Alert archive / Missouri / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 1, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this high wind warning at Mar 31, 2023, 5:40 PM CDT for 10 counties in Missouri; Adams County, Brown County, Pike County, Illinois. It was in force for 3 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2023, 5:40 PM CDT (22:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2023, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
Counties Adams County, IL, Brown County, IL, Pike County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Marion County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO, Shelby County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 5:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Nne Ashland, MO | NON-THUNDERSTORM GUST FROM THE ASOS AT COLUMBIA REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Mar 31, 5:56 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 8 Ese Columbia, MO | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MESONET. |
| Mar 31, 6:18 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Laddonia, MO | |
| Mar 31, 7:14 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 1 Sse Columbia, MO | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MESONET SANBORN FIELD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 244 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 897 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 67 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 433 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 424 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
916 WWUS73 KLSX 312240 NPWLSX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service St Louis MO 540 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-050-010200- /O.UPG.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLSX.HW.W.0001.230331T2240Z-230401T0200Z/ Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO- Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-Callaway MO- Including the cities of Bowling Green, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Fulton, Mexico, Columbia, Hannibal, and Quincy 540 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois. Portions of central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-098>102-MOZ047>049-051-052-059>065- 011345- /O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T1800Z/ Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL- Marion IL-Washington IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Montgomery MO- Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO- Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO- Including the cities of Salem, Saint Louis, Alton, Washington, Centralia, Cahokia, Saint Charles, Jefferson City, Sullivan, Belleville, Union, Litchfield, Vandalia, and Edwardsville 540 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions of central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ILZ079-MOZ072>075-084-085-099-010600- /O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T0600Z/ Randolph IL-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO- Including the cities of Farmington, Sparta, and Chester 540 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Randolph IL County. In Missouri, Crawford MO, Washington MO, Iron MO, Madison MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, and Sainte Genevieve MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Byrd
1 follow-up statement
715 WWUS73 KLSX 010146 NPWLSX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service St Louis MO 846 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-050-011700- /O.EXP.KLSX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230401T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.230401T0200Z-230401T1800Z/ Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO- Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-Audrain MO-Callaway MO- Including the cities of Bowling Green, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Fulton, Mexico, Columbia, Hannibal, and Quincy 846 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois. Portions of central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-098>102-MOZ047>049-051-052-059>065- 011700- /O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T1800Z/ Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL- Marion IL-Washington IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Montgomery MO- Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO- Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO- Including the cities of Salem, Saint Louis, Alton, Washington, Centralia, Cahokia, Saint Charles, Jefferson City, Sullivan, Belleville, Union, Litchfield, Vandalia, and Edwardsville 846 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions of central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ILZ079-MOZ072>075-084-085-099-010600- /O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T0600Z/ Randolph IL-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO- Including the cities of Farmington, Sparta, and Chester 846 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Randolph IL County. In Missouri, Crawford MO, Washington MO, Iron MO, Madison MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, and Sainte Genevieve MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Byrd
The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 12:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Marion, Ralls | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 1:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Iron, Washington | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 1:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lewis | 8 min |
| Mar 31, 2:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Monroe | 46 min |
| Mar 31, 3:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Ralls | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 46 min |
| Mar 31, 3:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Marion, Ralls | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 3:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Monroe, Pike, Ralls | 49 min |
| Mar 31, 3:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Montgomery, Pike | 48 min |
| Mar 31, 4:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion, Ralls | 43 min |
| Mar 31, 4:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike, Ralls | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 4:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 4:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 5:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 5:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 19 min |
| Mar 31, 5:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 5:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 1:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Brown | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 4:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Adams, Brown, Pike | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 6:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Madison, Saint Clair | 47 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.