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Tornado Warning 12, NWS Springfield, MO

June 13, 2005Greene County, Webster County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 13, 2005, 1:41 AM CDT for Greene County, Webster County, Missouri. It was in force for 47 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 13, 2005, 1:41 AM CDT (06:41 UTC)
Expired
Jun 13, 2005, 2:28 AM CDT
In force
47 min
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Counties, with a storm outline in the text

Counties Greene County, MO, Webster County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 13, 2:05 AM CDTTSTM WND GST 60Marshfield, MO
Jun 13, 2:05 AM CDTTSTM WND GST 60Marshfield, MO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 82 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2005-06-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1454 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2005-06-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1454 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1377 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WFUS53 KSGF 130642
TORSGF
MOC077-225-130745-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0012.050613T0641Z-050613T0745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
141 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  EASTERN GREENE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.
  WEBSTER COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.

* UNTIL 245 AM CDT.

* AT 135 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A 
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF SIGNIFICANT WIND DAMAGE AND A 
TORNADO. THE MOST DANGEROUS PORTION OF THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR 
THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF SPRINGFIELD...AND MOVING EAST NORTHEAST AT 55 
MPH.

* THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL BE...
  6 MILES NORTH OF FORDLAND BY 150 AM CDT.
  5 MILES SOUTH OF MARSHFIELD BY 200 AM CDT.

THE TOWNS OF TURNERS AND NORTHVIEW ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS
TORNADIC STORM.

THIS TORNADO WARNING REPLACES THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING THAT
WAS IN EFFECT FOR THE SAME AREA. GO TO A BASEMENT OR SMALL INTERIOR
ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

LAT...LON 3728 9320 3709 9316 3709 9271 3746 9272
      3748 9303

$$

IZZI
3 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS53 KSGF 130652
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
152 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

MOC077-225-130745-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-050613T0745Z/
WEBSTER MO-GREENE MO-
152 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR GREENE AND WEBSTER COUNTIES UNTIL
245 AM CDT...

AT 146 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO..  THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR STRAFFORD...OR 11 MILES EAST OF SPRINGFIELD...
AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

THIS DANGEROUS STORM WILL BE...
  NEAR MARSHFIELD BY 200 AM CDT.
  5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NIANGUA BY 205 AM CDT.

THE TOWN OF NORTHVIEW IS ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO.

AT 126 AM...75 TO 80 MPH WINDS WERE REPORTED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE 
OF SPRINGFIELD WHERE A 16 INCH DIAMETER TREE WAS LITERALLY SNAPPED 
IN HALF. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION 

MOBILE HOMES ARE EASILY DESTROYED BY TORNADIC WINDS AND SHOULD BE
EVACUATED FOR A STURDY SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT
IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR
HANDS.

LAT...LON 3728 9320 3709 9316 3709 9271 3747 9271
      3748 9303

$$

IZZI
000 
WWUS53 KSGF 130701
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
201 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

MOC077-130711-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-050613T0745Z/
GREENE MO-
201 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR GREENE COUNTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

AT 156 AM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE 
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE 
AREA...AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY. 
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

LAT...LON 3748 9303 3710 9306 3709 9271 3747 9271

$$

MOC225-130745-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-050613T0745Z/
WEBSTER MO-
201 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR WEBSTER COUNTY UNTIL 245 AM CDT...

AT 156 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A 
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO AND 
WIDESPREAD TORNADO LIKE WIND DAMAGE.  THESE DANGEROUS STORMS WERE 
LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF NIANGUA TO 
5 MILES SOUTH OF SEYMOUR...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

THIS LINE OF TORNADO PRODUCING STORMS WILL AFFECT MAINLY RURAL AREAS
OF WEBSTER COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF SEYMOUR...MARSHFIELD...
NIANGUA AND RADER.

MOBILE HOMES ARE EASILY DESTROYED BY TORNADIC WINDS AND SHOULD BE
EVACUATED FOR A STURDY SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT
IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR
HANDS.

LAT...LON 3748 9303 3710 9306 3709 9271 3747 9271

$$

IZZI
000 
WWUS53 KSGF 130728
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
228 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

MOC225-130738-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-050613T0745Z/
WEBSTER MO-
228 AM CDT MON JUN 13 2005

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEBSTER COUNTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

AT 222 AM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE EITHER WEAKENED OR
MOVED OUT OF THE AREA...AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO
LIFE OR PROPERTY. THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

IF SEVERE WEATHER WAS OBSERVED...PLEASE REPORT IT TO THE NEAREST LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD.

LAT...LON 3748 9303 3710 9306 3709 9271 3747 9271

$$

FOSTER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 12, 7:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarton, Jasper61 min
Jun 12, 9:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMcDonald55 min
Jun 12, 11:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMcDonald65 min
Jun 12, 11:37 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFMcDonald5 hr
Jun 12, 11:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFNewton56 min
Jun 12, 11:58 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFNewton5 hr
Jun 13, 12:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarry, Lawrence66 min
Jun 13, 12:56 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Stone65 min
Jun 13, 1:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFGreene63 min
Jun 13, 1:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDallas, Polk, Webster38 min
Jun 13, 1:48 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDouglas69 min
Jun 13, 1:56 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFLaclede59 min
Jun 13, 1:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFWright54 min
Jun 13, 2:05 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFOzark52 min
Jun 13, 2:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFTexas77 min
Jun 13, 2:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPulaski51 min
Jun 13, 2:33 AM CDTTornado WarningSGFTexas, Wright58 min
Jun 13, 2:48 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMiller32 min
Jun 13, 2:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries, Phelps64 min
Jun 13, 3:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDent, Shannon73 min
Jun 13, 2:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFCamden40 min
Jun 13, 3:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFCamden40 min
Jun 13, 3:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMiller46 min
Jun 13, 3:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries63 min
Jun 13, 4:25 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFCamden, Miller, Pulaski6 hr
Jun 13, 4:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPulaski39 min
Jun 13, 4:54 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFMaries6 hr
Jun 13, 4:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries33 min
Jun 13, 5:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFNewton63 min
Jun 13, 6:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFLawrence67 min
Jun 13, 6:15 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFLawrence, Newton60 min
Jun 13, 6:31 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFJasper, Newton6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.