Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Joplin MO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
326 AM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

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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-
326 AM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

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.
  Slight hail risk.
  Slight thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated lightning risk.
  Elevated excessive rainfall risk

DISCUSSION...

Thunderstorm chances increase this evening into tonight. Large
hail to the size of quarters and damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph
are possible. The tornado threat is very low. The severe threat
will cover the entire area. Flash flooding is likely, especially
northwest of a line from Branson to Rolla. A Flood Watch is in
effect starting this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms with potential for severe weather will continue to
be possible Saturday and Sunday. The greatest risk area is south
of Interstate 44 on Saturday and Saturday night, then along and
east of Highway 65 on Sunday. Stay tuned for updates as details
remain uncertain.

Additional rounds of rainfall will occur Saturday through Sunday
afternoon. Flooding will remain possible through the weekend and
a Flood Watch is in effect.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed at times this weekend.

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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

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Titus




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
315 AM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

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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-
Including the cities of Selmore, Couch, Ava, Whitakerville, Cross
Timbers, Quincy, Stippville, Mountain Grove, Greenfield, Ozark,
Sherwin, Stockton, Windyville, Caplinger Mills, Noel, Roach,
Bendavis, West Plains, Indian Point, Cedar Springs, Silver Dollar
City, Kimberling City, Foose, Bolivar, Lake Ozark, Christian
Center, Northview, Stover, Crockerville, Neosho, Forsyth,
Pittsburg, Thayer, Laurie, Vanzant, Greer, Elsey, Osage Beach,
Dogwood, Village of Four Seasons, Northwye, Powersite,
Rogersville, Pomona, Goodhope, Lone Oak, Madry, Fort Scott,
Warsaw, Camdenton, Springfield, Seymour, Marionville, Buffalo,
Pawnee Station, Hermitage, Huggins, Siloam Springs, Goodman,
Rolla, Lebanon, Columbus, Plad, Monett, Gladden, Lynchburg, Mount
Vernon, Tiffin, Waynesville, Charity, Riverton, Thomasville,
Nixa, Graff, Winona, South West City, Meinert, Baxter Springs,
Birch Tree, Branson, Lamar, Mansfield, Aurora, Decaturville,
Laquey, Cole Camp, Bangert, Howes, Alton, Vichy, Chicopee,
Filley, Hollister, Edmonson, Wasola, Darien, Anderson, Ozark
Beach, Wilderness, Appleton City, El Dorado Springs,
Pottersville, Eldon, Squires, Kenoma, Jadwin, Lowell, Roby, Lake
Spring, Cassville, Lockwood, Teresita, Wheatland, Arnica, Dawson,
Plato, Johnson City, Neutral, Weaubleau, Pineville, Rome,
Lincoln, Nevada, Edgewater Beach, South Fork, Crane, Joplin,
Aurora Springs, Kirbyville, Versailles, Carthage, Fort Leonard
Wood, Olive, Rocky Mount, Salem, Montier, White Church, Duncan,
March, Mora, Rocky Comfort, and Marshfield
315 AM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following
  areas, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the
  following areas, Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian,
  Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper,
  Laclede, Lawrence, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton,
  Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, Shannon, St. Clair, Stone,
  Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely this
    evening through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2-5 inches
    are likely across most of the area with localized amounts to
    7 inches. Highest rainfall amounts are expected northwest of
    a line from Branson to Rolla.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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Titus