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Tornado Warning 23, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at May 30, 2013, 8:03 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 27 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
- May 30, 2013, 8:03 PM CDT (01:03 UTC)
- Expired
- May 30, 2013, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Dent County, MO, Phelps County, MO, Pulaski County, MO, Texas County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 8:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Edgar Springs, MO | TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY H EAST OF EDGAR SPRINGS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1:21 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 357 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
- 753 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -70 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 971 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
201
WFUS53 KSGF 310103
TORSGF
MOC065-161-169-215-310130-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0023.130531T0103Z-130531T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
803 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHWESTERN DENT COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI...
SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 830 PM CDT
* AT 800 PM CDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A
TORNADO WAS LOCATED 8 MILES SOUTHEAST OF FORT LEONARD WOOD...AND
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
HAZARD...DEVELOPING TORNADO.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED ROTATION.
IMPACT...MOBILE HOMES WILL BE HEAVILY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...WINDOWS AND VEHICLES WILL
OCCUR. FLYING DEBRIS WILL BE DEADLY TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.
EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE IS LIKELY.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ANUTT...BEULAH...EDGAR SPRINGS...LECOMA...LENOX AND SOUTHERN FORT
LEONARD WOOD.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR
OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT
YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS.
THIS LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING TORNADOES AND
WIDESPREAD SIGNIFICANT WIND DAMAGE. DO NOT WAIT TO SEE OR HEAR THE
TORNADO. FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST
FLOOR OF A BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9178 3761 9161 3751 9213 3767 9213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 245DEG 28KT 3762 9203
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
BOXELL2 follow-up statements
619
WWUS53 KSGF 310113
SVSSGF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
813 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
MOC169-310123-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130531T0130Z/
PULASKI MO-
813 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS MOVED OUT OF THE WARNED
AREA.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT THURSDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3771 9202 3788 9178 3761 9161 3754 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 245DEG 28KT 3765 9194
$$
MOC065-161-215-310130-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130531T0130Z/
DENT MO-PHELPS MO-TEXAS MO-
813 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS...
SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS AND NORTHWESTERN DENT COUNTIES UNTIL 830 PM
CDT...
AT 810 PM CDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO
WAS LOCATED OVER EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTY...AND MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.
HAZARD...DEVELOPING TORNADO.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED ROTATION.
IMPACT...MOBILE HOMES WILL BE HEAVILY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...WINDOWS AND VEHICLES WILL
OCCUR. FLYING DEBRIS WILL BE DEADLY TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.
EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE IS LIKELY.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ANUTT...BEULAH...EDGAR SPRINGS...LECOMA AND LENOX.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF IN A MOBILE HOME...A VEHICLE OR
OUTDOORS...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER AND PROTECT
YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS.
&&
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT THURSDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI.
LAT...LON 3771 9202 3788 9178 3761 9161 3754 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 245DEG 28KT 3765 9194
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$009 WWUS53 KSGF 310125 RRA SVSSGF SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO 825 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013 MOC065-161-215-310136- /O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130531T0130Z/ DENT MO-PHELPS MO-TEXAS MO- 825 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS...SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS AND NORTHWESTERN DENT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 830 PM CDT... THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE LIMITS...AND NO LONGER POSES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY. TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD. A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT THURSDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHERN MISSOURI. LAT...LON 3771 9202 3788 9178 3761 9161 3754 9199 TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 245DEG 28KT 3769 9182 $$ BOXELL
The office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 7:08 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Webster | 6 hr |
| May 30, 7:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon | 18 hr |
| May 30, 7:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, McDonald, Stone, Taney | 6 hr |
| May 30, 7:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas | 39 min |
| May 30, 8:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Wright | 6 hr |
| May 30, 8:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Texas | 28 min |
| May 30, 8:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 65 hr |
| May 30, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Taney | 46 min |
| May 30, 9:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas, Wright | 43 min |
| May 30, 9:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Hickory and 5 more | 15 hr |
| May 30, 10:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Texas | 48 min |
| May 30, 10:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Ozark, Taney and 2 more | 6 hr |
| May 30, 10:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Barry | 27 min |
| May 30, 10:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Stone | 40 min |
| May 30, 11:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Ozark | 32 min |
| May 30, 11:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Howell | 28 min |
| May 31, 12:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Shannon | 41 min |
| May 31, 12:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Howell | 44 min |
| May 31, 12:18 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell | 42 min |
| May 31, 12:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas | 57 min |
| May 31, 12:51 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell, Shannon | 39 min |
| May 31, 12:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Douglas, McDonald, Stone, Taney and 1 more | 12 hr |
| May 31, 1:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas | 6 hr |
| May 31, 1:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Oregon | 54 min |
| May 31, 2:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Wright | 10 hr |
| May 31, 3:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Ozark, Taney and 2 more | 15 hr |
| May 31, 6:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon and 1 more | 12 hr |
| May 31, 7:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 37 min |
| May 31, 7:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 48 min |
| May 31, 8:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller, Morgan | 60 min |
| May 31, 8:55 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 4 days |
| May 31, 8:55 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Phelps | 5 days |
| May 31, 8:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller | 46 min |
| May 31, 12:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar | 4 days |
| May 31, 12:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Stone | 70 hr |
| May 31, 1:53 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 60 hr |
| May 31, 4:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Morgan | 41 min |
| May 31, 5:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 37 min |
| May 31, 5:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton | 27 min |
| May 31, 5:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 49 min |
| May 31, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton | 60 min |
| May 31, 6:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 31 min |
| May 31, 6:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Hickory, Miller, Morgan | 6 hr |
| May 31, 6:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller, Morgan | 43 min |
| May 31, 6:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Morgan | 57 min |
| May 31, 6:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 40 min |
| May 31, 6:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar | 46 min |
| May 31, 6:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Morgan | 25 min |
| May 31, 6:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.