Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Kansas City, MO
NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 4, 2020, 2:59 AM CDT for Bates County, Cass County, Missouri. It was in force for 31 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
- Jun 4, 2020, 2:59 AM CDT (07:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2020, 3:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Kansas City, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bates County, MO, Cass County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 139 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
- 2970 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -42 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1684 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 106 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 4.0
The text
As transmitted.
153
WFUS53 KEAX 040759
TOREAX
MOC013-037-040830-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0004.200604T0759Z-200604T0830Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
259 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Cass County in west central Missouri...
Northeastern Bates County in west central Missouri...
* Until 330 AM CDT.
* At 259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Archie, or near Adrian, moving southeast at 45
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...
Adrian, Archie and Ballard.
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 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 3850 9442 3854 9433 3832 9407 3821 9408
3816 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0759Z 332DEG 41KT 3845 9432
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Barham3 follow-up statements
501
WWUS53 KEAX 040806
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
306 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
MOC037-040815-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200604T0830Z/
Cass MO-
306 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CASS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
west central Missouri.
LAT...LON 3842 9437 3846 9428 3826 9408 3821 9408
3816 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0805Z 336DEG 39KT 3840 9429
$$
MOC013-040830-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200604T0830Z/
Bates MO-
306 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BATES COUNTY...
At 305 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Adrian, moving southeast at 45 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...
Adrian.
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 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 3842 9437 3846 9428 3826 9408 3821 9408
3816 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0805Z 336DEG 39KT 3840 9429
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Barham391
WWUS53 KEAX 040815
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
315 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
MOC013-040830-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200604T0830Z/
Bates MO-
315 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BATES COUNTY...
At 315 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Butler, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Bates County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3833 9431 3837 9423 3821 9408 3816 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0815Z 337DEG 49KT 3829 9424
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Barham154
WWUS53 KEAX 040824
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
324 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
MOC013-040830-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200604T0830Z/
Bates MO-
324 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BATES COUNTY...
At 324 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Appleton City, or 9 miles southeast of
Butler, moving southeast 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Bates County.
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 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 3825 9426 3830 9417 3821 9408 3816 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0824Z 326DEG 49KT 3821 9417
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
BarhamThe office that day
Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Pettis | 35 min |
| Jun 3, 8:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Randolph | 24 min |
| Jun 3, 9:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Randolph | 46 min |
| Jun 3, 10:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Randolph | 6 hr |
| Jun 3, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Randolph | 30 min |
| Jun 3, 10:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Chariton, Howard, Randolph | 33 min |
| Jun 3, 10:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Howard | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 10:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Chariton, Macon | 47 min |
| Jun 3, 10:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Randolph | 43 min |
| Jun 3, 10:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Chariton | 22 min |
| Jun 3, 11:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Livingston | 34 min |
| Jun 3, 11:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Chariton, Howard | 5 hr |
| Jun 3, 11:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Chariton | 40 min |
| Jun 3, 11:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Chariton | 52 min |
| Jun 3, 11:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Carroll | 46 min |
| Jun 4, 12:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Ray | 42 min |
| Jun 4, 12:08 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Carroll, Saline | 37 min |
| Jun 4, 12:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Atchison | 46 min |
| Jun 4, 12:28 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Saline | 5 hr |
| Jun 4, 12:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Andrew, Buchanan, Holt | 44 min |
| Jun 4, 12:49 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EAX | Chariton, Linn, Macon, Randolph | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 12:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Holt, Nodaway | 39 min |
| Jun 4, 12:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette and 1 more | 38 min |
| Jun 4, 1:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Platte | 51 min |
| Jun 4, 1:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry and 1 more | 34 min |
| Jun 4, 1:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EAX | Andrew, Holt | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 1:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Caldwell | 44 min |
| Jun 4, 1:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson | 38 min |
| Jun 4, 1:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Platte and 1 more | 34 min |
| Jun 4, 1:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Gentry | 42 min |
| Jun 4, 1:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess and 5 more | 38 min |
| Jun 4, 2:03 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Livingston and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 2:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Daviess, DeKalb, Grundy, Livingston | 46 min |
| Jun 4, 2:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Cass | 43 min |
| Jun 4, 2:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Bates, Cass | 39 min |
| Jun 4, 2:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Henry, Jackson and 5 more | 49 min |
| Jun 4, 2:31 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Jackson | 14 min |
| Jun 4, 2:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Bates, Cass, Henry | 35 min |
| Jun 4, 3:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline | 4 min |
| Jun 4, 3:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and 1 more | 39 min |
| Jun 4, 3:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Bates | 14 min |
| Jun 4, 3:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EAX | Carroll, Lafayette, Ray, Saline | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 3:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Cooper, Pettis | 50 min |
| Jun 4, 3:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Carroll | 4 days |
| Jun 4, 3:52 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Howard | 32 hr |
| Jun 4, 3:57 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Ray | 21 days |
| Jun 4, 4:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | EAX | Chariton, Howard, Randolph | 6 hr |
| Jun 4, 4:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Ray, Saline | 6 hr |
| Jun 4, 7:38 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Johnson, Pettis | 45 hr |
| Jun 4, 7:38 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cooper, Saline | 3 days |
| Jun 4, 8:02 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cass, Henry, Johnson | 15 hr |
| Jun 4, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Saline | 60 hr |
| Jun 4, 9:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cooper | 36 hr |
| Jun 4, 10:15 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Daviess, Howard, Lafayette and 3 more | 24 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.