Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2007
Tornado Warning 23, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Oct 2, 2007, 4:59 PM CDT for Marion County, Monroe County, Ralls County, Missouri. It was in force for 49 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
- Oct 2, 2007, 4:59 PM CDT (21:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2007, 5:48 PM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Marion County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Ralls County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 5:00 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 5 E Monroe City, MO | ROTATING WALL CLOUD AND POSSIBLE FUNNEL CLOUD. |
| Oct 2, 5:05 PM CDT | TORNADO | Monroe City, MO | CONFIRMED TORNADO AND DAMAGE ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF MONROE CITY. TIME APPROZIMATELY 505 - 510 PM. |
| Oct 2, 5:23 PM CDT | TORNADO | 7 W Hannibal, MO | TORNADO ON THE GROUND 7 WEST OF HANNIBAL. |
| Oct 2, 5:30 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 2 W Hannibal, MO | ROTATING WALL CLOUD. |
| Oct 2, 5:30 PM CDT | TORNADO | Palmyra, MO | POSSIBLE TORNADO. CARS REPORTED OVERTURNED...TREES DAMAGED...HOME DAMAGED. |
| Oct 2, 5:36 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Palmyra, MO | SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN. VERY HEARY RAIN. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 231 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1131 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KLSX 022200
TORLSX
MOC127-137-173-022300-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0023.071002T2159Z-071002T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
459 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN MARION COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI
NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI
NORTHERN RALLS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI
* UNTIL 600 PM CDT
* AT 457 PM CDT...HAM WEATHER RADIO OPERATORS REPORTED SIGNIFICANT
TREE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SOUTH OF SHELBINA.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MONROE CITY...
RENSSELAER...
SPAULDING...
PALMYRA...
HANNIBAL...
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 3976 9136 3973 9137 3967 9128 3963 9125
3955 9186 3966 9186 3967 9185 3973 9185
3986 9144
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 255DEG 35KT 3966 9187
$$
MILLER/CVKING4 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KLSX 022208
SVSLSX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
506 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
MOC127-137-173-022300-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-071002T2300Z/
MONROE MO-RALLS MO-MARION MO-
506 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
MARION...NORTHERN RALLS AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
AT 501 PM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO JUST NORTH
OF HUNNEWELL. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF INDIAN
CREEK...OR ABOUT 6 MILES WEST OF MONROE CITY...MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
THIS TORNADO HAS DESTROYED A HOME 4 MILES WEST OF NORFOLK. THIS IS A
VERY DANGEROUS STORM...TAKE SHELTER NOW
LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDE...RENSSELAER...
SPAULDING...PALMYRA...HANNIBAL...ILASCO AND SAVERTON.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
LAT...LON 3976 9136 3973 9137 3967 9128 3963 9125
3955 9186 3966 9186 3967 9185 3973 9185
3986 9144
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 255DEG 35KT 3968 9178
$$
MILLER000
WWUS53 KLSX 022219
SVSLSX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
518 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
MOC127-137-173-022300-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-071002T2300Z/
MONROE MO-RALLS MO-MARION MO-
518 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
MARION...NORTHERN RALLS AND NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
AT 514 PM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TORNADIC DAMAGE NEAR
MONROE CITY. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED 5 MILES EAST OF MONROE
CITY...MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
THIS STORM HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PRODUCING TORNADOES...AND CAUSING
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY
LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDE...RENSSELAER...
SPAULDING...PALMYRA...HANNIBAL...ILASCO AND SAVERTON.
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 3976 9136 3973 9137 3967 9128 3963 9125
3955 9186 3966 9186 3967 9185 3973 9185
3986 9144
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 255DEG 35KT 3965 9166
$$
MILLER/CVKING000
WWUS53 KLSX 022226
SVSLSX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
525 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
MOC137-022235-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-071002T2300Z/
MONROE MO-
525 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
LAT...LON 3976 9136 3973 9137 3970 9132 3969 9132
3963 9125 3962 9165 3966 9166 3969 9166
3982 9142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 255DEG 35KT 3967 9157
$$
MOC127-173-022300-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-071002T2300Z/
RALLS MO-MARION MO-
525 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND NORTHEASTERN RALLS COUNTIES...
AT 523 PM CDT...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR RENSSELAER...OR ABOUT 7 MILES WEST OF
HANNIBAL...MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDE...RENSSELAER...
HANNIBAL...ILASCO AND SAVERTON.
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 3976 9136 3973 9137 3970 9132 3969 9132
3963 9125 3962 9165 3966 9166 3969 9166
3982 9142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 255DEG 35KT 3967 9157
$$
MILLER/CVKING000
WWUS53 KLSX 022248
SVSLSX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
548 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
MOC127-173-022258-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-071002T2300Z/
RALLS MO-MARION MO-
548 PM CDT TUE OCT 2 2007
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND NORTHEASTERN RALLS
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS MOVED OUT OF THE WARNED
AREA.
LAT...LON 3976 9136 3973 9137 3970 9132 3969 9132
3963 9125 3962 9165 3966 9166 3969 9166
3982 9142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 255DEG 35KT 3973 9129
$$
MILLER/CVKINGThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 4:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe, Shelby | 34 min |
| Oct 2, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery | 46 min |
| Oct 2, 6:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Pike, Ralls | 59 min |
| Oct 2, 6:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike | 26 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.