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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Kansas City, MO
NWS Kansas City, MO issued this tornado warning at Oct 24, 2021, 4:57 PM CDT for Cooper County, Pettis County, Missouri. It was in force for 33 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
- Oct 24, 2021, 4:57 PM CDT (21:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 24, 2021, 5:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Kansas City, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Cooper County, MO, Pettis County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 4:57 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 S Sedalia, MO | NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND EVIDENCE OF A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO JUST SOUTH OF SEDALIA. |
| Oct 24, 4:59 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 S Sedalia Memorial Ar, MO | BRIEF CIRCULATION WITH DEBRIS JUST EAST OF SEDALIA ALONG HWY 50. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2:06 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 226 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
- 860 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -152 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 737 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 225 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
928
WFUS53 KEAX 242157
TOREAX
MOC053-159-242230-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0026.211024T2157Z-211024T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
457 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Pettis County in central Missouri...
Cooper County in central Missouri...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 457 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Smithton, or near Sedalia, moving east at 45 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...
Sedalia, Boonville, Pilot Grove, Smithton, Otterville, Bunceton,
Prairie Home, Wooldridge, Sedalia Memorial Arpt and Clifton City.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 102 and
114.
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 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3862 9307
3857 9343 3874 9331 3898 9265 3897 9261
3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 249DEG 40KT 3870 9316
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BT6 follow-up statements
054
WWUS53 KEAX 242200
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
500 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC053-159-242230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Pettis MO-Cooper MO-
500 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL PETTIS AND COOPER COUNTIES...
At 500 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Smithton, or near Sedalia, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sedalia, Boonville, Pilot Grove, Smithton, Otterville, Bunceton,
Prairie Home, Wooldridge, Sedalia Memorial Arpt and Clifton City.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 103 and
114.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3862 9307
3863 9325 3875 9323 3898 9265 3897 9261
3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 249DEG 40KT 3872 9311
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BT600
WWUS53 KEAX 242204 RRA
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
504 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC053-159-242230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Pettis MO-Cooper MO-
504 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL PETTIS AND COOPER COUNTIES...
At 504 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Smithton, or 8
miles east of Sedalia, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...NWS employee confirmed tornado.
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...
Boonville, Pilot Grove, Smithton, Otterville, Bunceton, Prairie Home,
Wooldridge and Clifton City.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 103 and
114.
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 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3862 9307
3864 9319 3877 9316 3898 9265 3897 9261
3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 261DEG 36KT 3871 9308
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BT799
WWUS53 KEAX 242213
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
513 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC159-242222-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Pettis MO-
513 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PETTIS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3881 9306
3898 9265 3897 9261 3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 257DEG 38KT 3874 9296
$$
MOC053-242230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Cooper MO-
513 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR COOPER
COUNTY...
At 512 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Otterville, or 11
miles northwest of Tipton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Boonville, Pilot Grove, Otterville, Bunceton, Prairie Home,
Wooldridge and Clifton City.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 103 and
114.
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 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3881 9306
3898 9265 3897 9261 3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 257DEG 38KT 3874 9296
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BT546
WWUS53 KEAX 242218
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
518 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC053-242230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Cooper MO-
518 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR COOPER
COUNTY...
At 517 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bunceton, or 9
miles northwest of Tipton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Boonville, Pilot Grove, Otterville, Bunceton, Prairie Home,
Wooldridge and Clifton City.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 103 and
114.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9306 3881 9306
3898 9265 3897 9261 3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 249DEG 38KT 3876 9290
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BT842
WWUS53 KEAX 242219
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
519 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC053-242230-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Cooper MO-
519 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COOPER COUNTY...
At 518 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bunceton, or 9
miles northwest of Tipton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Boonville, Bunceton, Prairie Home and Wooldridge.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 103 and
114.
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 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9295 3884 9295
3898 9265 3897 9261 3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 249DEG 38KT 3876 9288
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BT931
WWUS53 KEAX 242227
SVSEAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
527 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
MOC053-242237-
/O.EXP.KEAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211024T2230Z/
Cooper MO-
527 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COOPER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
530 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Missouri.
LAT...LON 3872 9260 3868 9276 3870 9295 3884 9295
3898 9265 3897 9261 3897 9256 3892 9250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 249DEG 40KT 3879 9277
$$
BTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Grundy | 23 min |
| Oct 24, 1:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Buchanan | 34 min |
| Oct 24, 5:07 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EAX | Grundy, Harrison, Sullivan | 5 hr |
| Oct 24, 8:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston | 37 hr |
| Oct 24, 2:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Andrew, Buchanan, Holt | 40 min |
| Oct 24, 2:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Andrew, Holt | 33 min |
| Oct 24, 2:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Andrew, Buchanan, DeKalb | 29 min |
| Oct 24, 2:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Andrew | 23 min |
| Oct 24, 2:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb | 46 min |
| Oct 24, 2:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb | 24 min |
| Oct 24, 3:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry | 37 min |
| Oct 24, 3:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Clinton | 34 min |
| Oct 24, 3:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston | 25 min |
| Oct 24, 4:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EAX | Henry, Johnson | 23 min |
| Oct 24, 4:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Livingston | 35 min |
| Oct 24, 4:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Grundy, Harrison, Mercer | 29 min |
| Oct 24, 4:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Johnson, Pettis | 31 min |
| Oct 24, 4:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Linn, Livingston, Sullivan | 38 min |
| Oct 24, 4:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Cooper, Pettis | 49 min |
| Oct 24, 5:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EAX | Adair, Linn, Macon, Sullivan | 35 min |
| Oct 24, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EAX | Adair, Schuyler | 17 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.