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Tornado Warning 95, NWS Springfield, MO

May 23, 2019Dent County, Phelps County, Pulaski County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at May 23, 2019, 2:22 AM CDT for Dent County, Phelps County, Pulaski County, Missouri. It was in force for 38 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 23, 2019, 2:22 AM CDT (07:22 UTC)
Expired: May 23, 2019, 3:00 AM CDT
In force: 38 min
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Dent County, MO, Phelps County, MO, Pulaski County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:23 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, 9:44 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 186 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.

883 
WFUS53 KSGF 230722
TORSGF
MOC065-161-169-230800-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0095.190523T0722Z-190523T0800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
222 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Dent County in south central Missouri...
  Southeastern Pulaski County in central Missouri...
  Southwestern Phelps County in east central Missouri...

* Until 300 AM CDT.
    
* At 222 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fort Leonard Wood, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Northeastern Fort Leonard Wood... Edgar Springs...
  Lenox...                          Beulah...
  Lecoma...                         Lake Spring...
  Anutt...                          

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 181 and 183.
 
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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3760 9203 3765 9209 3775 9210 3782 9204
      3786 9167 3760 9168
TIME...MOT...LOC 0722Z 261DEG 25KT 3770 9207 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Hatch

3 follow-up statements

036 
WWUS53 KSGF 230731
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
231 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

MOC169-230741-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0095.000000T0000Z-190523T0800Z/
Pulaski MO-
231 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI 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 400 AM CDT for south central,
central and east central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3760 9168 3760 9199 3765 9203 3777 9203
      3782 9200 3786 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0731Z 261DEG 28KT 3771 9197 

$$

MOC065-161-230800-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0095.000000T0000Z-190523T0800Z/
Dent MO-Phelps MO-
231 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DENT AND SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTIES...
    
At 231 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Fort Leonard Wood, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Edgar Springs...                  Lenox...
Beulah...                         Lake Spring...
Lecoma...                         Anutt...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 183.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3760 9168 3760 9199 3765 9203 3777 9203
      3782 9200 3786 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0731Z 261DEG 28KT 3771 9197 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Hatch

972 
WWUS53 KSGF 230737
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
237 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

MOC065-161-230800-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0095.000000T0000Z-190523T0800Z/
Dent MO-Phelps MO-
237 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DENT AND SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTIES...
    
At 236 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 14 miles east of Fort Leonard Wood, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Edgar Springs...                  Lenox...
Beulah...                         Lake Spring...
Lecoma...                         Anutt...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 183.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3764 9168 3762 9191 3766 9201 3777 9203
      3782 9200 3786 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 269DEG 34KT 3771 9190 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Hatch

771 
WWUS53 KSGF 230746
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
246 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

MOC065-161-230800-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0095.000000T0000Z-190523T0800Z/
Dent MO-Phelps MO-
246 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DENT AND SOUTHWESTERN PHELPS COUNTIES...
    
At 245 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles south of Newburg, or 15 miles south of Rolla,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Edgar Springs...                  Lenox...
Lake Spring...                    Lecoma...
Anutt...                          

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 183.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3764 9168 3764 9182 3767 9194 3775 9195
      3783 9190 3786 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 250DEG 25KT 3773 9182 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Hatch

The 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 EmergencyTornado observed	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, 8:14 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	SGF	Vernon	19 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 Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	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 Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	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 Tornado observed	SGF	Cedar, Dade, Polk	42 min
May 22, 9:40 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	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 Tornado observed	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 Tornado observed	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, 2:44 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.