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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Kansas City, MO

March 12, 2006Carroll County, Ray County, Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 12, 2006, 8:10 PM CST for Carroll County, Ray County, Missouri. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2006, 8:10 PM CST (02:10 UTC)
Expired
Mar 12, 2006, 8:45 PM CST
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
Area
Counties, with a storm outline in the text

Counties Carroll County, MO, Ray County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 12, 11:49 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 179 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2006-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 47 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2006-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
47 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-41 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3122 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.7

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The text

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

000 
WFUS53 KEAX 130210
TOREAX
MOC033-177-130245-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0033.060313T0210Z-060313T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
810 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PLEASANT HILL HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  NORTHEASTERN RAY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI
  NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

* UNTIL 845 PM CST

* AT 804 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS
  STORM WAS LOCATED 10 MILES NORTH OF HARDIN...OR 10 MILES NORTHEAST
  OF RICHMOND...MOVING EAST AT 65 MPH.

* THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL BE NEAR...
  BOSWORTH BY 830 PM CST.
  HALE BY 835 PM CST.

THE TOWNS OF BOGARD AND TINA ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC
STORM.

IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...VERY LARGE HAIL UP TO BASEBALL SIZE IS 
POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM ACROSS NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY.

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.

IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL 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 3948 9393 3931 9386 3943 9324 3962 9331

$$

BOOKBINDER
2 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS53 KEAX 130221
SVSEAX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
820 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006

MOC033-177-130245-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-060313T0245Z/
CARROLL MO-RAY MO-
820 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHEASTERN RAY AND
NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM CST...

AT 819 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED 11 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BRAYMER...OR 12 MILES
NORTHWEST OF CARROLLTON...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.

THIS DANGEROUS STORM WILL BE NEAR...
  HALE BY 835 PM CST.

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

THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AND 
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. SEEK SHELTER NOW

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.

IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL 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 3950 9392 3941 9387 3953 9328 3962 9331
      3961 9366 3954 9376

$$

BOOKBINDER
000 
WWUS53 KEAX 130249
SVSEAX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
849 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006

MOC033-177-130259-
/O.EXP.KEAX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-060313T0245Z/
CARROLL MO-RAY MO-
849 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RAY AND NORTHERN CARROLL
COUNTIES HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE...

AT 848 PM CST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE AREA.
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

LAT...LON 3950 9392 3941 9387 3953 9328 3962 9331
      3961 9366 3954 9376

$$

NRR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 6:23 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Daviess, DeKalb37 min
Mar 12, 6:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Clay, Jackson51 min
Mar 12, 6:34 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBuchanan, Clay, Clinton, Platte26 min
Mar 12, 6:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass37 min
Mar 12, 6:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGrundy, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan33 min
Mar 12, 6:44 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXPutnam, Schuyler15 min
Mar 12, 6:45 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXPlatte45 min
Mar 12, 6:52 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXDaviess, Grundy, Livingston23 min
Mar 12, 6:53 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXClay, Ray37 min
Mar 12, 6:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray35 min
Mar 12, 6:56 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXCaldwell, Clinton, Daviess, Ray34 min
Mar 12, 7:03 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Johnson42 min
Mar 12, 7:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXPutnam, Sullivan62 min
Mar 12, 7:13 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXCass, Johnson32 min
Mar 12, 7:20 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXGrundy, Mercer, Sullivan25 min
Mar 12, 7:22 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates, Cass38 min
Mar 12, 7:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXClay, Clinton, Ray35 min
Mar 12, 7:26 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Livingston34 min
Mar 12, 7:31 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Carroll, Lafayette, Ray29 min
Mar 12, 7:32 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCaldwell, Carroll, Daviess, Grundy, Livingston43 min
Mar 12, 7:34 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXJohnson, Pettis41 min
Mar 12, 7:36 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXGrundy, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan24 min
Mar 12, 7:38 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBates, Henry37 min
Mar 12, 8:00 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJohnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline60 min
Mar 12, 8:01 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXAdair, Linn, Putnam, Sullivan29 min
Mar 12, 8:02 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry, Johnson28 min
Mar 12, 8:07 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXCooper, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline38 min
Mar 12, 8:12 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXPutnam, Schuyler33 min
Mar 12, 8:18 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXLinn, Livingston, Macon42 min
Mar 12, 8:23 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXAdair, Putnam, Schuyler29 min
Mar 12, 8:24 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXHenry, Johnson, Pettis51 min
Mar 12, 8:29 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry, Johnson31 min
Mar 12, 8:32 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston41 min
Mar 12, 8:37 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXHoward, Randolph, Saline23 min
Mar 12, 8:43 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXJohnson, Pettis62 min
Mar 12, 8:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Lafayette15 min
Mar 12, 8:48 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Linn, Macon, Schuyler, Sullivan42 min
Mar 12, 8:49 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Jackson, Lafayette27 min
Mar 12, 8:54 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXHoward, Randolph51 min
Mar 12, 8:58 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCooper, Johnson, Pettis, Saline33 min
Mar 12, 9:00 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXLinn, Macon32 min
Mar 12, 9:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXJackson, Lafayette, Ray22 min
Mar 12, 9:14 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXCooper, Howard, Saline61 min
Mar 12, 9:20 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXCass, Henry, Johnson40 min
Mar 12, 9:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Ray27 min
Mar 12, 9:36 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXJohnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline24 min
Mar 12, 9:41 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry, Johnson64 min
Mar 12, 9:59 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXChariton, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline46 min
Mar 12, 10:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and 1 more34 min
Mar 12, 10:28 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry, Johnson32 min
Mar 12, 10:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Ray, Saline41 min
Mar 12, 10:41 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXBates34 min
Mar 12, 10:45 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCooper, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline45 min
Mar 12, 10:52 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXBates, Cass, Henry, Johnson23 min
Mar 12, 11:00 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCarroll, Chariton, Howard, Lafayette, Linn, Macon and 1 more59 min
Mar 12, 11:08 PM CSTTornado WarningEAXHenry, Johnson22 min
Mar 12, 11:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline43 min
Mar 12, 11:26 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXHenry19 min
Mar 12, 11:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAdair, Chariton, Howard, Macon, Randolph33 min

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.