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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 32, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 6, 201711 counties in Missouri; Pike County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 6, 2017, 10:55 PM CST for 11 counties in Missouri; Pike County, Illinois. It was in force for 50 min. 4 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
Mar 6, 2017, 10:55 PM CST (04:55 UTC)
Expired
Mar 6, 2017, 11:45 PM CST
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Pike County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Callaway County, MO, Cole County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, Montgomery County, MO, Osage County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:54 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 6, 11:05 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGFrankford, MODELAYED REPORT. WINDS OVERTURNED A 16 FOOT DIAMETER POOL WHICH HAD UP TO 1 FOOT OF WATER IN IT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Mar 6, 11:17 PM CSTTORNADORhineland, MOA NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED AN EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN IN RHINELAND AND MOVED EAST-NORTHEAST ACROSS SOUTHWEST WARREN COUNTY LIFTING AROUND 2 MILES SSE OF WARRENTON. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 21 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 150 YARDS.
Mar 6, 11:27 PM CSTTORNADO5 N Berger, MOEF1 TORNADO SURVEYED WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 100 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS 21 MILES LONG AND 150 YARDS WIDE. THE TORNADO DID MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE....BUT DID ALSO DO SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMESTEADS AND FARM BUILDINGS FROM RHINELAND MISSOURI TO JUST SOUTH OF WARRENT
Mar 6, 11:49 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 60Troy, 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 6, 8:52 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 289 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, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 629 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, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 319 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
629 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1110 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
319 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
542 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.7
Supercell composite
8.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

473 
WUUS53 KLSX 070455
SVRLSX
ILC149-MOC007-027-051-071-073-113-139-151-163-173-219-070545-
/O.NEW.KLSX.SV.W.0032.170307T0455Z-170307T0545Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1055 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Pike County in west central Illinois...
  Cole County in central Missouri...
  Southern Ralls County in northeastern Missouri...
  Western Lincoln County in east central Missouri...
  Eastern Audrain County in central Missouri...
  Montgomery County in east central Missouri...
  Callaway County in central Missouri...
  Western Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Osage County in central Missouri...
  Warren County in east central Missouri...
  Pike County in northeastern Missouri...
  Gasconade County in east central Missouri...

* Until 1145 PM CST.

* At 1054 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from Vandalia to 7 miles northwest of Chamois to near St.
  Thomas, moving east at 80 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Jefferson City, Washington, Fulton, Mexico, Troy, Warrenton,
  Bowling Green, Vandalia, Louisiana, Holts Summit, Wright City,
  Montgomery City, Owensville, Hermann, New Haven, Linn, Wellsville,
  Belle, Wardsville and Gerald.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 144 and 200.
 
This also includes  Deutschheim Historic Site, Clarks Hill/Norton
Historic Site, Jefferson Landing Historic Site, and Graham Cave State
Park.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted, act quickly and move to a
place of safety inside a sturdy structure such as a basement or small
interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central, northeastern and east
central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3864 9225 3865 9222 3934 9176 3934 9172
      3940 9171 3962 9119 3961 9088 3940 9090
      3940 9094 3938 9090 3876 9096 3827 9117
      3830 9219 3834 9220 3834 9241 3842 9241
      3843 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0454Z 270DEG 70KT 3932 9150 3873 9190 3840 9223 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Britt
3 follow-up statements
241 
WWUS53 KLSX 070511
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1111 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

ILC149-MOC007-027-051-071-073-113-139-151-163-173-219-070545-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0032.000000T0000Z-170307T0545Z/
Pike IL-Cole MO-Ralls MO-Lincoln MO-Audrain MO-Montgomery MO-
Callaway MO-Franklin MO-Osage MO-Warren MO-Pike MO-Gasconade MO-
1111 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS...SOUTHEASTERN
COLE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...SOUTHEASTERN RALLS COUNTY IN
NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...WESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL
MISSOURI...EASTERN AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...MONTGOMERY
COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...SOUTHEASTERN CALLAWAY COUNTY IN
CENTRAL MISSOURI...WESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL
MISSOURI...OSAGE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...WARREN COUNTY IN EAST
CENTRAL MISSOURI...PIKE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI AND GASCONADE
COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

At 1111 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Tarrants to near Wellsville to near
Rich Fountain, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Jefferson City, Washington, Fulton, Troy, Warrenton, Bowling Green,
Vandalia, Louisiana, Holts Summit, Wright City, Montgomery City,
Owensville, Hermann, New Haven, Linn, Wellsville, Belle, Gerald,
Davis and Marthasville.

