Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2008

Tornado Warning 21, NWS Kansas City, MO

June 5, 2008Andrew County, Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 5, 2008, 10:12 PM CDT for Andrew County, Missouri. It was in force for 18 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: Jun 5, 2008, 10:12 PM CDT (03:12 UTC)
Expired: Jun 5, 2008, 10:30 PM CDT
In force: 18 min
Issued by: NWS Kansas City, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon

County Andrew County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:13 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.

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 5, 4:50 PM CDT	Tornado Watch PDS	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 127 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1747 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1265 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 281 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 304 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 2.6
Supercell composite: 13.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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

000 
WFUS53 KEAX 060312
TOREAX
MOC003-060330-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0021.080606T0312Z-080606T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
1012 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PLEASANT HILL HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  CENTRAL ANDREW COUNTY IN NORTHWEST MISSOURI

* UNTIL 1030 PM CDT

* AT 1008 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS
  STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE...AND RACING NORTH 
  AT 55 MPH. STORM SPOTTERS HAVE OBSERVED STRONG ROTATION AND A WALL 
  CLOUD NEAR ELWOOD WITH THIS STORM.

* THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL
  ANDREW COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF REA AND ROSENDALE.

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 4004 9466 3982 9482 3982 9491 3984 9492
      4008 9485
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 195DEG 48KT 3987 9484

$$

BOOKBINDER

3 follow-up statements

000 
WWUS53 KEAX 060318
SVSEAX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
1017 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

MOC003-060330-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080606T0330Z/
ANDREW MO-
1017 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL ANDREW COUNTY
UNTIL 1030 PM CDT...

AT 1013 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS DANGEROUS 
STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE...MOVING NORTH AT 50 
MPH. SPOTTERS CONTINUE TO REPORT A ROTATING WALL CLOUD NORTH OF ST 
JOSEPH. 

THIS TORNADO WILL AFFECT MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL ANDREW
COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF REA AND ROSENDALE.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT OR STORM
SHELTER. 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 MIDNIGHT CDT FRIDAY MORNING 
FOR NORTHEASTERN KANSAS AND NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI.

LAT...LON 4004 9466 4001 9468 4000 9469 3999 9469
      3992 9475 3982 9482 3985 9490 4008 9485
TIME...MOT...LOC 0317Z 200DEG 43KT 3991 9481

$$

21

000 
WWUS53 KEAX 060326
SVSEAX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
1026 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

MOC003-060330-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080606T0330Z/
ANDREW MO-
1026 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL ANDREW COUNTY
UNTIL 1030 PM CDT...

AT 1023 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO.  THIS DANGEROUS
STORM WAS LOCATED 5 MILES NORTHEAST OF SAVANNAH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT
55 MPH.

THIS TORNADO WILL AFFECT MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF CENTRAL ANDREW COUNTY.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT OR STORM
SHELTER. 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 MIDNIGHT CDT FRIDAY MORNING 
FOR NORTHEASTERN KANSAS AND NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI.

LAT...LON 4004 9467 4003 9467 3999 9469 3985 9480
      3988 9487 4006 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 214DEG 47KT 4001 9471

$$

21

000 
WWUS53 KEAX 060330
SVSEAX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
1030 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

MOC003-060340-
/O.EXP.KEAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080606T0330Z/
ANDREW MO-
1030 PM CDT THU JUN 5 2008

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL ANDREW COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...

AT 1027 PM CDT...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.

A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FRIDAY MORNING 
FOR NORTHEASTERN KANSAS AND NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI.

LAT...LON 4004 9467 4003 9467 3999 9469 3985 9480
      3988 9487 4006 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 214DEG 47KT 4001 9471

$$

21

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 5, 7:39 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Atchison, Holt	36 min
Jun 5, 7:45 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	EAX	Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Worth	6 hr
Jun 5, 8:10 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Atchison, Nodaway	50 min
Jun 5, 8:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Nodaway, Worth	36 min
Jun 5, 9:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Buchanan, Platte	43 min
Jun 5, 9:52 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	EAX	Andrew, Holt	3 days
Jun 5, 10:00 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Buchanan	15 min
Jun 5, 10:14 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Platte	36 min
Jun 5, 10:15 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EAX	Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte	6 hr
Jun 5, 11:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb	44 min
Jun 5, 11:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Bates, Cass	41 min
Jun 5, 11:45 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Henry, Johnson	45 min
Jun 5, 11:59 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Johnson, Lafayette	31 min
Jun 6, 12:22 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Lafayette, Saline	23 min
Jun 6, 12:26 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	EAX	Johnson, Pettis, Saline	19 min
Jun 6, 12:41 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EAX	Carroll, Chariton, Howard, Saline	23 min
Jun 6, 1:53 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EAX	Johnson, Pettis	18 hr
Jun 6, 1:53 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EAX	Cooper, Saline	10 days
Jun 6, 9:20 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	EAX	Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Worth	3 days
Jun 6, 11:01 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EAX	Linn, Livingston	3 days
Jun 6, 11:01 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EAX	Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston	5 days
Jun 6, 11:01 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EAX	Carroll, Chariton	13 days

Nearby

Tornado Warnings in Missouri, 2008 Every tornado warning in 2008 Tornadoes in 2008

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.