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Severe Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ozark County

An official National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active for Ozark County.

By Jessica Storm · July 10, 2026
Email Reporter
Severe Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ozark County
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GAINESVILLE | An active Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Ozark County. CGN News is publishing this alert because official National Weather Service alert data includes one or more CGN coverage areas: Ozark County, Missouri.

What is active now

The primary active alert is Severe Thunderstorm Watch with NWS severity listed as Severe, urgency listed as Future and certainty listed as Possible.

The alert became effective 10 July 2026 at 7:44 PM EDT. The current listed expiration or ending time is 11 July 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT. Readers should rely on the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions.

Current official alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: NWS lists the affected area as Dent, MO; Douglas, MO; Howell, MO; Maries, MO; Oregon, MO; Ozark, MO; Phelps, MO; Shannon, MO; Texas, MO. Current listed expiration or ending time: 11 July 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT.

Coverage area

This CGN alert covers Ozark County, Missouri. Nearby communities may experience different conditions, and warnings can change quickly.

Safety

Move indoors when thunder is heard or when warnings are issued. Damaging wind and large hail can break windows, damage roofs, bring down trees and power lines, and make travel dangerous.

This alert should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. Do not rely on this article alone for emergency decisions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor official NWS, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.

Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service Springfield

What This Means

An official National Weather Service alert is active for Ozark County. Readers in the affected area should monitor current NWS alerts and local emergency information before travel, outdoor work, school activities or public events.

The primary alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Conditions can change quickly, and county-specific warnings or cancellations should guide immediate decisions.

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