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Tornado Warning 37, NWS Springfield, MO

April 30, 2019Greene County, Polk County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 30, 2019, 8:07 PM CDT for Greene County, Polk County, Missouri. It was in force for 38 min. 4 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: Apr 30, 2019, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
Expired: Apr 30, 2019, 8:45 PM CDT
In force: 38 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), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:07 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
Apr 30, 8:15 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Willard, MO	MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN TOWN. THIS IS SOUTH OF THE TORNADO TRACK WHICH WENT JUST NORTH OF WILLARD.
Apr 30, 8:15 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Nw Willard, MO	AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 2 MILES NW OF WILLARD, MO TO 2 MILES N OF WILLARD. MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH, WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 2 MILES. THE TORNADO STARTED AT 8:52
Apr 30, 8:15 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Nw Willard, MO	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NW WILLARD. AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 2 MILES NW OF WILLARD, MO TO 2 MILES N OF WILLARD. MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH, WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS AND A
Apr 30, 8:21 PM CDT	TORNADO	4 Ne Willard, MO	AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 4 MILES NE OF WILLARD, MO TO 5 MILES NE OF WILLARD. MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH, WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 2 MILES. THE TORNADO STARTED AT 8:21

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, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 59 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: 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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

570 
WFUS53 KSGF 010107
TORSGF
MOC077-167-010145-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0037.190501T0107Z-190501T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
807 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Polk County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 807 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
  Ash Grove, or 14 miles north of Republic, 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...
  Willard...                        Ash Grove...
  Walnut Grove...                   Morrisville...
  Sacville...                       Cave Springs...
  Brighton...                       

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Springfield.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3726 9357 3740 9361 3749 9346 3745 9330
      3733 9331
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 233DEG 18KT 3731 9357 

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

$$

Hatch

2 follow-up statements

995 
WWUS53 KSGF 010118
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
818 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

MOC167-010127-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-190501T0145Z/
Polk MO-
818 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL POLK 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 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3733 9354 3743 9346 3742 9345 3742 9330
      3733 9331 3727 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 240DEG 20KT 3733 9347 

$$

MOC077-010145-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-190501T0145Z/
Greene MO-
818 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTY...

At 817 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Willard, or 13 miles northwest of Springfield, moving northeast at 25
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...
Willard...                        Sacville...
Cave Springs...                   

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3733 9354 3743 9346 3742 9345 3742 9330
      3733 9331 3727 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 240DEG 20KT 3733 9347 

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

$$

Hatch

499 
WWUS53 KSGF 010135
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
835 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

MOC077-010145-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-190501T0145Z/
Greene MO-
835 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
845 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for 
southeastern Greene County.

LAT...LON 3733 9354 3743 9346 3742 9345 3742 9330
      3733 9331 3727 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 233DEG 18KT 3738 9338 

$$

Hatch

The 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, 7:39 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	SGF	Greene, Polk	24 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, 8:09 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 Considerable damage threat	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.