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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Springfield, MO

January 17, 2012Maries County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jan 17, 2012, 12:22 AM CST for Maries County, Missouri. It was in force for 53 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: Jan 17, 2012, 12:22 AM CST (06:22 UTC)
Expired: Jan 17, 2012, 1:15 AM CST
In force: 53 min
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon

County Maries County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:23 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.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jan 16, 11:47 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 219 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -171 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1205 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 246 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 361 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.

094 
WFUS53 KSGF 170622
TORSGF
MOC125-170715-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0006.120117T0622Z-120117T0715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1222 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  MARIES COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...

* UNTIL 115 AM CST.

* AT 1220 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  TORNADO 14 MILES WEST OF BRINKTOWN...OR 15 MILES EAST OF OSAGE
  BEACH...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BELLE...BRINKTOWN...VICHY AND VIENNA.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 9163 3807 9164 3805 9218 3816 9218
      3816 9220 3829 9219 3830 9219 3830 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0622Z 253DEG 42KT 3814 9231
HAIL 1.00IN

$$

CRAMER

3 follow-up statements

403 
WWUS53 KSGF 170635
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1235 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MOC125-170715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-120117T0715Z/
MARIES MO-
1235 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR MARIES
COUNTY...

AT 1230 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 5 MILES NORTHWEST OF BRINKTOWN...OR 24 MILES NORTH
OF WAYNESVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BELLE...BRINKTOWN...VICHY AND VIENNA.

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 700 AM CST TUESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 9163 3807 9164 3805 9218 3816 9218
      3816 9220 3829 9219 3830 9219 3830 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0635Z 253DEG 42KT 3819 9208
HAIL 1.00IN

$$

CRAMER

751 
WWUS53 KSGF 170643
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1243 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MOC125-170715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-120117T0715Z/
MARIES MO-
1243 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR MARIES
COUNTY...

AT 1242 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO NEAR VIENNA...OR 19 MILES NORTHWEST OF ROLLA...
MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BELLE...VICHY AND VIENNA.

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 700 AM CST TUESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 9163 3807 9164 3810 9202 3815 9208
      3821 9207 3830 9203 3830 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 260DEG 47KT 3820 9191
HAIL 1.00IN

$$

CRAMER

761 
WWUS53 KSGF 170652
SVSSGF

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1252 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

MOC125-170715-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-120117T0715Z/
MARIES MO-
1252 AM CST TUE JAN 17 2012

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARIES COUNTY...

AT 1249 AM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO 8 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BELLE...OR 18 MILES NORTH OF
ROLLA...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE BELLE.

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 700 AM CST TUESDAY MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 9163 3812 9164 3815 9187 3818 9194
      3822 9196 3830 9192 3830 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 260DEG 48KT 3821 9178
HAIL 1.00IN

$$

CRAMER

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 16, 10:55 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Cedar, St. Clair	25 min
Jan 16, 11:08 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Hickory, Polk, St. Clair	35 min
Jan 16, 11:29 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Camden, Dallas	46 min
Jan 16, 11:53 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Dallas, Hickory	20 min
Jan 16, 11:58 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Miller	47 min
Jan 17, 12:18 AM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Camden	42 min
Jan 17, 12:41 AM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Miller, Pulaski	29 min
Jan 17, 12:57 AM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Maries	48 min
Jan 17, 1:34 AM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Phelps	12 min
Jan 17, 2:55 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Camden, Dallas, Laclede	50 min
Jan 17, 3:27 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Pulaski	33 min
Jan 17, 3:53 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Maries, Phelps	41 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.