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Tornado Warning 101, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 10, 2009, 6:32 PM CDT for St. Clair County, Missouri. It was in force for 40 min. 1 report 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 10, 2009, 6:32 PM CDT (23:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 10, 2009, 7:12 PM CDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County St. Clair County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 6:40 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | Iconium, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 5:15 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 137 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
- 1058 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -178 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 888 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 390 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 408 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 16.5
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS53 KSGF 102332 RRA
TORSGF
MOC185-110030-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0101.090610T2332Z-090611T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
632 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 730 PM CDT.
* AT 631 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO NEAR OSCEOLA...OR 18 MILES SOUTHWEST OF WARSAW...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF HARPER AND ICONIUM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3820 9352 3814 9350 3806 9351 3795 9384
3806 9383 3822 9353
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 238DEG 16KT 3806 9362
$$
FOSTER3 follow-up statements
000
WWUS53 KSGF 102350
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
650 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
MOC185-110030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-090611T0030Z/
ST. CLAIR MO-
650 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY...
AT 648 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR ICONIUM...OR 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
WARSAW...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH. THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF
PRODUCING MULTIPLE FUNNEL CLOUDS AND A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN 3
MILES EAST OF OSCEOLA.
THIS TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF HARPER AND ICONIUM.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE...AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 9352 3815 9350 3806 9351 3795 9384
3806 9383 3822 9353
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 233DEG 10KT 3808 9360
$$
GAGAN000
WWUS53 KSGF 102358
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
658 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
MOC185-110030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-090611T0030Z/
ST. CLAIR MO-
658 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY...
AT 656 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR ICONIUM...OR 15 MILES SOUTHWEST OF WARSAW...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
THIS TORNADO WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF NORTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTY...INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF HARPER AND ICONIUM.
SPOTTERS IN THE VICINITY OF OSCEOLA AND JUST TO THE NORTHEAST OF
OSCEOLA CONTINUE TO REPORT MULTIPLE FUNNEL CLOUDS. IN ADDITION...AT
644 PM WINDS ESTIMATED AT 65 MPH AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL WERE
REPORTED IN THE TOWN OF VISTA.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH AND HAIL TO THE
SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM...TAKE COVER NOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 100 AM CDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 9353 3816 9350 3806 9351 3799 9373
3808 9375
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 241DEG 13KT 3809 9358
$$
GAGAN000
WWUS53 KSGF 110012 RRA
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
712 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
MOC185-110023-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0101.000000T0000Z-090611T0030Z/
ST. CLAIR MO-
712 PM CDT WED JUN 10 2009
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE STORM THAT
PROMPTED THE WARNING HAD WEAKENED...THUS THE WARNING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3822 9353 3816 9350 3806 9351 3799 9373
3808 9375
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 241DEG 13KT 3812 9351
$$
GAGANThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 7:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon, Texas | 4 hr |
| Jun 9, 7:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon | 67 min |
| Jun 9, 7:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon | 66 min |
| Jun 9, 8:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon | 5 hr |
| Jun 9, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 62 min |
| Jun 9, 8:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 42 min |
| Jun 9, 8:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Vernon | 11 hr |
| Jun 9, 9:13 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Dallas, Dent, Hickory, Howell and 8 more | 11 hr |
| Jun 9, 9:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Newton | 61 min |
| Jun 9, 9:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald | 57 min |
| Jun 9, 10:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton | 62 min |
| Jun 9, 10:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry | 39 min |
| Jun 9, 10:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Stone | 53 min |
| Jun 9, 10:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Stone, Taney | 34 min |
| Jun 9, 10:59 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, McDonald | 6 hr |
| Jun 10, 1:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 44 min |
| Jun 10, 1:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar | 72 min |
| Jun 10, 2:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dade, Polk | 86 min |
| Jun 10, 2:56 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Greene | 47 min |
| Jun 10, 3:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster | 48 min |
| Jun 10, 3:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Polk | 27 min |
| Jun 10, 3:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Wright | 43 min |
| Jun 10, 3:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Polk | 6 hr |
| Jun 10, 7:52 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 9 hr |
| Jun 10, 7:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski, Webster and 1 more | 9 hr |
| Jun 10, 9:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Polk | 7 hr |
| Jun 10, 11:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | SGF | Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian and 28 more | 18 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Texas, Wright | 68 min |
| Jun 10, 5:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 65 min |
| Jun 10, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 55 min |
| Jun 10, 5:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 6 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper | 42 min |
| Jun 10, 5:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair, Vernon | 54 min |
| Jun 10, 5:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Vernon | 41 min |
| Jun 10, 6:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence | 40 min |
| Jun 10, 6:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 57 min |
| Jun 10, 6:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Hickory, St. Clair | 62 min |
| Jun 10, 6:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade | 35 min |
| Jun 10, 6:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar | 31 min |
| Jun 10, 6:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Morgan | 53 min |
| Jun 10, 6:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar, St. Clair | 5 hr |
| Jun 10, 6:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Shannon, Texas | 53 min |
| Jun 10, 6:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell, Shannon, Texas | 33 min |
| Jun 10, 6:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper and 3 more | 39 min |
| Jun 10, 6:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller | 62 min |
| Jun 10, 6:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Hickory, Polk | 25 min |
| Jun 10, 6:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 46 min |
| Jun 10, 6:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Morgan | 50 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.