards of 3000 J/kg. Due to the deep,
moist profile of forecast soundings, this instability will be
uncapped. With the lack of any boundary across the area,
synoptic-scale ascent from positive vorticity advection ahead of
the trough axis will be the main source of lift. Since this lift
will be subtle but widespread, expect "small-in-area" showers
and thunderstorms to be numerous across the whole area
throughout the day and night (rather than focused along a
boundary during a specific time). Any subtle surface convergence
boundaries that do develop would focus greater coverage of
storms, but in general, expect numerous disorganized pocket-
sized showers and storms throughout the day (60-90% chance)

Marginal Risk for brief damaging wind gusts and tornadoes
today:

With the closed low becoming more embedded in the stronger
background flow, along with the shortwave trough taking on a
more defined axis, mid-level flow will become slightly enhanced
across our region today. This will introduce 25-35 kts of 0-6
km bulk shear. RAP and HREF members depict ranges of 10-20 kts
of that shear being focused in the low-levels with small but
curved hodographs generating 100-200 m2/s2 SRH. Combined this
with the tropical nature of the system with tall, skinny CAPE
profiles, the environment will be just capable enough for
tropical-cyclone-type mini supercells. Given the environment,
these type of supercells are generally capable of producing
isolated brief and/or weak tornadoes. This was observed in
Arkansas yesterday. Since their environment will be advected
into our area today, there is a Marginal (1 of 5) Risk for a
low 2% chance of brief and/or weak tornadoes within 25 miles of
any given point in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas into
this evening. Additionally, brief microbursts with wind gusts
up to 60 mph would also be possible in precipitation- loaded
downdrafts.

Since storms will not be focused along any boundary and will
generally be developing, maturing, and dissipating throughout
the day and into the evening, this severe risk will exist
anytime from 10 AM to 10 PM, though may be best focused around
12-8 PM when the best shear/instability overlap.

Flash Flood Watch in effect from 1 PM today to 1 PM Monday:

In addition to the severe risk, the tropical-like environment
will introduce an excessive rainfall and flash flooding risk
across much of the area. Forecast PWATs near 1.8-2.0 inches
will be above the 99th percentile for this time of year as
portrayed by NAEFS ESATs and the SPC Sounding Climatology.
Additionally, thermodynamic profiles will consist of tall,
skinny CAPE with a deep LCL to Freezing Level layer. This will
all promote high rain rates in any showers and thunderstorms.
Oklahoma and Arkansas observed rates of 2-3 inches per hour
yesterday. Again, since their environment will be in our area
today, we can expect these rain rates to occur with any given
storm today. For today, the flash flooding threat will not be
what we are normally used to where storms train and dump rain
for hours on end. Since storms will be quick and somewhat
small-in-area, but numerous, the flooding threat will occur in
any areas that experience repeated storm cells with 2-3 in/hr
rates. Therefore, many areas may only see up to 1-3 inches of
rain through Monday, with only very spotty streaks of locally
higher amounts.

That said, as the trough axis traverses the area later tonight,
the nocturnal low-level jet will respond, increasing to 20-25
kts. This will introduce added warm air advection and enhanced
lift along the convergent nose of the LLJ. This would add some
focus for greater coverage of back-building (longer-lasting)
storms which may introduce a more widespread and concerning
flash flooding threat. The 00Z CAM suite has begun to hint at
this scenario with most members depicting a back-building
complex of storms somewhere over our area, but timing and
location are still very uncertain. The NAM/NSSL models place
these toward south-central MO, while the FVR/RRFS models place
this in southeast KS/northeast OK. Then, ARW/HRRR somewhere in
between those two. We'll have to monitor trends for greater
agreement, but bottom line is that if one of these complexes
develop late tonight into Monday morning, a more widespread
flash flood threat may materialize. HREF and REFS LPMMs depict
pockets of 5-7+ inches of rain within any complex, which would
promote more "serious" flash flooding.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 330 AM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

Marginal severe and flood threat east of Highway 63 on Monday:

A lingering/decaying thunderstorm complex somewhere over the
region appears likely Monday morning (40-60% chance). The
location and evolution of this complex will determine the
resulting severe/flooding threat into early Monday afternoon.
Currently, the trough axis is progged to exit the area Monday
afternoon, leaving our area in northwest flow. That said,
instability will still be plentiful and any leftover boundaries
from morning storms could spark some marginally severe (and
heavy rain) storms east of Highway 63 during the day. If the
morning complex is deep enough to generate an MCV, perhaps a
very isolated tornado risk develops, but a damaging wind risk
appears to be the primary hazard at this time.

