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Tornado Warning 46, NWS Springfield, MO

June 7, 20264 counties in Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 7, 2026, 3:11 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 30 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, 3:11 PM CDT (20:11 UTC)
Expired
Jun 7, 2026, 3:41 PM CDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Cedar County, MO, Hickory County, MO, Polk County, MO, St. Clair County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 7, 2:31 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 112 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.

667 
WFUS53 KSGF 072011
TORSGF
MOC039-085-167-185-072100-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0046.260607T2011Z-260607T2100Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Hickory County in central Missouri...
  Eastern Cedar County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Polk County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern St. Clair County in west central Missouri...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 310 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Stockton, moving northeast at 45 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, Truman Lake, Stockton State Park, Stockton,
  Humansville, Osceola, Weaubleau, Collins, Vista, Gerster,
  Bearcreek, Quincy, Caplinger Mills, Harper, and Arnica.

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.

If on or near Stockton Lake, get away from the water and move to 
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce 
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock 
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3806 9332 3759 9369 3766 9386 3810 9373
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 203DEG 38KT 3771 9371 

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

$$

Camden
2 follow-up statements
500 
WWUS53 KSGF 072028
SVSSGF

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

MOC039-085-167-185-072100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260607T2100Z/
Hickory MO-Cedar MO-Polk MO-St. Clair MO-
328 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
HICKORY...NORTHEASTERN CEDAR...NORTHWESTERN POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTIES...

At 328 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Humansville, or 12 miles northeast of Stockton,
moving north at 40 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...
Truman Lake, Humansville, Osceola, Weaubleau, Wheatland, Collins,
Vista, Gerster, Quincy, and Harper.

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 3771 9359 3783 9380 3789 9379 3810 9373
      3806 9332
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 200DEG 35KT 3784 9365 

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

$$

Camden
489 
WWUS53 KSGF 072041
SVSSGF

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

MOC039-085-167-185-072051-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260607T2100Z/
Hickory MO-Cedar MO-Polk MO-St. Clair MO-
341 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WESTERN HICKORY...NORTHEASTERN CEDAR...
NORTHWESTERN POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTIES 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 central,
southwestern and west central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3771 9359 3783 9380 3789 9379 3810 9373
      3806 9332
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 203DEG 38KT 3797 9358 

$$

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, 3:09 PM CDT, 2 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Tornado Watch issued for areas along and near Highway 65 until 7 PM.
  • Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday the entire area. 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, 3:09 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
309 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Tornado Watch issued for areas along and near Highway 65 until
  7 PM.

- Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday the entire area.
  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 235 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

Today will be a bit soggy for some folks with a Flood Watch in
effect from 1 PM today through 1 PM Monday for all the counties
in our CWA. Rain will continue to move in from the south due to
the incoming surface low pressure system. So far, the forecast
is on track for flash flooding concerns today and tomorrow. The
atmosphere is very tropical-like right now and is primed for a
heavy rainfall event. Our PWATs from the 12z sounding came in at
1.74" which matches our max for this time of year. What is a
bit different is how this flash flooding event may occur. As
mentioned in the previous discussion, this will not be a
widespread flash flooding event where everyone sees a ton of
rain at once. This will be like a tropical disturbance in that
the heaviest rain may fall in bands and may be localized to
certain areas. The latest HREF LPMM has wider footprint of 2-3"
of rain falling and a swatch of localized higher-end rainfall
totals near 7-10" over SE KS and far SW MO. Though, the 7-10"
outlier will be highly localized, so we'll stick to messaging
the upper end 5-7" amount. The storms that will be coming
through aren't necessarily slow moving, but may train over the
same areas multiple times through the rest of today and into
tomorrow. These storms are likely to be efficient rainfall
producers and contain 2-3"/hr rain rates. The CAMs are also
showing the potential for a backbuilding MCS tonight somewhere
near SE KS and SW MO. The MCS potential really gets going once
the LLJ kicks in overnight. This is likely the reason for the
higher rainfall totals over in that area.

There is a Slight risk (2/5) for severe weather today with
mostly a tornado/wind risk. This is why a small/short-fused
tornado watch has been issued until 7 PM tonight for counties
along Highway 65 where the environment for tornadoes is
maximized. This set up is messy, and these spin-ups will be very
quick and brief. Shear and instability are becoming more
favorable as the evening goes on and as the surface low moves
northeast. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the
night with the tornado threat winding down as diurnal heating
decreases.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 235 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

High pressure starts to build in by Tuesday bringing us a period of
dry and hot weather. This is when our first heatwave of the year
will make its appearance. We will see heat indices reaching the
lower 100s across the area for Tuesday through Thursday. Highs
will be in the lower 90s with dewpoints in the 70s making it
feel hot and humid. The heat risk for this heatwave is between
Major and Extreme levels. This means that the heat will likely
affect anyone without effective cooling and or adequate
hydration. This is especially true with little to no overnight
relief. Though, by the end of the week we will have a cold front
move through and give us a break in the heat and bring us
another round of showers and thunderstorms.

There is the potential to see some severe storms with this frontal
passage as the CIPS/CSU severe probabilities highlight areas near
central MO. Though, the better severe set up may be to our north
over the Great Lakes region. Stay up to date with the latest
forecast as we get closer to the event. Either way, we'll see highs
about 10 degrees cooler in the 80s to end the week.

&&

.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>058-066>071-
     077>083-088>098-101>106.

&&

SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria
AVIATION...Soria
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 7, 3:37 AM CDT, 11 hours 34 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, 2:09 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFDade37 min
Jun 7, 2:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFMaries, Phelps6 hr
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.