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Tornado Warning 34, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 30, 2019, 7:39 PM CDT for Greene County, Polk County, Missouri. It was in force for 24 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
- Apr 30, 2019, 7:39 PM CDT (00:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2019, 8:03 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Greene County, MO, Polk County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 7:40 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Sw Eudora, MO | AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 1 MILE SW OF EUDORA MO TO 1 MILE SE OF EUDORA. MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH, WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 2 MILES. THE TORNADO STARTED AT 7:40 PM A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 12:02 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 13 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 70 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
- 390 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -76 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 893 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 158 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 312 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 4.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KSGF 010039
TORSGF
MOC077-167-010115-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0034.190501T0039Z-190501T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
739 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Polk County in southwestern Missouri...
Northwestern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Walnut Grove, or 14 miles east of Greenfield,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Walnut Grove... Morrisville...
Eudora...
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 3748 9362 3761 9346 3755 9337 3742 9336
3736 9362
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 234DEG 19KT 3744 9358
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Hatch3 follow-up statements
623
WWUS53 KSGF 010046
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
746 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
MOC077-010055-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190501T0115Z/
Greene MO-
746 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
Another Tornado warning is in effect for western Greene County.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3748 9356 3761 9346 3755 9337 3746 9337
3744 9351 3745 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 234DEG 20KT 3747 9353
$$
MOC167-010115-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190501T0115Z/
Polk MO-
746 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN POLK COUNTY...
At 745 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Walnut Grove, or
12 miles southwest of Bolivar, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Morrisville... Eudora...
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.
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 3748 9356 3761 9346 3755 9337 3746 9337
3744 9351 3745 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 234DEG 20KT 3747 9353
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Hatch478
WWUS53 KSGF 010100
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
800 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
MOC167-010115-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190501T0115Z/
Polk MO-
800 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL POLK COUNTY...
At 800 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Morrisville, or near Bolivar, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Morrisville...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3753 9349 3758 9341 3755 9337 3746 9337
3745 9342 3749 9349
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 234DEG 19KT 3752 9345
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Hatch988
WWUS53 KSGF 010103
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
803 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
MOC167-010113-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190501T0115Z/
Polk MO-
803 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3753 9349 3758 9341 3755 9337 3746 9337
3745 9342 3749 9349
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 234DEG 19KT 3753 9343
$$
HatchThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 7:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Stone, Taney | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 7:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, St. Clair and 1 more | 47 min |
| Apr 30, 7:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 41 min |
| Apr 30, 7:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Greene, Polk | 48 min |
| Apr 30, 7:30 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 7:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade | 29 min |
| Apr 30, 7:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Webster, Wright | 5 hr |
| Apr 30, 7:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dade, Greene, Lawrence | 34 min |
| Apr 30, 7:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory and 2 more | 54 min |
| Apr 30, 7:52 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Morgan and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton | 51 min |
| Apr 30, 7:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 46 min |
| Apr 30, 8:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 8:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Greene, Polk | 38 min |
| Apr 30, 8:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Stone | 51 min |
| Apr 30, 8:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Polk | 49 min |
| Apr 30, 8:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Greene | 25 min |
| Apr 30, 8:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Polk | 17 min |
| Apr 30, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Webster | 27 min |
| Apr 30, 8:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede | 27 min |
| Apr 30, 8:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Greene | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 8:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Stone, Taney | 50 min |
| Apr 30, 8:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 6 hr |
| Apr 30, 8:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Webster, Wright | 42 min |
| Apr 30, 8:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Taney | 23 min |
| Apr 30, 8:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas | 23 min |
| Apr 30, 9:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Pulaski | 25 min |
| Apr 30, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Webster, Wright | 39 min |
| Apr 30, 9:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Laclede, Wright | 34 min |
| Apr 30, 9:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney | 46 min |
| Apr 30, 9:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller | 28 min |
| Apr 30, 9:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas, Webster, Wright | 25 min |
| Apr 30, 9:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Pulaski, Texas | 52 min |
| Apr 30, 9:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Texas, Wright | 44 min |
| Apr 30, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Texas, Wright | 40 min |
| Apr 30, 9:37 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar | 3 days |
| Apr 30, 9:37 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 26 hr |
| Apr 30, 9:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Phelps, Pulaski, Texas | 23 min |
| Apr 30, 9:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper, Vernon | 36 hr |
| Apr 30, 9:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Texas | 47 min |
| Apr 30, 10:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Shannon, Texas | 53 min |
| Apr 30, 10:09 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory and 3 more | 36 hr |
| Apr 30, 10:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Phelps and 1 more | 36 hr |
| Apr 30, 10:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and 2 more | 36 hr |
| Apr 30, 10:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps | 21 min |
| Apr 30, 10:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Shannon, Texas | 33 min |
| Apr 30, 10:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent | 39 min |
| Apr 30, 10:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Shannon | 56 min |
| Apr 30, 11:03 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas, Ozark, Webster, Wright | 59 hr |
| Apr 30, 11:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Dent, Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas | 36 hr |
| May 1, 1:48 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Phelps | 4 days |
| May 1, 2:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | McDonald | 59 hr |
| May 1, 2:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 48 hr |
| May 1, 2:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 49 hr |
| May 1, 2:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 41 hr |
| May 1, 8:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 43 hr |
| May 1, 9:12 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 28 hr |
| May 1, 9:12 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 39 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.