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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Springfield, MO

January 10, 2020Greene County, Webster County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Jan 10, 2020, 5:47 PM CST for Greene County, Webster County, Missouri. It was in force for 28 min. 2 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: Jan 10, 2020, 5:47 PM CST (23:47 UTC)
Expired: Jan 10, 2020, 6:15 PM CST
In force: 28 min
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Greene County, MO, Webster County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:48 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
Jan 10, 5:50 PM CST	TSTM WND DMG	Strafford, MO	DAMAGE TO BUSINESS AND ROOFS ON MULTIPLE HOMES IN A PATH THROUGH STRAFFORD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
Jan 10, 5:57 PM CST	HAIL 1	3 Ne Springfield, MO	REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).

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
Jan 10, 5:34 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	11 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 84 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: 619 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 540 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 2.0

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The text

As transmitted.

576 
WFUS53 KSGF 102347
TORSGF
MOC077-225-110015-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0007.200110T2347Z-200111T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
547 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Webster County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northeastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 615 PM CST.
    
* At 547 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Strafford, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Northeastern Springfield...       Marshfield...
  Strafford...                      Fair Grove...
  Niangua...                        Elkland...
  Rader...                          Bassville...
  Turners...                        Northview...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 77 and 109.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3725 9329 3742 9313 3742 9308 3749 9306
      3748 9269 3746 9269 3713 9312
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 221DEG 48KT 3725 9315 

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

$$

Albano

4 follow-up statements

146 
WWUS53 KSGF 102353
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
553 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

MOC077-225-110015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200111T0015Z/
Webster MO-Greene MO-
553 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...
    
At 553 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Strafford, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Strafford...                      Fair Grove...
Elkland...                        Bassville...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 85 and 90, between
mile markers 93 and 94, and between mile markers 101 and 109.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3729 9321 3742 9313 3742 9308 3749 9306
      3748 9277 3744 9277 3723 9313
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 219DEG 49KT 3733 9308 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Albano

908 
WWUS53 KSGF 102355
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
555 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

MOC077-225-110015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200111T0015Z/
Webster MO-Greene MO-
555 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...
    
At 554 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Fair Grove, or
near Strafford, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed a tornado at HWY 125 and HWY OO.

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...
Strafford...                      Fair Grove...
Elkland...                        Bassville...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 85 and 90, between
mile markers 93 and 94, and between mile markers 101 and 109.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3729 9321 3742 9313 3742 9308 3749 9306
      3748 9277 3744 9277 3723 9313
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 221DEG 48KT 3735 9306 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Albano

350 
WWUS53 KSGF 110002
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
602 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

MOC077-110012-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200111T0015Z/
Greene MO-
602 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GREENE 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 200 AM CST for southwestern
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3743 9308 3749 9306 3748 9277 3744 9277
      3727 9307 3727 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 221DEG 48KT 3743 9297 

$$

MOC225-110015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200111T0015Z/
Webster MO-
602 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER COUNTY...
    
At 602 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Marshfield, moving northeast at 55
mph.  This storm has a history of producing a tornado.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Elkland...                        

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 90, and between mile
markers 101 and 109.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3743 9308 3749 9306 3748 9277 3744 9277
      3727 9307 3727 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 221DEG 48KT 3743 9297 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Albano

779 
WWUS53 KSGF 110011
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
611 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

MOC225-110020-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200111T0015Z/
Webster MO-
611 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
615 PM CST...
    
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 portions of 
Webster and Dallas counties.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for southwestern
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3743 9308 3749 9306 3748 9277 3744 9277
      3727 9307 3727 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 221DEG 48KT 3749 9290 

$$

Albano

The office that day

Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 10, 2:55 AM CST	Winter Storm Warning	SGF	Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Jasper and 3 more	39 hr
Jan 10, 2:55 AM CST	Winter Weather Advisory	SGF	Barry, Camden, Christian, Dallas, Dent, Douglas and 15 more	39 hr
Jan 10, 9:14 AM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	Vernon	4 days
Jan 10, 9:14 AM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	St. Clair	19 hr
Jan 10, 10:16 AM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	Shannon	52 hr
Jan 10, 10:16 AM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	Shannon	62 hr
Jan 10, 10:19 AM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	Stone	53 hr
Jan 10, 12:29 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Barton	46 min
Jan 10, 12:46 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barton, Jasper	44 min
Jan 10, 1:11 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Barry	34 min
Jan 10, 1:23 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barton, Cedar, Vernon	52 min
Jan 10, 1:42 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Cedar, Vernon	33 min
Jan 10, 1:54 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Dade	36 min
Jan 10, 2:13 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Cedar, St. Clair	26 min
Jan 10, 2:22 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Cedar, Polk	38 min
Jan 10, 2:24 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Cedar, Polk	36 min
Jan 10, 2:27 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Miller	48 min
Jan 10, 2:35 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Polk	25 min
Jan 10, 2:38 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Camden, Miller	37 min
Jan 10, 2:45 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	SGF	McDonald	45 min
Jan 10, 2:51 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Hickory, Polk	24 min
Jan 10, 2:56 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	McDonald, Newton	37 min
Jan 10, 3:20 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton	40 min
Jan 10, 3:48 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Barry, Lawrence, Newton	27 min
Jan 10, 4:03 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Barry, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence and 3 more	19 hr
Jan 10, 4:14 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone	46 min
Jan 10, 4:54 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Christian, Lawrence, Stone, Taney	66 min
Jan 10, 5:01 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Barry, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence and 4 more	18 hr
Jan 10, 5:07 PM CST	Tornado Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	23 min
Jan 10, 5:22 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Christian, Greene, Stone	38 min
Jan 10, 5:33 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Maries and 4 more	17 hr
Jan 10, 5:45 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Webster, Wright	45 min

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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.