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Tornado Warning 32, NWS Springfield, MO

December 10, 20214 counties in Missouri

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.

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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, 6:22 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Grovespring, MOMOBILE 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Dec 10, 3:07 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC11 hr
Dec 10, 5:17 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC6 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.

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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

428 
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

$$

Perez
3 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

$$

Perez
816 
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

$$

Perez
613 
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 

$$

Rothstein

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 6:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries, Miller35 min
Dec 10, 6:19 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries, Miller26 min
Dec 10, 6:22 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMaries, Phelps, Pulaski38 min
Dec 10, 6:25 PM CSTTornado WarningSGFMaries, Phelps, Pulaski35 min
Dec 10, 6:27 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence26 min
Dec 10, 6:44 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSGFCedar, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk46 min
Dec 10, 6:48 PM CSTTornado WarningSGFMaries, Phelps15 min
Dec 10, 6:49 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDent, Phelps, Pulaski56 min
Dec 10, 7:04 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarry, Stone41 min
Dec 10, 7:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSGFDallas, Polk, Webster49 min
Dec 10, 7:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDent, Phelps, Texas46 min
Dec 10, 7:26 PM CSTTornado WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Stone34 min
Dec 10, 7:37 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Stone, Taney38 min
Dec 10, 7:37 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSGFCamden, Dallas, Laclede, Miller, Polk, Pulaski53 min
Dec 10, 7:39 PM CSTTornado WarningSGFChristian, Stone, Taney36 min
Dec 10, 7:45 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Douglas, Greene, Webster45 min
Dec 10, 7:54 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDallas, Greene, Laclede, Webster36 min
Dec 10, 7:58 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedSGFChristian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney47 min
Dec 10, 8:07 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFCamden, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski47 min
Dec 10, 8:24 PM CSTTornado WarningSGFDouglas, Texas, Wright18 min
Dec 10, 8:41 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Texas, Wright34 min
Dec 10, 9:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDent, Shannon, Texas35 min
Dec 10, 9:59 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFShannon31 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.