Persistent heat enters the region for much of next week:

Once the wave exits the region, global ensembles show a
shortwave ridge axis setting up over the Ozarks as an energetic
trough enters the northwestern CONUS. ESATs depict this ridge to
possess >97.5th percentile mid-level geopotential heights for
this time of year. This will bring warm temperatures in the
lower 90s for Tuesday through Friday. Furthermore, the low-
level moisture in place is progged to be >99.5th percentile.
These above normal temperatures and humidity will lead to Heat
Index values ranging from the middle 90s to the lower 100s
(reaching near 110 F in some spots), especially Tuesday.

While this is not uncommon heat for the Ozarks to experience, it
is rather atypical for early June as contextualized by our
"normal" max heat index of around 97 F for early June as
outlined by the CPC. The CPC gives an 80-90% chance of exceeding
this above normal heat index threshold at any point next week.
With this being the first heat of the season, NBM spreads
forecasting it to be over multiple days, and with warm nighttime
temperatures in the 70s providing little relief, heat impacts
may be slightly heightened from normal 100-110 F heat index
impacts. This is reflected with a widespread Moderate to Major
Risk for heat-related impacts, especially Wednesday and
Thursday. This means the heat will likely affect those without
cooling or hydration. Extra care for heat-related impacts should
be exercised come next week.

The exact longevity of the heat wave is still a bit in question
as ensemble clusters diverge a bit on shortwave and resulting
cold front progressions Thursday and onward. Latest LREF trends
point to a cold front moving through Thursday, bringing our next
chance of rain (50-60%). This would "cool" things off to near
normal for the rest of the week. Clusters are still a bit
divergent, though, so trends will continue to be monitored.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1233 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and evening
and will bring heavy downpours to the area as well as MVFR
ceilings and lowered visibilities. There is also a lightning
risk with these storms through the period. Expect winds to
remain out of the south with gusts up to 20 knots.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for MOZ055-066>069-
     077>081-088>096-101>105.

&&

SHORT TERM...Price
LONG TERM...Price
AVIATION...Soria
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 7, 3:37 AM CDT, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
337 AM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-080845-
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-
337 AM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Marginal tornado risk.
  Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated lightning risk.
  Elevated excessive rainfall risk

DISCUSSION...

Greater coverage of disorganized pocket-sized showers and
thunderstorms are expected today. With continued potential for
high rain rates, a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall and
subsequent flash flooding exists across southwest Missouri and
extreme southeast Kansas today through Monday. A Flood Watch has
been issued for 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM Monday for areas along and
west of Highway 63. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with
localized amounts up to 5 to 7 inches are possible by the end of
Monday.

Additionally, there is a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms
today. The main hazards are isolated brief, weak tornadoes and
damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. The risk for severe hazards
exists from 10 AM to 10 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Heavy thunderstorms may be ongoing Monday morning. The evolution
of these thunderstorms may produce another Marginal Risk for
severe thunderstorms mid-day Monday. The main hazards would be
damaging winds up to 60 mph and flash flooding.

Above normal temperatures and humidity next week will lead to
Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. With this being
the first heat of the season, paired with warm nighttime
temperatures, heat-related impacts may be slightly heightened.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

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

Price

The office that day

Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 2:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFMaries, Phelps6 hr
Jun 7, 3:11 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFCedar, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair30 min
Jun 7, 3:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFSt. Clair32 min
Jun 7, 3:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFChristian, Lawrence3 hr
Jun 7, 4:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBenton, Hickory, St. Clair41 min
Jun 7, 4:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFChristian, Greene, Lawrence3 hr
Jun 7, 5:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFLawrence23 min
Jun 7, 6:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFHowell19 min
Jun 7, 6:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFHowell, Oregon28 min
Jun 7, 6:20 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFHowell6 hr
Jun 7, 6:49 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedSGFGreene26 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.