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Missouri Weather Alert Tonight: 70 MPH Winds, Tornado Risk Nov 2
Springfield, MO – Strong to severe thunderstorms could threaten southwestern Missouri late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph, quarter size hail
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-02T11:56:38.253Z
Springfield, MO – Strong to severe thunderstorms could threaten southwestern Missouri late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph, quarter size hail and a few tornadoes. Communities along and west of Highway 65 face the greatest severe weather risk.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Springfield, thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region Monday evening, November 2, and continue into Tuesday, November 3. Forecasters warn that some storms could become severe, particularly across western portions of the Ozarks.
Severe Storms Could Bring 70 MPH Winds and Tornadoes The primary threats include damaging straight line winds, hail up to 1 inch in diameter, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy downpours.
A few tornadoes are also possible, although the forecast does not indicate that tornadoes are certain to develop.
Communities including Joplin, Nevada, Monett, Springfield and surrounding areas should remain alert as thunderstorms move through overnight.
The NWS outlook places portions of western Missouri under a Level 2 of 5 severe weather risk Monday, with a lower Level 1 risk extending farther east.
Storm Chances Increase Overnight Into Tuesday Rain probabilities rise sharply overnight, reaching 90% around Springfield early Tuesday and up to 100% in some locations, including Nevada.
The highest rain chances generally occur between midnight and Tuesday morning, although showers and thunderstorms may continue into the afternoon farther east.
Before the storms arrive, southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 35 mph.
These conditions could make travel difficult for high profile vehicles, particularly along and west of Highway 65.
Residents should secure loose outdoor objects and prepare for possible falling tree limbs.
Anyone in the storm risk area should have multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight and know where to shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
For updated forecasts and warnings, visit weather.gov/Springfield .