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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 162, NWS St. Louis, MO

May 12, 20115 counties in Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 12, 2011, 8:13 PM CDT for 5 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 47 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
May 12, 2011, 8:13 PM CDT (01:13 UTC)
Expired
May 12, 2011, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
47 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.88 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Shelby County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 133 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 12, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 273 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2011-05-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 387 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2011-05-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 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
387 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-50 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1734 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

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The text

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

779 
WUUS53 KLSX 130113
SVRLSX
MOC007-019-027-137-205-130200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.SV.W.0162.110513T0113Z-110513T0200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
813 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
  AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  NORTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  NORTHERN CALLAWAY COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  MONROE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI...
  SOUTHERN SHELBY COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 900 PM CDT

* AT 809 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
  EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
  FROM 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MADISON TO CENTRALIA TO 6 MILES NORTHWEST
  OF FULTON...AND MOVING NORTH AT 45 MPH. NICKEL SIZE HAIL MAY ALSO
  ACCOMPANY THESE DAMAGING WINDS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  PARIS...MEXICO...SHELBINA...SANTA FE...MONROE CITY...MADISON...
  WILLIAMSBURG...AUXVASSE...SHAMROCK...WOODLAWN...MAUD...GRANVILLE...
  MARTINSBURG...CLARENCE...THOMPSON...DUNCANS BRIDGE...HOLLIDAY...
  VANDIVER...BENTON CITY AND RUSH HILL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THESE STORMS HAVE A HISTORY OF PRODUCING MEASURED WIND GUSTS UP TO 
65 MPH IN BOONE COUNTY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK SHELTER 
NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3933 9172
      3932 9166 3889 9164 3886 9206 3916 9211
      3936 9232 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 202DEG 40KT 3944 9224 3926 9206
          3895 9201
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 0.88IN

$$

BRITT
3 follow-up statements
021 
WWUS53 KLSX 130133
SVSLSX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
833 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

MOC019-027-130142-
/O.CAN.KLSX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
BOONE MO-CALLAWAY MO-
833 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN CALLAWAY AND
NORTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

THE LINE OF STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS MOVE OUT OF THE 
WARNED AREA.  ADDITIONAL STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE AND A 
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT.

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN ST LOUIS.

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3933 9172
      3931 9166 3907 9166 3907 9206 3924 9211
      3936 9232 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 202DEG 40KT 3980 9227 3941 9193
          3917 9184

$$

MOC007-137-205-130200-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
MONROE MO-SHELBY MO-AUDRAIN MO-
833 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR AUDRAIN...
SOUTHERN SHELBY AND MONROE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT...

AT 828 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM CLARENCE TO 6 MILES WEST OF SANTA FE TO MEXICO...MOVING NORTH AT
45 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  SANTA FE...SHELBINA...RUSH HILL...STOUTSVILLE...FLORIDA...HUNNEWELL
  AND INDIAN CREEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER 
HOUR...HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR YOUR 
PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOME 
OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE INTO 
AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN ST LOUIS.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3933 9172
      3931 9166 3907 9166 3907 9206 3924 9211
      3936 9232 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 202DEG 40KT 3980 9227 3941 9193
          3917 9184
WIND...HAIL 60MPH <.75IN

$$

BRITT
854 
WWUS53 KLSX 130147
SVSLSX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
847 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

MOC007-130156-
/O.CAN.KLSX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
AUDRAIN MO-
847 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EXTREME NORTH CENTRAL AUDRAIN
COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

THE LINE OF STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE 
WARNED AREA.  ADDITIONAL STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE AND A 
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT.

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN ST LOUIS.

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3934 9172
      3934 9184 3935 9208 3954 9231 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 202DEG 40KT 3991 9220 3952 9181

$$

MOC137-205-130200-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
MONROE MO-SHELBY MO-
847 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN
SHELBY AND MONROE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT...

AT 842 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM 9 MILES NORTH OF CLARENCE TO 8 MILES NORTH OF SANTA FE...MOVING
NORTH AT 45 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  HUNNEWELL AND INDIAN CREEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN ST LOUIS.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3934 9172
      3934 9184 3935 9208 3954 9231 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 202DEG 40KT 3991 9220 3952 9181
WIND...HAIL 60MPH <.75IN

$$

BRITT
453 
WWUS53 KLSX 130159
SVSLSX

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
859 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

MOC137-205-130209-
/O.EXP.KLSX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
MONROE MO-SHELBY MO-
859 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN SHELBY AND MONROE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 900 PM CDT...

THE LINE OF STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE
WARNED AREA.

ADDITIONAL STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE STILL POSSIBLE...AND A SEVERE 
THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT.

LAT...LON 3971 9185 3966 9184 3965 9172 3934 9172
      3934 9184 3935 9208 3954 9231 3992 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 202DEG 40KT 4004 9213 3965 9174

$$

BRITT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 12, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone47 min
May 12, 7:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway24 min
May 12, 7:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCole49 min
May 12, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXKnox, Lewis, Shelby49 min
May 12, 10:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Osage56 min
May 12, 10:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Jefferson, Washington40 min
May 13, 10:27 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXOsage6 hr
May 13, 2:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Francois, Washington41 min
May 13, 2:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois, Washington51 min
May 13, 3:05 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSainte Genevieve, Saint Francois20 min
May 13, 4:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSainte Genevieve23 min
May 13, 4:26 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway4 hr

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.