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Tornado Warning 27, NWS St. Louis, MO

May 22, 2019Cole County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at May 22, 2019, 11:08 PM CDT for Cole County, Missouri. It was in force for 52 min. 8 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: May 22, 2019, 11:08 PM CDT (04:08 UTC)
Expired: May 23, 2019, 12:00 AM CDT
In force: 52 min
Issued by: NWS St. Louis, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 0.75 in

County Cole County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:08 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

Time	Report	Where	Remark
May 22, 11:16 PM CDT	TORNADO	5 Ne Etterville, MO	* 1 INJ * POINT WHERE EF-1 ELDON TORNADO CROSSED INTO COLE COUNTY. TORNADO BEGAN SOUTHWEST OF ELDON AND WENT THROUGH ELDON AND TO THE NORTHEAST, EVENTUALLY CROSSING INTO COLE COUNTY. TREES UPROOTED, SOME HOMES HAD PARTIAL ROOFS OFF.
May 22, 11:22 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Nnw Hickory Hill, MO
May 22, 11:40 PM CDT	TORNADO	4 Wsw Jefferson City, MO
May 22, 11:45 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 Se Jefferson City, MO	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 SE JEFFERSON CITY. REPORTS OF PEOPLE TRAPPED IN THERE BASEMENT.
May 22, 11:45 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Ese Jefferson City, MO	SPOTTER REPORTED THAT SEVERAL HOUSES HAVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, SOME COLLAPSED. THE SCHOOL HAS SUFFERED EXTENSIVE ROOF DAMAGE. SEVERAL TREES ARE STRIPPED AND POWER LINES ARE DOWN IN THE AREA. ROADS ARE IMPASSABLE IN MANY AREAS WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE EASTERN S
May 22, 11:45 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Sse Jefferson City, MO	EXTENSIVE DAMAGE REPORTED ALONG ELLIS BLVD.
May 22, 11:45 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Ssw Jefferson City, MO	EXTENSIVE DAMAGE STARTS AROUND CHRISTY DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 179 AND TRACKS TO THE NORTHEAST. DAMAGE PATH CROSSES ELLIS BLVD NEAR HIGHWAY 54 AND CONTINUED ON NEAR TANNER BRIDGE. THE 500 BLOCK OF ELLIS BLVD AND APPROXIMATE AREA AROUND THE 600 BLOCK OF STADIUM BLVD
May 23, 12:03 AM CDT	TORNADO	1 Ssw Jefferson City, MO	TROOP C REPORTS MULTIPLE INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BEST WESTERN.

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
May 22, 10:26 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 222 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: 2061 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1242 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 154 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 269 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 2.4
Supercell composite: 17.1

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The text

As transmitted.

936 
WFUS53 KLSX 230408
TORLSX
MOC051-230500-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0027.190523T0408Z-190523T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1108 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Cole County in central Missouri...

* Until midnight CDT.
    
* At 1108 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Eldon,
  moving east at 45 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.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
  Hickory Hill around 1120 PM CDT.
  Brazito around 1125 PM CDT.
  St. Thomas around 1130 PM CDT.
  Wardsville around 1135 PM CDT.
  Taos around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Osage
City, Osage Bend, Eugene and Schubert.

This also includes Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
 
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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3849 9247 3859 9218 3856 9212 3856 9201
      3855 9203 3851 9201 3848 9202 3846 9211
      3847 9216 3844 9216 3842 9212 3839 9212
      3838 9218 3834 9220 3832 9224 3834 9229
      3834 9241 3843 9241 3843 9249
TIME...MOT...LOC 0408Z 249DEG 37KT 3839 9251 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Tilly

4 follow-up statements

534 
WWUS53 KLSX 230421
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1121 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC051-230500-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-190523T0500Z/
Cole MO-
1121 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR COLE
COUNTY...
        
At 1121 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Hickory Hill,
moving east at 35 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.

