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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Springfield, MO

April 30, 20194 counties in Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 30, 2019, 9:35 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 40 min. 7 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, 9:35 PM CDT (02:35 UTC)
Expired: Apr 30, 2019, 10:15 PM CDT
In force: 40 min
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Douglas County, MO, Howell County, MO, Texas County, MO, Wright County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:35 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, 9:35 PM CDT	TORNADO	4 N Norwood, MO	NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED A EF-1 TORNADO NORTH OF NORWOOD IN WRIGHT COUNTY. NUMEROUS TREES WERE DOWN ALONG WITH A DESTROYED BARN.
Apr 30, 9:40 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Wsw Brushyknob, MO	NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO NEAR BRUSHYKNOB IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. NUMEROUS TREES WERE DOWN WITH A FEW SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS 2.86MILES.
Apr 30, 9:42 PM CDT	TORNADO	Dawson, MO	NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED FROM NEAR DAWSON IN WRIGHT COUNTY TO JUST SOUTHEAST OF HUGGINS IN TEXAS COUNTY. ONE BARN WAS DESTROYED. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A MOBILE HOME. MULTIPLE OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNA
Apr 30, 9:54 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	5 Wsw Bucyrus, MO	HUNDREDS OF TREES DOWNED, MAINLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTHEAST. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Apr 30, 10:17 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Nw Willow Springs, MO	TREES UPROOTED AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ALONG A NEARLY STRAIGHT EASTERLY DIRECTION. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Apr 30, 10:17 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Nnw Willow Springs, MO	NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED NORTH OF WILLOW SPRINGS, MO IN HOWELL COUNTY. A BARN WAS DAMAGED WITH SHINGLES REMOVED FROM TWO ROOFS. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
Apr 30, 10:25 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	5 Nne Willow Springs, MO	MANY TREES DOWN ON WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 137 SOUTH OF PINE CREEK BRIDGE.

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, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 146 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

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The text

As transmitted.

444 
WFUS53 KSGF 010235
TORSGF
MOC067-091-215-229-010315-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0048.190501T0235Z-190501T0315Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Douglas County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Wright County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northern Howell County in south central Missouri...
  Southern Texas County in south central Missouri...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 935 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
  along a line extending from near Norwood to near Ava, moving east
  at 55 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...
  Mountain Grove...                 Mountain View...
  Willow Springs...                 Cabool...
  Houston...                        Dawson...
  Norwood...                        Summersville...
  Raymondville...                   Brushyknob...
  Arroll...                         Elk Creek...
  Eunice...                         Yukon...
  Hartshorn...                      Vanzant...
  Clear Springs...                  Solo...
  Pine Crest...                     Simmons...

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.

This line 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 3687 9255 3725 9242 3741 9164 3689 9166
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 253DEG 50KT 3718 9247 3695 9261 

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

$$

Hatch

2 follow-up statements

499 
WWUS53 KSGF 010251
SVSSGF

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

MOC067-091-215-229-010315-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-190501T0315Z/
Douglas MO-Wright MO-Howell MO-Texas MO-
951 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DOUGLAS...SOUTHEASTERN WRIGHT...NORTHERN HOWELL AND
SOUTHERN TEXAS COUNTIES...

At 951 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 11 miles west of Houston to 9 miles south of
Norwood, moving east at 50 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...
Mountain Grove...                 Mountain View...
Willow Springs...                 Cabool...
Houston...                        Dawson...
Norwood...                        Summersville...
Raymondville...                   Brushyknob...
Arroll...                         Elk Creek...
Eunice...                         Yukon...
Hartshorn...                      Vanzant...
Clear Springs...                  Solo...
Pine Crest...                     Simmons...

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!

This line 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 3694 9253 3727 9233 3741 9164 3689 9166
      3687 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 262DEG 42KT 3730 9216 3698 9237 

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

$$

Titus

475 
WWUS53 KSGF 010310
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1010 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

MOC067-091-215-229-010319-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-190501T0315Z/
Douglas MO-Wright MO-Howell MO-Texas MO-
1010 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DOUGLAS...SOUTHEASTERN
WRIGHT...NORTHERN HOWELL AND SOUTHERN TEXAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
1015 PM CDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, hail and damaging winds remain likely and a 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of the area until 1100 PM CDT.

LAT...LON 3694 9253 3727 9233 3741 9164 3689 9166
      3687 9255
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 253DEG 50KT 3737 9187 3705 9208 

$$

Titus

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, 8:07 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 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, 9:37 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.