Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 73, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at May 22, 2019, 8:14 PM CDT for Vernon County, Missouri. It was in force for 19 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, 8:14 PM CDT (01:14 UTC)
- Expired
- May 22, 2019, 8:33 PM CDT
- In force
- 19 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
County Vernon County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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, 3:32 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
837
WFUS53 KSGF 230114
TORSGF
MOC217-230145-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0073.190523T0114Z-190523T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
814 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Vernon County in west central Missouri...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Nevada, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Nevada... Walker...
Schell City... Milo...
Harwood...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 84 and 91.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 9418 3800 9406 3780 9407 3773 9436
3779 9439
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 233DEG 26KT 3779 9432
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
Hatch1 follow-up statement
657
WWUS53 KSGF 230133
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
833 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019
MOC217-230142-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-190523T0145Z/
Vernon MO-
833 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN VERNON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However
small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
and west central Missouri.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Springfield.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of the county.
LAT...LON 3803 9418 3800 9406 3780 9407 3773 9436
3779 9439
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 233DEG 26KT 3787 9418
$$
HatchThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 67 min |
| May 22, 7:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 64 min |
| May 22, 7:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 47 min |
| May 22, 7:21 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Jasper, St. Clair, Vernon | 6 hr |
| May 22, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 51 min |
| May 22, 7:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 64 min |
| May 22, 7:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Vernon | 42 min |
| May 22, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton | 52 min |
| May 22, 7:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 51 min |
| May 22, 8:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 30 min |
| May 22, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 62 min |
| May 22, 8:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Vernon | 41 min |
| May 22, 8:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 34 min |
| May 22, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 31 min |
| May 22, 8:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton | 20 min |
| May 22, 8:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | St. Clair, Vernon | 26 min |
| May 22, 8:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 41 min |
| May 22, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 44 min |
| May 22, 8:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 24 min |
| May 22, 9:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade | 45 min |
| May 22, 9:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Benton, Morgan | 8 hr |
| May 22, 9:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Benton | 27 min |
| May 22, 9:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Cedar | 38 min |
| May 22, 9:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Morgan | 36 min |
| May 22, 9:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Vernon | 48 min |
| May 22, 9:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Polk | 42 min |
| May 22, 9:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | McDonald | 50 min |
| May 22, 9:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade | 34 min |
| May 22, 9:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 8 hr |
| May 22, 10:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Polk | 29 min |
| May 22, 10:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Polk | 35 min |
| May 22, 10:14 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 8 hr |
| May 22, 10:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Vernon | 43 min |
| May 22, 10:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 12 min |
| May 22, 10:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Polk | 45 min |
| May 22, 10:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Miller, Morgan | 52 min |
| May 22, 10:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller, Morgan | 30 min |
| May 22, 11:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede | 18 min |
| May 22, 11:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Miller | 16 min |
| May 22, 11:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Cedar, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 65 min |
| May 23, 12:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede | 40 min |
| May 23, 12:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Polk | 42 min |
| May 23, 12:52 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede | 23 min |
| May 23, 1:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Pulaski | 49 min |
| May 23, 1:13 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Camden, Miller, Pulaski | 32 min |
| May 23, 1:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 56 min |
| May 23, 1:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 46 min |
| May 23, 1:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Maries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski | 37 min |
| May 23, 1:56 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Pulaski | 34 min |
| May 23, 2:13 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 9 hr |
| May 23, 2:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | McDonald, Newton | 62 min |
| May 23, 2:22 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Pulaski | 38 min |
| May 23, 2:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Greene | 46 min |
| May 23, 2:51 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps | 24 min |
| May 23, 2:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Greene, Polk | 53 min |
| May 23, 3:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Lawrence | 40 min |
| May 23, 3:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Webster | 44 min |
| May 23, 3:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Webster | 22 min |
| May 23, 3:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 8 hr |
| May 23, 4:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Jasper | 49 min |
| May 23, 4:38 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 52 min |
| May 23, 4:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Texas | 42 min |
| May 23, 5:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Lawrence | 4 hr |
| May 23, 5:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Lawrence | 47 min |
| May 23, 5:35 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Dade, Greene, Lawrence | 6 hr |
| May 23, 6:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Greene | 40 min |
| May 23, 6:13 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 6 hr |
| May 23, 6:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper, Newton | 57 hr |
| May 23, 8:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Greene, Lawrence | 2 hr |
| May 23, 9:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Dallas, Laclede, Polk, Webster | 3 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.