Alert archive / Missouri / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this winter storm warning at Nov 24, 2018, 3:33 AM CST for Adams County, Illinois; 4 counties in Missouri. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 2 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 24, 2018, 3:33 AM CST (09:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 25, 2018, 11:22 AM CST
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
Counties Adams County, IL, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Marion County, MO, Shelby County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 168 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 212 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 607 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 179 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
199 WWUS43 KLSX 240933 WSWLSX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Saint Louis MO 333 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO DELIVER NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS... ILZ095-MOZ018-019-026-027-242300- /O.UPG.KLSX.WS.A.0002.181125T1200Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.WS.W.0002.181125T1500Z-181126T0300Z/ Adams IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Marion MO-Shelby MO- Including the cities of Hannibal and Quincy 333 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Knox MO, Lewis MO, Shelby MO and Marion MO Counties. In Illinois, Adams IL County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that heavy snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ ILZ096-242300- /O.UPG.KLSX.WS.A.0002.181125T1200Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T0300Z/ Brown IL- Including the city of Mount Sterling 333 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Brown IL County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. Call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. && $$ ILZ097-MOZ034-035-242300- /O.NEW.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T0300Z/ Monroe MO-Pike IL-Ralls MO- Including the city of Pittsfield 333 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Monroe MO and Ralls MO Counties. In Illinois, Pike IL County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times producing hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ Tilly
3 follow-up statements
252 WWUS43 KLSX 242057 WSWLSX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Saint Louis MO 257 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO DELIVER NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS... ILZ095-MOZ018-019-026-027-251100- /O.EXT.KLSX.WS.W.0002.181125T1500Z-181126T0600Z/ Adams IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Marion MO-Shelby MO- Including the cities of Hannibal and Quincy 257 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL County. In Missouri, Shelby MO, Marion MO, Lewis MO and Knox MO Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that heavy snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ036-041-042-047-048-050-051-251100- /O.EXB.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T0600Z/ Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Moniteau MO-Montgomery MO- Pike MO- Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson City, and Mexico 257 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times producing hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ ILZ096-097-MOZ034-035-251100- /O.EXT.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T0600Z/ Brown IL-Monroe MO-Pike IL-Ralls MO- Including the cities of Mount Sterling and Pittsfield 257 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Ralls MO and Monroe MO Counties. In Illinois, Brown IL and Pike IL Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ TES
120 WWUS43 KLSX 250929 WSWLSX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Saint Louis MO 329 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO DELIVER NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS... ILZ095-MOZ019-027-252300- /O.EXT.KLSX.WS.W.0002.181125T1500Z-181126T1200Z/ Adams IL-Lewis MO-Marion MO- Including the cities of Hannibal and Quincy 329 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL County. In Missouri, Shelby MO, Marion MO, Lewis MO and Knox MO Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that heavy snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ018-026-252300- /O.CON.KLSX.WS.W.0002.181125T1500Z-181126T0600Z/ Knox MO-Shelby MO- 329 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL County. In Missouri, Shelby MO, Marion MO, Lewis MO and Knox MO Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near blizzard conditions possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that heavy snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ ILZ096-097-MOZ035-036-252300- /O.EXT.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T1200Z/ Brown IL-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO- Including the cities of Bowling Green, Mount Sterling, and Pittsfield 329 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times producing hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ034-041-042-047-048-050-051-252300- /O.CON.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.181125T1500Z-181126T0600Z/ Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO- Montgomery MO- Including the cities of Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson City, and Mexico 329 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times producing hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ Tilly
229 WWUS43 KLSX 251722 WSWLSX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Saint Louis MO 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO DELIVER BLIZZARD CONDITIONS... ILZ097-MOZ036-261200- /O.CAN.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.WW.Y.0017.181125T2200Z-181126T1200Z/ Pike IL-Pike MO- Including the cities of Bowling Green and Pittsfield 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Pike MO County. In Illinois, Pike IL County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ041-042-047-048-050-051-261200- /O.CAN.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.WW.Y.0017.181125T2200Z-181126T1200Z/ Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Moniteau MO-Montgomery MO- Including the cities of Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson City, and Mexico 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ018-026-261200- /O.UPG.KLSX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.BZ.W.0001.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ Knox MO-Shelby MO- 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Knox MO and Shelby MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that strong and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow is expected for several hours. Visibilities will become very poor, with whiteout conditions at times, making travel extremely dangerous. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented, so persons in the Warning area should stay indoors. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ ILZ095-MOZ019-027-261200- /O.UPG.KLSX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.BZ.W.0001.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ Adams IL-Lewis MO-Marion MO- Including the cities of Hannibal and Quincy 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Lewis MO and Marion MO Counties. In Illinois, Adams IL County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that strong and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow is expected for several hours. Visibilities will become very poor, with whiteout conditions at times, making travel extremely dangerous. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented, so persons in the Warning area should stay indoors. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ ILZ096-MOZ035-261200- /O.UPG.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.BZ.W.0001.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ Brown IL-Ralls MO- Including the city of Mount Sterling 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Missouri, Ralls MO County. In Illinois, Brown IL County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that strong and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow is expected for several hours. Visibilities will become very poor, with whiteout conditions at times, making travel extremely dangerous. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented, so persons in the Warning area should stay indoors. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Illinois, call 1-800-452-4368 for road information. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ MOZ034-261200- /O.UPG.KLSX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.BZ.W.0001.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ Monroe MO- 1122 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe MO County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means that strong and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow is expected for several hours. Visibilities will become very poor, with whiteout conditions at times, making travel extremely dangerous. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented, so persons in the Warning area should stay indoors. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road information. && $$ TES
The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 3:33 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | LSX | Brown, Pike | 32 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in Missouri, 2018Winter Storm Warnings in Illinois, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018
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.