Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Howell County, Missouri
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 5:37PM CDT until August 6 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
SVRSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ozark County in southwestern Missouri... Douglas County in southwestern Missouri... Taney County in southwestern Missouri... Howell County in south central Missouri... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 537 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles north of Gainesville to near Hollister, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... West Plains, Lake Taneycomo, Bull Shoals Lake, Norfork Lake, Bryant Creek State Park, Mountain View, Forsyth, Willow Springs, Kissee Mills, Gainesville, Pomona, Taneyville, Bakersfield, Theodosia, South Fork, Kirbyville, Pontiac, Brandsville, Wasola, and Sundown.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Springfield MO
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Howell County, Missouri?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Howell County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Ozark County, Taney County, Douglas County.