Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2007
Tornado Warning 44, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 30, 2007, 2:31 PM CDT for Christian County, Missouri. It was in force for 74 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 30, 2007, 2:31 PM CDT (19:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 30, 2007, 3:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 74 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Christian County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 3:25 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Sw Ozark, MO | POSSIBLE BRIEF TOUCHDOWN. |
| Jun 30, 3:36 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 2 W Ozark, MO | FUNNEL CLOUD WITH POSSIBLE DEBRIS AT HWY 65 AND 14. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2:21 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 53 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
- 374 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 703 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 100 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KSGF 301931
TORSGF
MOC043-302045-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0044.070630T1931Z-070630T2045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
231 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CHRISTIAN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 345 PM CDT.
* AT 228 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS VERY
DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HIGHLANDVILLE...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH.
* THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL BE NEAR...
HIGHLANDVILLE BY 255 PM CDT.
NIXA BY 320 PM CDT.
OZARK BY 330 PM CDT.
7 MILES NORTHWEST OF SPARTA BY 345 PM CDT.
THE TOWNS OF SPOKANE...SELMORE...CHRISTIAN CENTER...FREMONT HILLS AND
LINDEN ARE ALSO IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADIC STORM.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE.
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 3685 9334 3698 9334 3699 9339 3701 9339
3709 9334 3709 9322 3708 9321 3708 9291
3705 9292 3692 9292
$$
CRAMER3 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KSGF 302004
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
304 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
MOC043-302045-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-070630T2045Z/
CHRISTIAN MO-
304 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...
AT 302 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR
HIGHLANDVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
NIXA BY 330 PM CDT.
OZARK BY 340 PM CDT.
6 MILES WEST OF SPARTA BY 345 PM CDT.
THE TOWNS OF SELMORE...CHRISTIAN CENTER...LINDEN AND FREMONT HILLS
ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
LAT...LON 3689 9334 3698 9334 3708 9333 3709 9322
3708 9321 3708 9291 3705 9292 3692 9292
$$
CRAMER000
WWUS53 KSGF 302011
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
311 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
MOC043-302045-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-070630T2045Z/
CHRISTIAN MO-
311 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...
AT 306 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR
HIGHLANDVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH. ALSO...A TRAINED WEATHER
SPOTTER IS OBSERVING A DEVELOPING FUNNEL CLOUD NEAR HIGHLANDVILLE.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
NIXA BY 330 PM CDT.
OZARK BY 340 PM CDT.
7 MILES WEST OF SPARTA BY 345 PM CDT.
THE TOWNS OF SELMORE...CHRISTIAN CENTER...FREMONT HILLS AND LINDEN
ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO.
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.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT SATURDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS.
LAT...LON 3691 9333 3698 9334 3709 9333 3709 9322
3708 9321 3708 9291 3705 9292 3692 9319
$$
CRAMER000
WWUS53 KSGF 302025
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
323 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
MOC043-302045-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-070630T2045Z/
CHRISTIAN MO-
323 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...
AT 321 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR
SELMORE...OR NEAR HIGHLANDVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH.
A WEATHER SPOTTER HAS CONFIRMED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND SOUTHWEST OF
OZARK. THE CENTER OF CIRCULATION WITH THIS STORM IS MOVING DIRECTLY
TOWARD THE CITY OF OZARK. RESIDENTS IN AND NEAR OZARK SHOULD TAKE
COVER IMMEDIATELY.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
OZARK BY 330 PM CDT.
THE TOWNS OF FREMONT HILLS AND LINDEN ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS
TORNADO.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
LAT...LON 3694 9329 3698 9330 3709 9333 3709 9322
3708 9321 3708 9291 3705 9292 3696 9323
$$
CRAMERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 11:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 9:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Miller, Morgan, St. Clair, Vernon | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 1:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Polk | 65 min |
| Jun 30, 1:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 76 min |
| Jun 30, 1:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Greene | 63 min |
| Jun 30, 2:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Greene | 71 min |
| Jun 30, 2:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Stone | 51 min |
| Jun 30, 2:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Texas | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 2:42 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 2:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Texas | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 3:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Greene, Polk | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 3:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 48 min |
| Jun 30, 3:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Stone | 27 min |
| Jun 30, 3:34 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Christian | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 3:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene | 33 min |
| Jun 30, 3:39 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 3:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Shannon | 58 min |
| Jun 30, 4:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 58 min |
| Jun 30, 4:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Stone | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 4:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 4:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas | 64 min |
| Jun 30, 4:46 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Taney | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 4:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Dallas, Webster | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Taney | 69 min |
| Jun 30, 5:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Webster | 65 min |
| Jun 30, 5:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Taney | 69 min |
| Jun 30, 5:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 5:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Wright | 66 min |
| Jun 30, 5:59 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Ozark | 6 hr |
| Jun 30, 6:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Wright | 6 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.