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Winter Storm Watch 1, NWS St. Louis, MO

February 8, 2021Iron County, Madison County, Reynolds County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this winter storm watch at Feb 8, 2021, 2:16 PM CST for Iron County, Madison County, Reynolds County, Missouri. It took effect at Feb 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 8, 2021, 2:16 PM CST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 9, 2021, 4:02 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO

Counties Iron County, MO, Madison County, MO, Reynolds County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 284 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -42 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
536 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

623 
WWUS43 KLSX 082016
WSWLSX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
216 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

MOZ084-085-099-091200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.WS.A.0001.210210T0600Z-210211T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
216 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a mix of freezing
  drizzle and sleet is expected tonight. Additional sleet
  accumulations of less than a half inch and ice accumulations of
  one tenth to two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  a mix of freezing rain and sleet is likely late Tuesday night
  through late Wednesday night. Total sleet accumulation of up to
  a half inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter inch is 
  possible.

* WHERE...Iron MO, Madison MO and Reynolds MO Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard. 

A Winter Storm Watch is advanced notice that the potential for
severe winter weather exists in the Watch area, but it does not
mean it is a certainty. Those in the Watch area should begin
preparing in case the storm does materialize. If you have travel
planned, you may want to adjust your travel time to avoid the
storm. Also, you should use this advanced notice to make certain
your vehicle is winterized. Make preparations at home by stocking
emergency supplies, such as food, medicine, and extra heating
fuel, just in case the storm makes travel impossible. This is
especially important for those living in rural areas. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

ILZ069-070-074-079-101-102-MOZ065-072>075-091200-
/O.CON.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
Clinton IL-Crawford MO-Jefferson MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Randolph IL-Saint Clair-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, Chester, 
Farmington, Salem, and Sparta
216 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow, sleet and freezing drizzle are expected.
  Total snow and sleet accumulations of less than an inch and ice
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Missouri and south central 
  and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions for the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the
latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

CVKING
2 follow-up statements
140 
WWUS43 KLSX 090357
WSWLSX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
957 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

ILZ064-065-098>100-MOZ052-059>064-091200-
/O.EXA.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Fayette IL-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Jersey IL-
Lincoln MO-Madison IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis City MO-
Saint Louis MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Edwardsville, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, and Washington
957 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Missouri and south central 
  and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard. 

In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the
latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

MOZ084-085-099-091600-
/O.CON.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WS.A.0001.210210T0600Z-210211T1200Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
957 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Reynolds MO, Iron MO and Madison MO Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard. 

A Winter Storm Watch is advanced notice that the potential for
severe winter weather exists in the Watch area, but it does not
mean it is a certainty. Those in the Watch area should begin
preparing in case the storm does materialize. If you have travel
planned, you may want to adjust your travel time to avoid the
storm. Also, you should use this advanced notice to make certain
your vehicle is winterized. Make preparations at home by stocking
emergency supplies, such as food, medicine, and extra heating
fuel, just in case the storm makes travel impossible. This is
especially important for those living in rural areas. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

ILZ069-070-074-079-101-102-MOZ065-072>075-091200-
/O.CON.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
Clinton IL-Crawford MO-Jefferson MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Randolph IL-Saint Clair-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, Chester, 
Farmington, Salem, and Sparta
957 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri and 
  south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard. 

In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the
latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

Carney
694 
WWUS43 KLSX 091002
WSWLSX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
402 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021


MOZ084-085-099-092215-
/O.CAN.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KLSX.WS.A.0001.210210T0600Z-210211T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLSX.WW.Y.0011.210210T0600Z-210211T1200Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
402 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch.

* WHERE...Iron MO, Madison MO and Reynolds MO Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

&&

$$

ILZ064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ052-059>065-072>075-091115-
/O.CAN.KLSX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Clinton IL-Crawford MO-Fayette IL-Franklin MO-
Gasconade MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Lincoln MO-Madison IL-
Marion IL-Monroe IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Warren MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, 
Salem, Sparta, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, and Washington
402 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has ended. Therefore, the advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

Gosselin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 8, 9:18 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Lincoln and 9 more19 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.