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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 29, NWS Kansas City, MO

April 23, 20225 counties in Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 23, 2022, 6:21 PM CDT for 5 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2022, 6:21 PM CDT (23:21 UTC)
Expired
Apr 23, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Andrew County, MO, Gentry County, MO, Holt County, MO, Nodaway County, MO, Worth County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 163 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:21 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.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 23, 4:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 183 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2022-04-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2022-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 292 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
12 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-305 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1065 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
292 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
348 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Kansas City, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 23, 3:24 PM CDT, 2 hours 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 3:24 PM CDT, 2 hours 57 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT, 13 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
515 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-241015-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
515 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

 Very strong south winds are expected today with wind gusts to 50 mph
 likely.

 There is a chance for severe storms this evening. Damaging winds
 are the main threat.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

 No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 23, 4:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
415 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

MOZ001-002-232145-
Atchison MO-Nodaway MO-
415 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Atchison and northwestern Nodaway Counties through 445 PM CDT...

At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rock Port, or near Tarkio, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Tarkio, Rock Port, Westboro and Watson.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 113 and 118.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4057 9502 4035 9548 4049 9563 4058 9550
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 232DEG 47KT 4047 9548

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Leighton
Special weather statement, Apr 23, 4:28 PM CDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
428 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

MOZ001-002-011-232200-
Atchison MO-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-
428 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Atchison, Holt and
western Nodaway Counties through 500 PM CDT...

At 428 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rock Port to 7 miles west of Craig to near
Goff. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Fairfax, Burlington Junction, Hopkins,
Maitland, Skidmore, Craig, Clearmont, Elmo, Big Lake, Westboro,
Quitman, Fortescue, Bigelow, Corning and Indian Cave State Park.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 78 and 116.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Kansas...and northwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4057 9482 4050 9481 3996 9526 4003 9535
      4003 9540 4006 9542 4007 9539 4012 9539
      4018 9548 4024 9547 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4030 9557 4049 9560 4058 9542
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 238DEG 50KT 4045 9554 4020 9551 3971 9588

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Leighton
Local storm report, Apr 23, 4:44 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
444 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0435 PM     TSTM WND GST     TARKIO                  40.44N 95.38W
04/23/2022  E55 MPH          ATCHISON           MO   PUBLIC

            NO BRANCHES DOWN, NO DAMAGE.

&&

BT
Special weather statement, Apr 23, 5:45 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
545 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

KSZ102-MOZ002-011-012-232330-
Doniphan KS-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-Andrew MO-
545 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Doniphan, eastern Holt, southwestern Nodaway and northwestern Andrew
Counties through 630 PM CDT...

At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Robinson, or near Hiawatha, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mound City, Highland, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Fillmore, White
Cloud, Graham, Leona, Fortescue and Iowa Point.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 65 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Kansas...and northwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4026 9510 4019 9491 4003 9485 3974 9534
      4000 9534 4000 9531 4003 9535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 226DEG 46KT 3980 9544

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Leighton
Special weather statement, Apr 23, 5:54 PM CDT, 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
554 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

MOZ001-002-011-232330-
Atchison MO-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-
554 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Atchison, northwestern Holt and northwestern Nodaway Counties through
630 PM CDT...

At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Craig, or 9 miles northwest of Mound City, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Fairfax, Burlington Junction, Hopkins, Skidmore, Craig, Clearmont,
Elmo, Pickering, Braddyville, Big Lake, Quitman and Corning.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 87 and 100.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4057 9463 4006 9540 4012 9539 4018 9548
      4023 9547 4025 9549 4058 9516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 226DEG 46KT 4026 9531

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Leighton

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 4:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXAtchison30 min
Apr 23, 4:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXAtchison, Holt32 min
Apr 23, 4:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAtchison, Holt, Nodaway40 min
Apr 23, 5:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXHolt45 min
Apr 23, 5:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXNodaway36 min
Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXJohnson, Miami47 min

Nearby

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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.