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Tornado Warning 32, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 6:21 PM CST for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 39 min. 1 report 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, 6:21 PM CST (00:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 7:00 PM CST
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Laclede County, MO, Pulaski County, MO, Texas County, MO, Wright County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 6:22 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Grovespring, MO | MOBILE HOME MOVED OFF ITS FOUNDATION NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY M AND DD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:07 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
| Dec 10, 5:17 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KSGF 110021
TORSGF
MOC105-169-215-229-110100-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0032.211211T0021Z-211211T0100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
621 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Wright County in southwestern Missouri...
Southeastern Laclede County in southwestern Missouri...
Southwestern Pulaski County in central Missouri...
Northwestern Texas County in south central Missouri...
* Until 700 PM CST.
* At 621 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles east of Niangua, or 14 miles east of
Marshfield, 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...
Southwestern Fort Leonard Wood... Waynesville...
Plato... Twin Bridges...
Competition... Manes...
Lynchburg... Grovespring...
Falcon... Success...
Laquey... Roby...
Dry Knob...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 150 and 155.
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 3740 9195 3735 9265 3741 9269 3748 9269
3783 9226
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 242DEG 48KT 3740 9266
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Perez3 follow-up statements
844
WWUS53 KSGF 110032
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
632 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
MOC229-110042-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211211T0100Z/
Wright MO-
632 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN WRIGHT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for south central
Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CST
for central and southwestern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3748 9201 3748 9260 3753 9263 3783 9226
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 241DEG 41KT 3750 9249
$$
MOC105-169-215-110100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211211T0100Z/
Laclede MO-Pulaski MO-Texas MO-
632 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LACLEDE...SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI AND NORTHWESTERN TEXAS
COUNTIES...
At 632 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 14 miles southeast of Lebanon, moving northeast at 50
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...
Southwestern Fort Leonard Wood... Waynesville...
Plato... Twin Bridges...
Competition... Laquey...
Roby... Lynchburg...
Dry Knob... Falcon...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 150 and 155.
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 3748 9201 3748 9260 3753 9263 3783 9226
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 241DEG 41KT 3750 9249
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Perez816
WWUS53 KSGF 110042
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
642 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
MOC105-169-215-110100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211211T0100Z/
Laclede MO-Pulaski MO-Texas MO-
642 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL LACLEDE...SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI AND NORTHWESTERN TEXAS
COUNTIES...
At 642 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles southwest of Fort Leonard Wood, moving northeast
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Southwestern Fort Leonard Wood... Waynesville...
Laquey... Falcon...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 152 and 155.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 9205 3752 9232 3764 9243 3783 9226
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 240DEG 43KT 3760 9231
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Perez613
WWUS53 KSGF 110057
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
657 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
MOC105-169-215-110107-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211211T0100Z/
Laclede MO-Pulaski MO-Texas MO-
657 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LACLEDE...SOUTHWESTERN
PULASKI AND NORTHWESTERN TEXAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for south central
Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CST
for central and southwestern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3754 9205 3752 9232 3764 9243 3783 9226
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 242DEG 48KT 3768 9212
$$
RothsteinThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 6:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Maries, Miller | 35 min |
| Dec 10, 6:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Maries, Miller | 26 min |
| Dec 10, 6:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Maries, Phelps, Pulaski | 38 min |
| Dec 10, 6:25 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Maries, Phelps, Pulaski | 35 min |
| Dec 10, 6:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence | 26 min |
| Dec 10, 6:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk | 46 min |
| Dec 10, 6:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Maries, Phelps | 15 min |
| Dec 10, 6:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Pulaski | 56 min |
| Dec 10, 7:04 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Stone | 41 min |
| Dec 10, 7:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Polk, Webster | 49 min |
| Dec 10, 7:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Phelps, Texas | 46 min |
| Dec 10, 7:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Stone | 34 min |
| Dec 10, 7:37 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Stone, Taney | 38 min |
| Dec 10, 7:37 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Miller, Polk, Pulaski | 53 min |
| Dec 10, 7:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Stone, Taney | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 7:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Greene, Webster | 45 min |
| Dec 10, 7:54 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Webster | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 7:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney | 47 min |
| Dec 10, 8:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski | 47 min |
| Dec 10, 8:24 PM CST | Tornado Warning | SGF | Douglas, Texas, Wright | 18 min |
| Dec 10, 8:41 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Howell, Texas, Wright | 34 min |
| Dec 10, 9:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dent, Shannon, Texas | 35 min |
| Dec 10, 9:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Shannon | 31 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.