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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Springfield, MO

June 2, 2010Phelps County, Pulaski County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 2, 2010, 8:26 PM CDT for Phelps County, Pulaski County, Missouri. It was in force for 34 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 2, 2010, 8:26 PM CDT (01:26 UTC)
Expired
Jun 2, 2010, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon

Counties Phelps County, MO, Pulaski County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:30 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 2, 8:58 PM CDTHAIL 0.75Fort Leonard Wood, 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 2, 5:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 181 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2010-06-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2250 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2010-06-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
2250 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1595 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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

676 
WFUS53 KSGF 030126
TORSGF
MOC161-169-030215-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0021.100603T0126Z-100603T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
826 PM CDT WED JUN 2 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  EAST CENTRAL PULASKI COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 915 PM CDT.

* AT 825 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  TORNADO NEAR CENTRAL FORT LEONARD WOOD...OR 8 MILES SOUTH OF
  WAYNESVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CENTRAL FORT LEONARD WOOD.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3781 9192 3766 9191 3768 9223 3776 9224
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 265DEG 15KT 3772 9216

$$

KARDELL
2 follow-up statements
780 
WWUS53 KSGF 030138
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
838 PM CDT WED JUN 2 2010

MOC161-169-030215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100603T0215Z/
PULASKI MO-PHELPS MO-
838 PM CDT WED JUN 2 2010

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS AND EAST CENTRAL PULASKI COUNTIES...

AT 834 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 4 MILES EAST OF FORT LEONARD WOOD...OR 11 MILES
SOUTHEAST OF WAYNESVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE EASTERN FORT LEONARD WOOD.

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 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.

&&

LAT...LON 3778 9213 3781 9192 3766 9191 3768 9217
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 283DEG 19KT 3769 9207

$$

KARDELL
260 
WWUS53 KSGF 030200
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
900 PM CDT WED JUN 2 2010

MOC161-169-030209-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100603T0215Z/
PULASKI MO-PHELPS MO-
900 PM CDT WED JUN 2 2010

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS AND EAST CENTRAL
PULASKI COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE STORM THAT
PROMPTED THE WARNING HAD WEAKENED...THUS THE WARNING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEASTERN 
PULASKI AND SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTY UNTIL 930 PM.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.

LAT...LON 3778 9213 3781 9192 3766 9191 3768 9217
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 283DEG 19KT 3766 9193

$$

KARDELL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 2, 7:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBenton, Hickory20 min
Jun 2, 7:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFVernon60 min
Jun 2, 7:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPhelps, Pulaski45 min
Jun 2, 7:36 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFBarton6 hr
Jun 2, 7:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarton46 min
Jun 2, 8:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPhelps, Pulaski46 min
Jun 2, 8:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFJasper86 min
Jun 2, 8:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFTexas41 min
Jun 2, 8:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPhelps, Pulaski34 min
Jun 2, 9:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFGreene, Webster63 min
Jun 2, 9:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDade38 min
Jun 2, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFWebster, Wright26 min
Jun 2, 9:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFTexas48 min
Jun 2, 9:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian39 min
Jun 2, 9:55 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFJasper35 min
Jun 2, 9:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFGreene, Polk23 min
Jun 2, 10:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFTexas44 min
Jun 2, 10:13 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFJasper6 hr
Jun 2, 10:38 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFLaclede, Texas, Wright6 hr
Jun 2, 11:55 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarton, Vernon10 hr
Jun 3, 12:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarry, Stone29 min
Jun 3, 12:40 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Texas, Webster, Wright6 hr
Jun 3, 3:02 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFJasper8 hr
Jun 3, 4:53 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFLaclede, Texas, Wright6 hr
Jun 3, 5:52 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry, Christian, McDonald, Newton, Stone, Taney7 hr
Jun 3, 6:49 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Texas, Webster, Wright6 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.