Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:28PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:28PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO**

At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willard to near Springfield. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Springfield, Willard, Strafford, Fair Grove, Brookline, Glidewell, Sacville, Cave Springs, Ebenezer, and Bassville.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 70 and 90.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Springfield MO

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 5:28 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*