Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2012
Tornado Warning 15, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Feb 29, 2012, 12:19 AM CST for Barry County, McDonald County, Missouri. It was in force for 56 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
- Feb 29, 2012, 12:19 AM CST (06:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 29, 2012, 1:15 AM CST
- In force
- 56 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Barry County, MO, McDonald County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 12:40 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Cassville, MO | TREE DOWN...TRAILER ROLLED AND DAMAGED TO HOUSES OFF HWY 37 JUST NORTH OF CASSVILLE...POSSIBLE TORNADO |
| Feb 29, 12:42 AM CST | TORNADO | 2 Wnw Cassville, MO | *** 1 FATAL, 4 INJ *** AN EF-2 RATED TORNADO WITH A MAXIMUM WIND SPEED OF 120 MPH TRACKED 1.7 MILES ACROSS THE NORTHWESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF CASSVILLE. THE TORNADO DESTROYED 4 MOBILE HOMES AND 1 FRAMED HOME. ANOTHER FRAMED HOME WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED |
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 28, 10:30 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 33 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
- 75 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -196 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 595 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 76 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 482 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 563 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
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WFUS53 KSGF 290619
TORSGF
MOC009-119-290715-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0015.120229T0619Z-120229T0715Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1219 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
BARRY COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
SOUTHEASTERN MCDONALD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 115 AM CST.
* AT 1214 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 8 MILES SOUTH OF NOEL...OR 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
PINEVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 60 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CASSVILLE...EXETER...NOEL...PINEVILLE...
PURDY...SELIGMAN...WASHBURN AND WHEATON.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE ROARING RIVER STATE PARK AND
TABLE ROCK LAKE.
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 80 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 3650 9460 3651 9461 3652 9461 3675 9412
3675 9407 3677 9407 3679 9404 3693 9373
3692 9361 3682 9361 3682 9357 3649 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0619Z 255DEG 52KT 3646 9445
HAIL 1.75IN
$$
CRAMER4 follow-up statements
978
WWUS53 KSGF 290633
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1233 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC009-119-290715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120229T0715Z/
BARRY MO-MCDONALD MO-
1233 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR EASTERN
MCDONALD AND BARRY COUNTIES...
AT 1228 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF POWELL...OR 10 MILES
SOUTHEAST OF PINEVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CASSVILLE...EXETER...PURDY...SELIGMAN...
WASHBURN AND WHEATON.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE ROARING RIVER STATE PARK AND
TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3650 9430 3656 9433 3675 9412 3675 9407
3677 9407 3679 9404 3693 9373 3692 9361
3682 9361 3682 9357 3649 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 256DEG 61KT 3651 9415
HAIL 1.00IN
$$
CRAMER261
WWUS53 KSGF 290642
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1242 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC119-290652-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120229T0715Z/
MCDONALD MO-
1242 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN MCDONALD COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3650 9407 3675 9407 3693 9373 3692 9361
3683 9361 3682 9357 3649 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0642Z 254DEG 65KT 3657 9393
$$
MOC009-290715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120229T0715Z/
BARRY MO-
1242 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR BARRY
COUNTY...
AT 1237 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF WASHBURN...OR 14 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF CASSVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 75 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CASSVILLE...EXETER...PURDY...SELIGMAN AND
WASHBURN.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE ROARING RIVER STATE PARK AND
TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3650 9407 3675 9407 3693 9373 3692 9361
3683 9361 3682 9357 3649 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0642Z 254DEG 65KT 3657 9393
HAIL 1.00IN
$$
CRAMER923
WWUS53 KSGF 290649
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1249 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC009-290715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120229T0715Z/
BARRY MO-
1249 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR BARRY
COUNTY...
AT 1246 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 8 MILES WEST OF EAGLE ROCK...OR 8 MILES SOUTH OF
CASSVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 70 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE CASSVILLE.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE ROARING RIVER STATE PARK AND
TABLE ROCK LAKE.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
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 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
&&
LAT...LON 3655 9396 3663 9394 3675 9378 3683 9362
3682 9357 3652 9359 3652 9391
TIME...MOT...LOC 0649Z 255DEG 61KT 3658 9383
HAIL 1.00IN
$$
CRAMER360
WWUS53 KSGF 290707
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
107 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
MOC009-290718-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120229T0715Z/
BARRY MO-
107 AM CST WED FEB 29 2012
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN BARRY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 115
AM CST...
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE TORNADO
THAT PROMPTED THE WARNING IS EXITING THE WARNED AREA...THUS THE
WARNING IS BEING ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3655 9396 3663 9394 3675 9378 3683 9362
3682 9357 3652 9359 3652 9391
TIME...MOT...LOC 0708Z 255DEG 61KT 3666 9344
$$
CRAMERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 10:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 54 min |
| Feb 28, 10:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton | 27 min |
| Feb 28, 10:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, Vernon | 31 min |
| Feb 28, 11:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade | 38 min |
| Feb 28, 11:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Vernon | 27 min |
| Feb 28, 11:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade, Greene, Polk | 31 min |
| Feb 28, 11:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 42 min |
| Feb 28, 11:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 46 min |
| Feb 28, 11:54 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede, Polk, Webster | 51 min |
| Feb 28, 11:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 32 min |
| Feb 29, 12:05 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Lawrence | 25 min |
| Feb 29, 12:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Greene | 24 min |
| Feb 29, 12:31 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski | 44 min |
| Feb 29, 12:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Camden, Maries, Miller | 27 min |
| Feb 29, 12:35 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Stone | 40 min |
| Feb 29, 12:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster, Wright | 47 min |
| Feb 29, 12:53 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Laclede, Texas, Wright | 67 min |
| Feb 29, 12:58 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Stone, Taney | 47 min |
| Feb 29, 1:02 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas | 58 min |
| Feb 29, 1:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 1:25 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 65 min |
| Feb 29, 1:33 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Shannon, Texas | 57 min |
| Feb 29, 1:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Ozark | 54 min |
| Feb 29, 1:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent | 32 min |
| Feb 29, 1:51 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 2:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell | 39 min |
| Feb 29, 2:24 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 43 min |
| Feb 29, 2:26 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Ozark | 64 min |
| Feb 29, 3:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell | 17 min |
| Feb 29, 3:51 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon | 28 min |
| Feb 29, 4:33 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Newton, Vernon | 13 hr |
| Feb 29, 3:43 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | SGF | Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, Vernon | 12 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.