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Tornado Warning 34, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 12, 2006, 10:09 PM CST for Morgan County, Missouri. It was in force for 66 min. 6 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
- Mar 12, 2006, 10:09 PM CST (04:09 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2006, 11:15 PM CST
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Morgan County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 10:15 PM CST | TORNADO | Gravois Mills, MO | *** 3 INJ *** MORGAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE COMMUNITY OF GRAVOIS MILL. |
| Mar 12, 10:15 PM CST | TORNADO | Gravois Mills, MO | MORGAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE COMMUNITY OF GRAVOIS MILLS SUSTAINED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM A TORNADO. THREE INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THIS TIME. |
| Mar 12, 10:20 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 Sw Gravois Mills, MO | *** 3 INJ *** A 3/8 OF A MILE WIDE TORNADO PATH WAS NOTED EXTENDING FROM THREE MILES SOUTHWEST OF GRAVOIS MILLS...ACROSS STATE HIGHWAY 5 JUST SOUTH OF THE JUNCTION OF CR-5-14...ACROSS THE GRAVOIS ARM OF THE LAKE OF THE OZAARKS...TO FIVE MILES EAST OF GRAVOIS M |
| Mar 12, 10:25 PM CST | TORNADO 2 | 3 Sw Gravois Mills, MO | *** 5 INJ *** TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHWEST OF GRAVOIS MILLS AND CONTINUED NORTHEASTWARD THROUGH THE TOWN OF GRAVOIS MILLS AND REMAINED ON THE GROUND FOR 6 MILES. SEMA REPORTS 20 HOMES DESTROYED AND 10 DAMAGED. |
| Mar 12, 10:30 PM CST | TORNADO | Gravois Mills, MO | *** 3 INJ *** MORGAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE COMMUNITY OF GRAVOIS MILL. |
| Mar 12, 11:09 PM CST | HAIL 1.75 | Gravois Mills, MO | GOLF BALL HAIL |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 8:42 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 4.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1549 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1450 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 200 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 264 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.5
- Supercell composite
- 13.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KSGF 130409
TORSGF
MOC141-130515-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0034.060313T0409Z-060313T0515Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1009 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
MORGAN COUNTY IN MISSOURI.
* UNTIL 1115 PM CST.
* AT 1006 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED 15 MILES EAST OF WARSAW...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT
70 MPH.
* THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL BE...
5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF VERSAILLES BY 1025 PM CST.
THE TOWN OF GRAVOIS MILLS IS ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM.
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 3833 9308 3823 9300 3824 9276 3845 9266
3856 9301
$$
FOSTER2 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KSGF 130418 RRA
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1018 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006
MOC141-130515-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-060313T0515Z/
MORGAN MO-
1018 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MORGAN COUNTY UNTIL 1115
PM CST...
AT 1015 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.. THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED 9 MILES WEST OF LAURIE...OR 18 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
VERSAILLES...AND MOVING EAST NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
THIS TORNADO WILL AFFECT MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL MORGAN
COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWN OF GRAVOIS MILLS.
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THIS
STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG TO VIOLENT TORNADOES. IF YOU ARE
IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY
LAT...LON 3833 9308 3823 9300 3824 9276 3845 9266
3856 9301
$$
FOSTER000
WWUS53 KSGF 130452
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1051 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006
MOC141-130515-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-060313T0515Z/
MORGAN MO-
1051 PM CST SUN MAR 12 2006
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MORGAN COUNTY UNTIL 1115
PM CST...
AT 1050 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.. THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED 12 MILES WEST OF LAURIE...OR 18 MILES NORTHWEST OF
CAMDENTON...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
THIS DANGEROUS STORM WILL BE...
6 MILES SOUTH OF VERSAILLES BY 1115 PM CST.
THIS IS THE SECOND TORNADO TO MOVE INTO MORGAN COUNTY.
THE TOWN OF GRAVOIS MILLS IS ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO.
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THIS
STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG TO VIOLENT TORNADOES. IF YOU ARE
IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY
LAT...LON 3833 9308 3823 9300 3824 9276 3845 9266
3856 9301
$$
FOSTERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 8:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 68 min |
| Mar 12, 8:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar | 62 min |
| Mar 12, 8:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Vernon | 40 min |
| Mar 12, 8:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper | 39 min |
| Mar 12, 8:53 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton | 44 min |
| Mar 12, 9:01 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 55 min |
| Mar 12, 9:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 51 min |
| Mar 12, 9:20 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade | 37 min |
| Mar 12, 9:22 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton, Hickory | 53 min |
| Mar 12, 9:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar | 48 min |
| Mar 12, 9:35 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar | 34 min |
| Mar 12, 9:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry, Lawrence | 54 min |
| Mar 12, 9:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper | 44 min |
| Mar 12, 9:51 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 30 min |
| Mar 12, 9:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden | 63 min |
| Mar 12, 9:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Stone | 65 min |
| Mar 12, 10:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Hickory | 44 min |
| Mar 12, 10:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry | 63 min |
| Mar 12, 10:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 38 min |
| Mar 12, 10:30 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller | 27 min |
| Mar 12, 10:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry, Stone | 39 min |
| Mar 12, 10:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Webster | 66 min |
| Mar 12, 10:43 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 15 min |
| Mar 12, 10:46 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 29 min |
| Mar 12, 10:53 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Taney | 67 min |
| Mar 12, 11:00 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Morgan | 60 min |
| Mar 12, 11:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Wright | 48 min |
| Mar 12, 11:13 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 32 min |
| Mar 12, 11:13 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller | 22 min |
| Mar 12, 11:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton | 30 min |
| Mar 12, 11:25 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Ozark | 65 min |
| Mar 12, 11:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Morgan | 30 min |
| Mar 12, 11:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Laclede, Texas | 40 min |
| Mar 12, 11:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Morgan | 35 min |
| Mar 12, 11:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 49 min |
| Mar 12, 11:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Polk | 60 min |
| Mar 12, 11:49 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 28 min |
| Mar 12, 11:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas | 53 min |
| Mar 12, 11:55 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton | 50 min |
| Mar 12, 11:59 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Hickory | 28 min |
| Mar 13, 12:00 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas | 45 min |
| Mar 13, 12:04 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas | 20 min |
| Mar 13, 12:05 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent | 38 min |
| Mar 13, 12:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 20 min |
| Mar 13, 12:08 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Phelps | 37 min |
| Mar 13, 12:11 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell | 64 min |
| Mar 13, 12:15 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden | 60 min |
| Mar 13, 12:16 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Greene | 74 min |
| Mar 13, 12:19 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Greene | 49 min |
| Mar 13, 12:20 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden | 29 min |
| Mar 13, 12:41 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 64 min |
| Mar 13, 12:42 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller | 28 min |
| Mar 13, 12:46 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Webster | 39 min |
| Mar 13, 12:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Maries | 42 min |
| Mar 13, 1:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Wright | 53 min |
| Mar 13, 1:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas | 46 min |
| Mar 13, 2:07 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent | 39 min |
| Mar 13, 2:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Ozark | 39 min |
| Mar 13, 2:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas | 34 min |
| Mar 13, 3:00 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell | 45 min |
| Mar 13, 3:25 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon | 65 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.