This tornado will be near...
  Brazito around 1130 PM CDT.
  St. Thomas around 1135 PM CDT.
  Wardsville around 1140 PM CDT.
  Taos around 1150 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Osage
City, Osage Bend, Eugene and Schubert.

This also includes Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
 
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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3849 9247 3859 9218 3856 9212 3856 9201
      3855 9203 3851 9201 3848 9202 3846 9211
      3847 9216 3844 9216 3842 9212 3839 9212
      3838 9218 3834 9220 3832 9224 3834 9229
      3834 9241 3843 9241 3843 9249
TIME...MOT...LOC 0421Z 254DEG 32KT 3844 9239 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Tilly

487 
WWUS53 KLSX 230433
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1133 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC051-230500-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-190523T0500Z/
Cole MO-
1133 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR CENTRAL
COLE COUNTY...
        
At 1133 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Brazito, moving
northeast at 35 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.

This tornado will be near...
  Jefferson City and Wardsville around 1145 PM CDT.
  Taos around 1155 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Osage
City and Schubert.

This also includes Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
 
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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3852 9238 3859 9218 3856 9212 3856 9201
      3855 9203 3851 9201 3848 9202 3846 9211
      3847 9216 3841 9228 3843 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 0433Z 238DEG 30KT 3850 9228 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Tilly

777 
WWUS53 KLSX 230439
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1139 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC051-230500-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-190523T0500Z/
Cole MO-
1139 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL COLE COUNTY...
        
At 1139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Jefferson City, moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Jefferson City around 1145 PM CDT.
  Taos around 1155 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Osage
City and Schubert.

This also includes Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3859 9218 3856 9212 3856 9201 3855 9203
      3851 9201 3848 9202 3846 9211 3847 9216
      3843 9227 3854 9234
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 237DEG 28KT 3853 9224 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Tilly

175 
WWUS53 KLSX 230456
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1156 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC051-230506-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-190523T0500Z/
Cole MO-
1156 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL COLE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
MIDNIGHT 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 500 AM CDT for central
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3859 9218 3856 9212 3856 9201 3855 9203
      3851 9201 3848 9202 3846 9211 3847 9216
      3843 9227 3854 9234
TIME...MOT...LOC 0456Z 235DEG 34KT 3861 9211 

$$

Tilly

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 22, 7:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Knox, Lewis, Marion, Shelby	45 min
May 22, 7:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lewis	36 min
May 22, 8:14 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LSX	Lewis	16 min
May 22, 8:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lewis, Marion	52 min
May 22, 8:30 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Lewis, Marion	30 min
May 22, 8:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Monroe	73 min
May 22, 8:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Boone	50 min
May 22, 9:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lewis	29 min
May 22, 9:10 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Boone	50 min
May 22, 9:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Boone, Cole, Moniteau	57 min
May 22, 9:20 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Pike, Ralls	48 min
May 22, 9:37 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LSX	Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery	53 min
May 22, 10:12 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Monroe, Pike, Ralls	63 min
May 22, 10:14 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	LSX	Monroe, Ralls	6 hr
May 22, 10:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike	43 min
May 22, 10:22 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Pike, Ralls	27 min
May 22, 10:51 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Cole, Moniteau	54 min
May 22, 10:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, Warren	50 min
May 22, 11:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Franklin, Gasconade, Warren	39 min
May 22, 11:43 PM CDT	Tornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedCatastrophic damage threat	LSX	Callaway, Cole, Osage	47 min
May 22, 11:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lincoln, Saint Charles	35 min
May 23, 12:10 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Callaway, Osage	35 min
May 23, 12:32 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Gasconade, Montgomery, Warren	58 min
May 23, 12:52 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Montgomery, Warren	38 min
May 23, 1:14 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren	33 min
May 23, 1:39 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	LSX	Saint Charles	33 min
May 23, 2:07 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Saint Charles, Saint Louis	38 min
May 23, 2:54 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis	51 min
May 23, 3:41 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis	49 min
May 23, 4:37 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	LSX	Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis	3 hr
May 23, 9:48 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Lincoln	30 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.