Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2009
Tornado Warning 9, NWS Kansas City, MO
NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at May 7, 2009, 7:52 PM CDT for Daviess County, Livingston County, Missouri. It was in force for 23 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
- May 7, 2009, 7:52 PM CDT (00:52 UTC)
- Expired
- May 7, 2009, 8:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Kansas City, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Daviess County, MO, Livingston County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 8:01 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 W Lock Springs, MO | VISIBLE FUNNEL ONLY HALF WAY TO THE GROUND. TREE DEBRIS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR...CORRECTED FOR TIME OF OCCURRENCE |
| May 7, 8:19 PM CDT | HAIL 0.75 | 4 Nw Chillicothe, MO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 7:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 188 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
- 1877 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1416 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 171 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 6.1
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KEAX 080052
TOREAX
MOC061-117-080115-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0009.090508T0052Z-090508T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
752 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PLEASANT HILL HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
EASTERN DAVIESS COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI...
NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 815 PM CDT
* AT 752 PM CDT...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD
NEAR GALLATIN. A TORNADO MAY DEVELOP AT ANY TIME DOPPLER RADAR
SHOWED THIS TORNADIC STORM MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
JAMESPORT AROUND 800 PM CDT.
OTHER LOCATIONS IMPACTED BY THIS TORNADIC THUNDERSTORM INCLUDE LOCK
SPRINGS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THIS TORNADO WARNING REPLACES THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING THAT
WAS IN EFFECT FOR THE SAME AREA. GO TO A BASEMENT OR SMALL INTERIOR
ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR
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.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN PLEASANT HILL.
&&
LAT...LON 3999 9377 3996 9377 3996 9372 3986 9357
3977 9367 3977 9377 3978 9377 3978 9387
3995 9403 4007 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 310DEG 26KT 3993 9392
$$
CDB3 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KEAX 080059
SVSEAX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
759 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
MOC061-117-080115-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090508T0115Z/
LIVINGSTON MO-DAVIESS MO-
759 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EASTERN DAVIESS AND
NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 815 PM CDT...
AT 756 PM CDT...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD 3
MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF GALLATIN. THIS FUNNEL CLOUD WAS LOCATED 3
MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF GALLATIN...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
THIS TORNADO WILL AFFECT MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF EASTERN DAVIESS AND
NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTIES...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
LOCK SPRINGS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT OR STORM
SHELTER. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF
NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE
BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET
INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE... LIE FLAT
IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR
HANDS.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF
BALL SIZE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. SEEK SHELTER NOW
&&
LAT...LON 3999 9377 3996 9377 3996 9372 3986 9357
3977 9367 3977 9377 3978 9377 3978 9387
3995 9403 4007 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 311DEG 28KT 3988 9386
$$
CDB000
WWUS53 KEAX 080104
SVSEAX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
804 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
MOC061-117-080115-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090508T0115Z/
LIVINGSTON MO-DAVIESS MO-
804 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EASTERN DAVIESS AND
NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 815 PM CDT...
AT 802 PM CDT...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A TORNADO 2 MILES
WEST OF LOCK SPRINGS...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
LOCK SPRINGS IS IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM. SEEK SHELTER NOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3999 9377 3996 9377 3996 9372 3986 9357
3977 9367 3977 9377 3978 9377 3978 9387
3995 9403 4007 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 311DEG 28KT 3985 9382
$$
CDB000
WWUS53 KEAX 080116
SVSEAX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
816 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
MOC061-117-080125-
/O.EXP.KEAX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090508T0115Z/
LIVINGSTON MO-DAVIESS MO-
816 PM CDT THU MAY 7 2009
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DAVIESS COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
A NEW TORNADO WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
AT 814 PM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE
THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE AREA.
THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN PLEASANT HILL.
&&
LAT...LON 3999 9377 3996 9377 3996 9372 3986 9357
3977 9367 3977 9377 3978 9377 3978 9387
3995 9403 4007 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 311DEG 28KT 3979 9373
$$
CDBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 7:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Sullivan | 28 min |
| May 7, 7:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | DeKalb | 30 min |
| May 7, 7:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Daviess | 28 min |
| May 7, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Daviess | 34 min |
| May 7, 7:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | DeKalb | 30 min |
| May 7, 8:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Caldwell | 33 min |
| May 7, 8:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Livingston | 31 min |
| May 7, 8:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Caldwell | 37 min |
| May 7, 8:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston | 30 min |
| May 7, 8:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Ray | 36 min |
| May 7, 9:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Saline | 30 min |
| May 7, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Carroll, Lafayette, Saline | 31 min |
| May 7, 9:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Chariton, Howard, Saline | 25 min |
| May 7, 9:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Saline | 31 min |
| May 7, 10:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Chariton, Howard, Saline | 29 min |
| May 7, 10:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Pettis, Saline | 37 min |
| May 7, 10:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Howard | 31 min |
| May 7, 10:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Pettis | 6 min |
| May 7, 11:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper | 30 min |
| May 8, 4:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Bates | 28 min |
| May 8, 6:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Bates, Cass, Henry | 6 hr |
| May 8, 9:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | EAX | Bates, Henry | 10 hr |
| May 8, 11:15 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cooper | 27 hr |
| May 8, 3:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Bates, Cass, Henry | 18 hr |
| May 8, 6:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Macon | 89 min |
| May 8, 6:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Adair | 32 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.