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Tornado Warning 88, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 31, 2008, 11:04 AM CDT for Dallas County, Polk County, Webster County, Missouri. It was in force for 41 min. 3 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 31, 2008, 11:04 AM CDT (16:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2008, 11:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Dallas County, MO, Polk County, MO, Webster County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 11:08 AM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | Pleasant Hope, MO | |
| Mar 31, 11:15 AM CDT | TORNADO 0 | 1 Se Pleasant Hope, MO | A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BREIFLY...DAMAGING A BARN AND CARRYING DEBRIS AS MUCH AS A QUARTER MILE AWAY. ROOF DAMAGE TO A NEARBY HOME AND A DOWNED POWER POLE WAS ALSO INDICATED. THE TONADO PRODUCED A PAT |
| Mar 31, 11:15 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Se Pleasant Hope, MO | DEBRIS FROM BARN BLOWN UPTO A QUARTER MILE AWAY. ROOF DAMAGE TO NEARBY HOME AND POWER POLE DOWNED. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1:52 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 146 days |
| Mar 31, 8:44 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 82 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
- 640 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -126 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 596 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 336 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 354 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 10.7
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KSGF 311604
TORSGF
MOC059-167-225-311645-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0088.080331T1604Z-080331T1645Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1104 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 1145 AM CDT.
* AT 1101 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS
TRACKING A CONFIRMED TORNADO NEAR WILLARD...OR 11 MILES NORTH OF
SPRINGFIELD...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
PLEASANT HOPE BY 1115 AM CDT.
THE TOWNS OF OLIVE...MARCH...ELKLAND AND CHARITY ARE 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 3742 9341 3756 9318 3755 9285 3741 9303
3742 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1604Z 243DEG 29KT 3736 9334
$$
GAEDE2 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KSGF 311621
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1121 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
MOC059-167-225-311645-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0088.000000T0000Z-080331T1645Z/
WEBSTER MO-POLK MO-DALLAS MO-
1121 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER...SOUTHEASTERN POLK AND SOUTHERN DALLAS
COUNTIES...
AT 1120 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR OLIVE...OR 13 MILES NORTH OF STRAFFORD...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.
THIS TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHWESTERN
WEBSTER...SOUTHEASTERN POLK AND SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTIES...INCLUDING
THE TOWNS OF MARCH...ELKLAND AND CHARITY.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3742 9341 3756 9318 3755 9285 3741 9303
3742 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1621Z 241DEG 34KT 3745 9315
$$
GAEDE000
WWUS53 KSGF 311630
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1130 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
MOC167-311640-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0088.000000T0000Z-080331T1645Z/
POLK MO-
1130 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3743 9319 3745 9319 3745 9318 3750 9318
3756 9313 3755 9286 3742 9302
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 244DEG 27KT 3747 9308
$$
MOC059-225-311645-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0088.000000T0000Z-080331T1645Z/
WEBSTER MO-DALLAS MO-
1130 AM CDT MON MAR 31 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
AT 1125 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR OLIVE...OR 13 MILES SOUTH OF BUFFALO...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
THIS TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHWESTERN
WEBSTER AND SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTIES...INCLUDING THE TOWN OF CHARITY.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3743 9319 3745 9319 3745 9318 3750 9318
3756 9313 3755 9286 3742 9302
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 244DEG 27KT 3747 9308
$$
GAEDEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 7:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon and 3 more | 12 hr |
| Mar 30, 11:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Dallas | 9 hr |
| Mar 31, 7:51 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Jasper and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Mar 31, 7:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon | 53 hr |
| Mar 31, 8:22 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 53 min |
| Mar 31, 8:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, St. Clair, Vernon | 63 min |
| Mar 31, 9:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dade, Jasper, Lawrence | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 9:26 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 45 min |
| Mar 31, 9:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Jasper, Lawrence | 66 min |
| Mar 31, 9:59 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade, Greene, Polk | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 10:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 37 min |
| Mar 31, 10:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 65 min |
| Mar 31, 10:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Benton, Camden, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory and 6 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 31, 10:34 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Greene | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 10:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 71 min |
| Mar 31, 10:57 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 63 min |
| Mar 31, 11:34 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede, Webster | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 11:56 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon | 64 min |
| Mar 31, 12:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Morgan and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 31, 12:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede | 21 min |
| Mar 31, 12:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 12:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 71 min |
| Mar 31, 12:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton, Hickory, St. Clair | 54 min |
| Mar 31, 12:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair | 81 min |
| Mar 31, 1:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dade, Lawrence | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 1:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 31, 1:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Newton | 70 min |
| Mar 31, 1:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Polk | 21 min |
| Mar 31, 1:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald | 54 min |
| Mar 31, 2:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Miller, Polk and 1 more | 75 min |
| Mar 31, 2:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Jasper, Lawrence | 73 min |
| Mar 31, 2:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Stone | 75 min |
| Mar 31, 2:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster, Wright | 43 min |
| Mar 31, 2:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 44 hr |
| Mar 31, 2:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 5 days |
| Mar 31, 2:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar | 22 hr |
| Mar 31, 3:02 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Dent, Douglas, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark and 7 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 31, 3:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster | 71 min |
| Mar 31, 3:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas | 48 min |
| Mar 31, 3:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Stone, Taney | 77 min |
| Mar 31, 3:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede | 68 min |
| Mar 31, 3:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Wright | 77 min |
| Mar 31, 4:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas | 72 min |
| Mar 31, 4:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas | 80 min |
| Mar 31, 4:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Ozark | 78 min |
| Mar 31, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas | 66 min |
| Mar 31, 4:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Ozark | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell | 81 min |
| Mar 31, 5:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell | 52 min |
| Mar 31, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 76 min |
| Mar 31, 5:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Maries, Phelps, Pulaski | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Miller, Morgan, Pulaski | 39 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 63 min |
| Mar 31, 6:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Barton, Benton, Cedar, Christian, Dade and 13 more | 38 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.