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Tornado Warning 36, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Aug 19, 2018, 6:44 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 46 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
- Aug 19, 2018, 6:44 PM CDT (23:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 19, 2018, 7:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Barry County, MO, Christian County, MO, Lawrence County, MO, Stone County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 6:57 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 S Marionville, MO | TORNADO ON THE GROUND AND DAMAGE NEAR FARM ROAD 2230 EAST OF HIGHWAY 39. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 4:07 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 19 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
- 1069 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 18 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
111
WFUS53 KSGF 192344
TORSGF
MOC009-043-109-209-200030-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0036.180819T2344Z-180820T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
644 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
Northwestern Stone County in southwestern Missouri...
Northeastern Barry County in southwestern Missouri...
Southeastern Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 644 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Aurora, moving
northeast at 20 mph. Weather spotters reported a tornado south of
Aurora in Barry County.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Aurora... Marionville...
Clever... Crane...
Billings... Verona...
Hurley... Chesapeake...
Madry...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3692 9382 3715 9367 3712 9360 3710 9360
3710 9358 3700 9338 3684 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 219DEG 19KT 3690 9372
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Burchfield4 follow-up statements
502
WWUS53 KSGF 192353
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
653 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
MOC009-200002-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Barry MO-
653 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3692 9361 3693 9363 3693 9379 3715 9367
3712 9360 3710 9360 3710 9358 3700 9338
3689 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 219DEG 19KT 3694 9368
$$
MOC043-109-209-200030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-Lawrence MO-
653 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN STONE AND SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
COUNTIES...
At 652 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Aurora, moving
northeast at 20 mph. A tornado is on the ground with confirmed
damage south of Aurora.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Aurora... Marionville...
Clever... Crane...
Billings... Chesapeake...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3692 9361 3693 9363 3693 9379 3715 9367
3712 9360 3710 9360 3710 9358 3700 9338
3689 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 219DEG 19KT 3694 9368
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Burchfield101
WWUS53 KSGF 200007
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
707 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
MOC043-109-209-200030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-Lawrence MO-
707 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN STONE AND SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
COUNTIES...
At 707 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Marionville, or
near Aurora, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Aurora... Marionville...
Clever... Billings...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3692 9361 3693 9363 3693 9373 3715 9367
3712 9360 3710 9360 3710 9358 3700 9338
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 219DEG 19KT 3700 9362
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Burchfield272
WWUS53 KSGF 200017
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
717 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
MOC109-200027-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Lawrence MO-
717 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3710 9361 3710 9358 3700 9338 3692 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 234DEG 18KT 3702 9355
$$
MOC043-209-200030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-
717 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN AND NORTHWESTERN STONE COUNTIES...
At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Billings, or 8 miles southwest of Republic, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Clever... Billings...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3710 9361 3710 9358 3700 9338 3692 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 234DEG 18KT 3702 9355
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Burchfield781
WWUS53 KSGF 200028
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
728 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
MOC043-209-200038-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-
728 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN AND NORTHWESTERN
STONE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for 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 3710 9361 3710 9358 3700 9338 3692 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 219DEG 19KT 3706 9351
$$
BurchfieldThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 3:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Webster | 34 min |
| Aug 19, 3:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Webster, Wright | 22 min |
| Aug 19, 4:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Newton | 53 min |
| Aug 19, 4:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton | 35 min |
| Aug 19, 5:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton | 44 min |
| Aug 19, 5:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Newton | 30 min |
| Aug 19, 5:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Jasper, Lawrence | 43 min |
| Aug 19, 5:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 25 min |
| Aug 19, 5:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry, McDonald, Newton | 37 min |
| Aug 19, 5:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Vernon | 47 min |
| Aug 19, 6:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence and 3 more | 55 min |
| Aug 19, 6:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry | 36 min |
| Aug 19, 6:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade, Lawrence | 26 min |
| Aug 19, 6:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Polk, Stone | 50 min |
| Aug 19, 6:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade | 26 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.