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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Feb 27, 2011, 10:07 PM CST for Dallas County, Laclede County, Polk County, Missouri. It was in force for 38 min. 13 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
- Feb 27, 2011, 10:07 PM CST (04:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2011, 10:45 PM CST
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Dallas County, MO, Laclede County, MO, Polk County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 10:10 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Half Way, MO | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT IN HALF WAY. CORRECTED TIME AND EVENT TYPE. |
| Feb 27, 10:15 PM CST | HAIL 1 | Bennett Springs, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:16 PM CST | FUNNEL CLOUD | Half Way, MO | REPORT OF FUNNEL CLOUD REPORTED AT 490TH ROAD AT 178TH ROAD. |
| Feb 27, 10:16 PM CST | HAIL 1 | Half Way, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:16 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Half Way, MO | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT IN HALF WAY. |
| Feb 27, 10:18 PM CST | HAIL 1.25 | Buffalo, MO | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL...CORRECTED HAIL SIZE. |
| Feb 27, 10:18 PM CST | HAIL 2.75 | Buffalo, MO | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED BASEBALL SIZED HAIL. |
| Feb 27, 10:21 PM CST | HAIL 1.5 | 2 W Long Lane, MO | CORRECTION FOR TIME. |
| Feb 27, 10:23 PM CST | HAIL 0.75 | Long Lane, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:25 PM CST | HAIL 1.25 | 3 E Buffalo, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:38 PM CST | HAIL 0.88 | Lebanon, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:40 PM CST | HAIL 0.88 | 3 W Lebanon, MO | |
| Feb 27, 10:51 PM CST | HAIL 0.75 | Buffalo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 7:24 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 112 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
- 626 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -80 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1011 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 369 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 472 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.5
- Supercell composite
- 7.4
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
259
WFUS53 KSGF 280407
TORSGF
MOC059-105-167-280445-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0007.110228T0407Z-110228T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1007 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
DALLAS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
WESTERN LACLEDE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 1045 PM CST.
* AT 1005 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HALF WAY...OR 5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF
BOLIVAR...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BENNETT SPRINGS...BUFFALO...CHARITY...
CONWAY...ELDRIDGE...FOOSE...GOODSON...HALF WAY...LEBANON...LONG
LANE...LOUISBURG...MARCH...MORGAN...PHILLIPSBURG...PLAD...PUMPKIN
CENTER...TWIN BRIDGES AND WINDYVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK.
INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 110 AND 130 WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED
BY THIS TORNADO.
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 3786 9267 3748 9257 3749 9307 3748 9307
3748 9323 3778 9327
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 264DEG 47KT 3759 9329
$$
BOXELL3 follow-up statements
630
WWUS53 KSGF 280417
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1017 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
MOC059-105-167-280445-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110228T0445Z/
POLK MO-LACLEDE MO-DALLAS MO-
1017 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
DALLAS...WESTERN LACLEDE AND NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTIES...
AT 1015 PM CST...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD
NEAR HALFWAY...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BENNETT SPRINGS...BUFFALO...CHARITY...
CONWAY...ELDRIDGE...FOOSE...GOODSON...HALF WAY...LEBANON...LONG
LANE...LOUISBURG...MARCH...MORGAN...PHILLIPSBURG...PLAD...PUMPKIN
CENTER...TWIN BRIDGES AND WINDYVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK.
INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 110 AND 130 WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED
BY THIS TORNADO.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE...AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW. IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CST MONDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3786 9267 3748 9257 3749 9307 3748 9307
3748 9323 3778 9327
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 264DEG 47KT 3760 9314
$$
BOXELL842
WWUS53 KSGF 280424
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1024 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
MOC167-280433-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110228T0445Z/
POLK MO-
1024 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CST MONDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9267 3748 9257 3749 9307 3779 9316
3786 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 264DEG 47KT 3760 9302
$$
MOC059-105-280445-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110228T0445Z/
LACLEDE MO-DALLAS MO-
1024 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
DALLAS AND WESTERN LACLEDE COUNTIES...
AT 1020 PM CST...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A THUNDERSTORM
PRODUCING A FUNNEL CLOUD AND BASEBALL SIZED HAIL 3 MILES SOUTH OF
BUFFALO...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BENNETT SPRINGS...BUFFALO...CHARITY...
CONWAY...ELDRIDGE...LEBANON...LONG LANE...LOUISBURG...MORGAN...
PHILLIPSBURG...PLAD...PUMPKIN CENTER...TWIN BRIDGES AND WINDYVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK.
INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 110 AND 130 WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED
BY THIS TORNADO.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO BASEBALL SIZE...AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CST MONDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9267 3748 9257 3749 9307 3779 9316
3786 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 264DEG 47KT 3760 9302
$$
BOXELL785
WWUS53 KSGF 280437
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1037 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
MOC059-280446-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110228T0445Z/
DALLAS MO-
1037 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CST MONDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9267 3748 9257 3749 9284 3762 9286
3772 9285 3773 9286 3784 9286 3786 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 264DEG 47KT 3761 9281
$$
MOC105-280445-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110228T0445Z/
LACLEDE MO-
1037 PM CST SUN FEB 27 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR WESTERN
LACLEDE COUNTY...
AT 1034 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 5 MILES NORTHWEST OF PHILLIPSBURG...OR 11 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF LEBANON...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CONWAY...ELDRIDGE...LEBANON...MORGAN...
PHILLIPSBURG AND TWIN BRIDGES.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK.
INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 112 AND 130 WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED
BY THIS TORNADO.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO BASEBALL SIZE...AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
A FUNNEL CLOUD AND BASEBALL SIZED HAIL WERE REPORTED WITH THIS STORM
NEAR BUFFALO.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW. IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CST MONDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9267 3748 9257 3749 9284 3762 9286
3772 9285 3773 9286 3784 9286 3786 9268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 264DEG 47KT 3761 9281
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 8:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 51 min |
| Feb 27, 9:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade | 46 min |
| Feb 27, 9:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller, Morgan | 26 min |
| Feb 27, 9:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Maries, Miller, Pulaski | 39 min |
| Feb 27, 9:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 47 min |
| Feb 27, 9:44 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 46 min |
| Feb 27, 9:54 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade | 51 min |
| Feb 27, 10:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 42 min |
| Feb 27, 10:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Hickory, Polk | 45 min |
| Feb 27, 10:35 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dade, Lawrence | 38 min |
| Feb 27, 10:38 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede | 52 min |
| Feb 27, 10:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas | 51 min |
| Feb 27, 10:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Greene | 17 min |
| Feb 27, 11:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski and 3 more | 45 min |
| Feb 27, 11:31 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps | 17 min |
| Feb 27, 11:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Shannon, Texas | 45 min |
| Feb 28, 2:25 PM CST | River Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 40 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.