An isolated severe thunderstorms produced localized micro burst and straight line winds damage to communities north of Table Rock Lake in southern Missouri. Winds up to 75 mph were estimated by a damage survey by the National Weather Service at one location in Branson, Missouri.
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An isolated severe thunderstorms produced localized micro burst and straight line winds damage to communities north of Table Rock Lake in southern Missouri. Winds up to 75 mph were estimated by a damage survey by the National Weather Service at one location in Branson, Missouri.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 5, 5:32 PM CST, 43 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 632 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday) Issued at 200 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 Cumulus development has been a little more noticeable this afternoon and short term guidance like the HRRR and NAMNest show at least a small chance for a couple isolated showers or storms to pop up across the area over the next few hours...especially across southern Missouri south of I-44. Any convection would dissipate by sunset with a mostly quiet evening. A cold front which is located across northern Kansas and Missouri will slide southward overnight and move through the area Friday morning. Due to timing of the passage of the front, it doesn't appear good for our rain chances. We will mention a slight chance for a couple showers or isolated storm along or ahead of the front early on Friday. Otherwise most areas will continue to remain dry. .LONG TERM...(Friday Night through Thursday) Issued at 200 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 The good news is that behind the passage of the cold front on Friday, much nicer weather is on the way for the weekend with a drop in dewpoints and humidity along with slightly cooler airmass. Guidance indicates highs in the middle to upper 80s with over night lows in the 60s with upper 50s likely by Sunday morning east of Highway 65. It will definitely feel better and give us a little break from the excessive heat and humidity. The weather will be perfect for anything outdoors. Dewpoints this weekend will fall into the lower to middle 50s. The upper level ridge repositions over the Rockies into the Northern High Plains region early next week. Light southerly winds will return by Sunday evening and Monday with a return of humidity. Small chances for isolated afternoon pop up showers and storms will also return early next week with the return of low level moisture. We will be on the bottom or southeast side of the mid level ridge of high pressure which means our weather pattern will travel from east to west much of next week. Temperatures will also be back into the lower 90s with heat index values closer to 100 degrees. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday evening) Issued at 612 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 THe regions weather will remain VFR this evening and through the overnight hours. The only thing that may impact the regions terminals would be a stray shower or storm. THe impacts should be limited and will diminish shortly after sun set. Additional showers and storms will again be possible to the area Friday afternoon. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MO...NONE. KS...NONE. && SHORT TERM...Griffin LONG TERM...Griffin AVIATION...Hatch
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 622 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-062330- 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- 622 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Limited lightning risk. .DISCUSSION... There is a limited risk for isolated thunderstorms through this evening. Most locations across the Ozarks will remain dry however. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. An isolated thunderstorm or two will be possible on Friday as a cold front moves through the area. No severe weather is expected. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf Hatch
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
643 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018
MOZ106-060030-
Oregon MO-
643 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR OREGON COUNTY UNTIL 730 PM CDT...
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alton, or 13 miles northeast of Thayer, moving southwest at 10 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Gulf State Park... Thayer...
Mammoth Spring... Alton...
Koshkonong... Thomasville...
Mammoth Spring State Park... Myrtle...
Wilderness... Couch...
Rover... Greer...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 9168 3679 9111 3650 9113 3650 9123
3649 9124 3650 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 046DEG 7KT 3662 9133
HatchSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
658 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018
MOZ104-105-060045-
Ozark MO-Taney MO-
658 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR OZARK AND SOUTHEASTERN TANEY
COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM CDT...
At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Price Place, or 12 miles north of Bull Shoals, moving southwest at 15
mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Bull Shoals Lake... Norfork Lake...
Gainesville... Bakersfield...
Theodosia... Pontiac...
Sundown... Brixey...
Noble... Willhoit...
Tecumseh... Udall...
Protem... Hardenville...
Sycamore... Long Run...
Isabella... Zanoni...
Thornfield...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3657 9289 3679 9252 3671 9212 3650 9212
3650 9289
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 065DEG 11KT 3655 9267
HatchSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 704 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018 MOZ097-060045- Howell MO- 704 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN HOWELL COUNTY UNTIL 745 PM CDT... At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Thayer, moving southwest at 10 mph. Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... West Plains... South Fork... Brandsville... Lanton... Moody... Pottersville... Caulfield... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3671 9212 3674 9168 3650 9168 3650 9212 TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 065DEG 10KT 3663 9167 Hatch
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 93 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:15 UTC.
7 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was reported down and blocking the road on U Highway near the low water crossing on Tumbling Creek.
Several large branches were reported down.
Several trees were reported down with one tree on a power line on James River Road.
Several reports of power lines, power poles, trees, and tree limbs down were received in the area from Branson West to Kimberling City. Power was reported out in portions of Branson West and Kimberling City.
Several Large tree limbs were reported down along State Highway DD.
Several trees were reported down on State Highway Y.
Lightning struck a power pole and caused a small fire along Talking Rocks Road.
A National Weather Service survey determined that 75 mph micro burst winds damaged several out buildings at the Meeks lumber yard. The time of the reported was estimated by radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Missouri in 2018Every state in 2018This day in weather historyWarnings in Missouri, July 2018
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 771463, 771464, 771465, 771466, 771467, 771468, 771473, 771470.