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Tornado Warning 10, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 6, 2017, 11:43 PM CST for Douglas County, Howell County, Ozark County, Missouri. It was in force for 47 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
- Mar 6, 2017, 11:43 PM CST (05:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2017, 12:30 AM CST
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Douglas County, MO, Howell County, MO, Ozark County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 6:51 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 137 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
094
WFUS53 KSGF 070543
TORSGF
MOC067-091-153-070630-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0010.170307T0543Z-170307T0630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1143 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Ozark County in southwestern Missouri...
Southeastern Douglas County in southwestern Missouri...
Western Howell County in south central Missouri...
* Until 1230 AM CST
* At 1143 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Gainesville, or 16 miles northeast of Bull
Shoals, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Gainesville... Bakersfield...
South Fork... Tecumseh...
Pottersville... Caulfield...
Udall... Hardenville...
Siloam Springs... Moody...
Sycamore... Dora...
Zanoni...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3650 9252 3662 9259 3696 9198 3653 9187
TIME...MOT...LOC 0543Z 245DEG 59KT 3659 9247
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Griffin4 follow-up statements
133
WWUS53 KSGF 070557
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1157 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017
MOC067-091-153-070630-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170307T0630Z/
Ozark MO-Douglas MO-Howell MO-
1157 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN OZARK...SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS AND WESTERN HOWELL
COUNTIES...
At 1156 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Gainesville, or 23 miles west of
West Plains, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville... South Fork...
Hardenville... Siloam Springs...
Sycamore... Tecumseh...
Dora... Pottersville...
Caulfield... Zanoni...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3657 9242 3672 9241 3696 9198 3659 9189
TIME...MOT...LOC 0556Z 243DEG 54KT 3668 9227
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Griffin202
WWUS53 KSGF 070602
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1202 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
MOC067-091-153-070630-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170307T0630Z/
Ozark MO-Douglas MO-Howell MO-
1202 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN OZARK...SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS AND NORTHWESTERN HOWELL
COUNTIES...
At 1201 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Bakersfield, or 18 miles west of West
Plains, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dora... Siloam Springs...
Pottersville... Sycamore...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3661 9235 3679 9228 3696 9198 3665 9190
TIME...MOT...LOC 0601Z 248DEG 50KT 3671 9219
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Griffin092
WWUS53 KSGF 070607
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1207 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
MOC067-091-153-070630-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170307T0630Z/
Ozark MO-Douglas MO-Howell MO-
1207 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN OZARK...SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS AND NORTHWESTERN HOWELL
COUNTIES...
At 1207 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Bakersfield, or 16 miles west of West
Plains, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dora... Siloam Springs...
Pottersville...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3662 9228 3681 9224 3696 9198 3665 9190
TIME...MOT...LOC 0607Z 248DEG 45KT 3671 9215
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
Griffin228
WWUS53 KSGF 070622
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1222 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
MOC067-091-153-070631-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170307T0630Z/
Ozark MO-Douglas MO-Howell MO-
1222 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN OZARK...SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS
AND NORTHWESTERN HOWELL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1230 AM CST...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for Howell County and is in effect until 1 AM CST. Please refer to
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for south central
and southwestern Missouri.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Springfield.
LAT...LON 3662 9228 3681 9224 3696 9198 3665 9190
TIME...MOT...LOC 0621Z 245DEG 59KT 3680 9191
$$
GriffinThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 8:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 39 min |
| Mar 6, 9:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 53 min |
| Mar 6, 9:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas and 4 more | 81 min |
| Mar 6, 9:16 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 59 min |
| Mar 6, 9:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Hickory, St. Clair | 56 min |
| Mar 6, 9:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon | 24 min |
| Mar 6, 9:35 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar | 55 min |
| Mar 6, 9:40 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Ozark, Stone, Taney | 65 min |
| Mar 6, 9:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 19 min |
| Mar 6, 9:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Morgan | 62 min |
| Mar 6, 10:00 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence and 3 more | 60 min |
| Mar 6, 10:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Miller and 2 more | 64 min |
| Mar 6, 10:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton | 61 min |
| Mar 6, 10:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, Polk and 1 more | 56 min |
| Mar 6, 10:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller, Morgan | 31 min |
| Mar 6, 10:41 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Lawrence, McDonald, Stone | 64 min |
| Mar 6, 10:49 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede | 41 min |
| Mar 6, 10:50 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller, Pulaski | 40 min |
| Mar 6, 11:02 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Laclede, Pulaski and 3 more | 58 min |
| Mar 6, 11:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Douglas, Stone, Taney | 66 min |
| Mar 6, 11:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski | 63 min |
| Mar 6, 11:13 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Ozark, Taney | 47 min |
| Mar 6, 11:41 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Maries, Phelps | 34 min |
| Mar 6, 11:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney | 54 min |
| Mar 6, 11:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Laclede, Pulaski, Texas, Webster, Wright | 62 min |
| Mar 7, 12:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent | 63 min |
| Mar 7, 12:19 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell | 41 min |
| Mar 7, 12:34 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Ozark, Taney | 56 min |
| Mar 7, 12:41 AM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 49 min |
| Mar 7, 1:23 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Howell, Oregon | 52 min |
| Mar 7, 2:14 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon | 13 min |
| Mar 7, 2:10 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | SGF | Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Jasper and 5 more | 13 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.