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WWUS83 KSGF 181815
SPSSGF

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
115 PM CDT Sun May 18 2025

MOZ101-181900-
McDonald MO-
115 PM CDT Sun May 18 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MCDONALD COUNTY
THROUGH 200 PM CDT...

At 114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hiwasse, or near Bella Vista, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Big Sugar Creek State Park, Noel, Pineville, and Powell.

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3650 9457 3665 9431 3665 9408 3650 9408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1814Z 241DEG 33KT 3649 9439

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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