This also includes  Deutschheim Historic Site, Clarks Hill/Norton
Historic Site, and Graham Cave State Park.
 
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 155 and 200.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central, northeastern and east
central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3891 9187 3905 9178 3921 9170 3933 9161
      3948 9152 3962 9119 3961 9088 3940 9090
      3940 9094 3938 9090 3876 9096 3827 9117
      3830 9219 3834 9220 3853 9214 3868 9209
      3882 9196
TIME...MOT...LOC 0511Z 263DEG 50KT 3945 9118 3905 9151 3837 9193 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Britt
397 
WWUS53 KLSX 070527
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1127 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

MOC051-173-070537-
/O.CAN.KLSX.SV.W.0032.000000T0000Z-170307T0545Z/
Cole MO-Ralls MO-
1127 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COLE AND
SOUTHEASTERN RALLS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central, northeastern and east
central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3941 9139 3960 9118 3962 9119 3961 9088
      3940 9090 3940 9094 3937 9090 3876 9096
      3827 9117 3830 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 262DEG 45KT 3946 9095 3904 9128 3839 9168 

$$

ILC149-MOC007-027-071-073-113-139-151-163-219-070545-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0032.000000T0000Z-170307T0545Z/
Pike IL-Lincoln MO-Audrain MO-Montgomery MO-Callaway MO-Franklin MO-
Osage MO-Warren MO-Pike MO-Gasconade MO-
1127 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS...WESTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...EAST CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY
IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
SOUTHEASTERN CALLAWAY COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...WESTERN FRANKLIN
COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...OSAGE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
WARREN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...PIKE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN
MISSOURI AND GASCONADE COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

At 1127 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Pleasant Hill to near Bellflower to 6 miles
northwest of Bland, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Washington, Troy, Warrenton, Bowling Green, Louisiana, Wright City,
Montgomery City, Owensville, Hermann, New Haven, Linn, Wellsville,
Belle, Gerald, Davis, Marthasville, New Florence, Jonesburg,
Truesdale and Hawk Point.

This also includes  Deutschheim Historic Site, Cuivre River State
Park, and Graham Cave State Park.
 
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 161 and 200.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central, northeastern and east
central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3941 9139 3960 9118 3962 9119 3961 9088
      3940 9090 3940 9094 3937 9090 3876 9096
      3827 9117 3830 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 262DEG 45KT 3946 9095 3904 9128 3839 9168 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Britt
351 
WWUS53 KLSX 070541
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1141 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

ILC149-MOC007-027-071-073-113-139-151-163-219-070550-
/O.EXP.KLSX.SV.W.0032.000000T0000Z-170307T0545Z/
Pike IL-Lincoln MO-Audrain MO-Montgomery MO-Callaway MO-Franklin MO-
Osage MO-Warren MO-Pike MO-Gasconade MO-
1141 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTY IN
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS...WESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL
MISSOURI...EAST CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...SOUTHEASTERN CALLAWAY
COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...WESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL
MISSOURI...OSAGE COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI...WARREN COUNTY IN EAST
CENTRAL MISSOURI...PIKE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI AND GASCONADE
COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WILL EXPIRE AT 1145 PM CST...
            
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central, northeastern and east
central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3941 9139 3960 9118 3962 9119 3961 9088
      3940 9090 3940 9094 3937 9090 3876 9096
      3827 9117 3830 9209
TIME...MOT...LOC 0540Z 270DEG 70KT 3946 9065 3904 9099 3839 9139 

$$

Britt

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 9:33 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXKnox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Shelby57 min
Mar 6, 9:42 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXKnox, Shelby28 min
Mar 6, 9:54 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau66 min
Mar 6, 10:01 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXBoone, Moniteau29 min
Mar 6, 10:02 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXLewis, Marion, Shelby28 min
Mar 6, 10:20 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLewis, Marion, Ralls55 min
Mar 6, 10:22 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXLewis, Marion30 min
Mar 7, 12:00 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington60 min
Mar 7, 12:08 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis52 min
Mar 7, 12:34 AM CSTTornado WarningLSXJefferson26 min
Mar 7, 12:48 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis57 min
Mar 7, 4:00 AM CSTRed Flag WarningLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Franklin, Gasconade and 13 more15 hr
Mar 7, 12:55 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMacoupin, Montgomery39 min
Mar 7, 1:11 AM CSTTornado WarningLSXFayette, Montgomery21 min
Mar 7, 1:35 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXClinton, Marion, Randolph, Saint Clair, Washington43 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Missouri, 2017Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Illinois, 2017Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2017

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.