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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Quad Cities, IA

May 22, 2019McDonough County, Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this tornado warning at May 22, 2019, 9:16 PM CDT for McDonough County, Illinois. It was in force for 44 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: May 22, 2019, 9:16 PM CDT (02:16 UTC)
Expired: May 22, 2019, 10:00 PM CDT
In force: 44 min
Issued by: NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

County McDonough County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:18 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.

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 22, 4:00 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 2.3 hours before the alert went out and 142 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 296 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1412 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 156 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 330 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.3
Supercell composite: 2.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

021 
WFUS53 KDVN 230216
TORDVN
ILC109-230300-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0004.190523T0216Z-190523T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
916 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern McDonough County in west central Illinois...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fandon, or 10 miles south of Macomb, moving east
  at 35 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Industry around 925 PM CDT.
  Adair around 940 PM CDT.
  New Philadelphia around 945 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pennington Point and Doddsville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4028 9081 4040 9085 4052 9045 4028 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 256DEG 30KT 4032 9072 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Gibbs

5 follow-up statements

781 
WWUS53 KDVN 230225
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

ILC109-230300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190523T0300Z/
McDonough IL-
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCDONOUGH COUNTY...
    
At 925 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Industry, or near Macomb, moving northeast at 35
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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Adair around 935 PM CDT.
  New Philadelphia around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pennington Point and Doddsville.

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 4028 9067 4044 9070 4052 9045 4028 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0225Z 241DEG 32KT 4038 9063 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Gibbs

908 
WWUS53 KDVN 230229
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
929 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

ILC109-230300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190523T0300Z/
McDonough IL-
929 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCDONOUGH COUNTY...
    
At 928 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Industry, or 8 miles southeast of Macomb, moving
east at 35 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Adair around 935 PM CDT.
  New Philadelphia around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pennington Point and Doddsville.

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 4028 9067 4043 9068 4052 9045 4028 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 256DEG 32KT 4037 9058 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Gibbs

780 
WWUS53 KDVN 230235
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
935 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

ILC109-230300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190523T0300Z/
McDonough IL-
935 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCDONOUGH COUNTY...
    
At 934 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Adair, or 10 miles southeast of Macomb, moving east
at 35 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  New Philadelphia around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pennington Point.

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 4034 9067 4043 9068 4052 9045 4033 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 251DEG 31KT 4039 9051 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Gibbs

045 
WWUS53 KDVN 230240
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
940 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

ILC109-230300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190523T0300Z/
McDonough IL-
940 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MCDONOUGH COUNTY...
    
At 940 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Adair, or 12 miles east of Macomb, moving east at 40
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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central McDonough County, including the following locations...
Pennington Point.

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 4038 9055 4043 9055 4047 9045 4037 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 249DEG 33KT 4042 9045 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Gibbs

635 
WWUS53 KDVN 230250
SVSDVN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
950 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

ILC109-230300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190523T0300Z/
McDonough IL-
950 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MCDONOUGH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1000 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for west central
Illinois.

LAT...LON 4038 9055 4043 9055 4047 9045 4037 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0250Z 256DEG 30KT 4044 9036 

$$

Gibbs

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 22, 7:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Hancock	44 min
May 22, 7:54 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	DVN	Hancock	51 min
May 22, 8:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Henry, Rock Island, Whiteside	22 days
May 22, 8:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Henry, Rock Island	21 days
May 22, 8:31 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Warren	44 min
May 22, 8:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Hancock	26 min
May 22, 8:56 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Hancock, McDonough	34 min
May 22, 9:59 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Hancock	46 min
May 22, 10:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Henry, Mercer, Rock Island	32 min
May 22, 11:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Bureau, Henry	54 min
May 22, 11:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Bureau, Henry	56 min
May 23, 12:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Warren	47 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.