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Tornado Warning 41, NWS St. Louis, MO

December 10, 20214 counties in Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 6:49 PM CST for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 41 min. 3 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
Dec 10, 2021, 6:49 PM CST (00:49 UTC)
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 7:30 PM CST
In force
41 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Osage County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 10, 6:58 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG6 W Bland, MOSTRONG WINDS HAVE BROUGHT DOWN TREE BRANCHES.
Dec 10, 7:22 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 N Gerald, MOFRANKLIN COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE ACROSS HIGHWAY Y NORTH OF GERALD AT WHEELER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Dec 10, 7:29 PM CSTHAIL 0.253 W Union, MOREPORT OF PEA SIZED HAIL JUST WEST OF UNION.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Dec 10, 5:17 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 261 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 637 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 344 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
637 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-23 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1113 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
344 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
300 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.2
Supercell composite
8.4

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The text

As transmitted.

033 
WFUS53 KLSX 110049
TORLSX
MOC071-073-151-219-110130-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0041.211211T0049Z-211211T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
649 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Southeastern Osage County in central Missouri...
  South central Warren County in east central Missouri...
  Central Gasconade County in east central Missouri...

* Until 730 PM CST.
    
* At 649 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Bland, moving northeast at 65 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Owensville around 655 PM CST.
  Rosebud and Drake around 700 PM CST.
  Gerald around 705 PM CST.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Beaufort, New Haven, Washington and Union.

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 3843 9181 3875 9117 3848 9097 3824 9164
      3829 9165 3829 9173
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 241DEG 57KT 3833 9162 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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2 follow-up statements
187 
WWUS53 KLSX 110058
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
658 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

MOC151-110108-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Osage MO-
658 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OSAGE 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 1100 PM CST for central and
east central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3852 9164 3875 9117 3848 9097 3824 9164
      3828 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 241DEG 57KT 3840 9146 

$$

MOC071-073-219-110130-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Franklin MO-Warren MO-Gasconade MO-
658 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN...SOUTH CENTRAL WARREN AND CENTRAL GASCONADE
COUNTIES...
    
At 658 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rosebud, moving northeast at 65 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...
  Beaufort, New Haven, Washington and Union.

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 3852 9164 3875 9117 3848 9097 3824 9164
      3828 9165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 241DEG 57KT 3840 9146 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

19
854 
WWUS53 KLSX 110110
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
710 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

MOC071-073-219-110130-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211211T0130Z/
Franklin MO-Warren MO-Gasconade MO-
710 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN...SOUTH CENTRAL WARREN AND SOUTHEASTERN
GASCONADE COUNTIES...
    
At 710 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beaufort, moving northeast at 65 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...
Washington, Union, Owensville, New Haven, Gerald, Rosebud, Beaufort,
Treloar, Berger, Leslie, Lyon and Holstein.

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 3875 9117 3848 9097 3827 9157 3867 9134
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 240DEG 55KT 3850 9126 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 6:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau47 min
Dec 10, 6:18 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCole, Osage42 min
Dec 10, 6:27 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXAudrain, Callaway34 min
Dec 10, 6:30 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXCallaway, Cole, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage45 min
Dec 10, 6:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Osage48 min
Dec 10, 6:42 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXPike48 min
Dec 10, 6:50 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXAudrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls40 min
Dec 10, 7:00 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXGasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, Warren45 min
Dec 10, 7:02 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade43 min
Dec 10, 7:11 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXLincoln, Montgomery, Pike49 min
Dec 10, 7:16 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren44 min
Dec 10, 7:30 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXLincoln45 min
Dec 10, 7:35 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren40 min
Dec 10, 7:49 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington26 min
Dec 10, 8:06 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis39 min
Dec 10, 8:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin35 min
Dec 10, 8:29 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis30 min
Dec 10, 8:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Osage41 min
Dec 10, 8:47 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren43 min
Dec 10, 9:07 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren and 1 more38 min
Dec 10, 9:39 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis51 min
Dec 10, 10:00 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXIron, Reynolds45 min
Dec 10, 10:05 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCity of Saint Louis25 min
Dec 10, 10:14 PM CSTTornado WarningLSXIron, Madison, Reynolds46 min
Dec 10, 10:19 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois41 min
Dec 10, 10:26 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXReynolds20 min
Dec 10, 10:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMadison18 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.