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Tornado Warning 2, NWS St. Louis, MO

February 22, 2023Lincoln County, Montgomery County, Warren County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Feb 22, 2023, 12:34 PM CST for Lincoln County, Montgomery County, Warren County, Missouri. It was in force for 56 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 22, 2023, 12:34 PM CST (18:34 UTC)
Expired: Feb 22, 2023, 1:30 PM CST
In force: 56 min
Issued by: NWS St. Louis, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Lincoln County, MO, Montgomery County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:35 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.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Feb 22, 12:20 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 230 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 774 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 653 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 724 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

379 
WFUS53 KLSX 221834
TORLSX
MOC113-139-219-221930-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0002.230222T1834Z-230222T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1234 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Lincoln County in east central Missouri...
  East central Montgomery County in east central Missouri...
  Northeastern Warren County in east central Missouri...

* Until 130 PM CST.

* At 1233 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Hawk Point, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Hawk Point around 1245 PM CST.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Davis, Troy, Moscow Mills, Fountain N' Lakes, Elsberry and Winfield.

This also includes Cuivre River State Park.
 
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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071 3900 9068
      3894 9066 3893 9069 3892 9069 3891 9072
      3892 9074 3893 9073 3892 9079 3888 9081
      3889 9095 3887 9096 3886 9126 3900 9132
      3920 9072
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 246DEG 34KT 3892 9123 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRB

5 follow-up statements

254 
WWUS53 KLSX 221843
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1243 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

MOC139-219-221853-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Montgomery MO-Warren MO-
1243 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND NORTHEASTERN
WARREN COUNTIES 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 600 PM CST for southwestern
Illinois...and east central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3888 9081
      3889 9095 3887 9096 3887 9110 3893 9111
      3893 9117 3895 9119 3899 9119 3903 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 241DEG 38KT 3898 9112 

$$

MOC113-221930-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Lincoln MO-
1243 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CST FOR LINCOLN
COUNTY...

At 1243 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Hawk Point, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
  Troy, Moscow Mills, Davis, Fountain N' Lakes and Elsberry.

This also includes Cuivre River State Park.
 
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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3888 9081
      3889 9095 3887 9096 3887 9110 3893 9111
      3893 9117 3895 9119 3899 9119 3903 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 241DEG 38KT 3898 9112 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRB

696 
WWUS53 KLSX 221857
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1257 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

MOC113-221930-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Lincoln MO-
1257 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CST FOR EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 1257 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Davis, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Troy, Elsberry, Moscow Mills, Winfield, Davis, Fountain N' Lakes,
Chain of Rocks, Flint Hill, Old Monroe, Foley and New Hope.

This also includes Cuivre River State Park.
 
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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3888 9081
      3889 9095 3887 9096 3887 9099 3909 9104
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 246DEG 34KT 3904 9096 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRB

575 
WWUS53 KLSX 221907
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
107 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

MOC113-221930-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Lincoln MO-
107 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CST FOR EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 106 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
mainly rural areas of Lincoln County, moving east at 40 mph. 

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Elsberry, Winfield, Fountain N' Lakes, Chain of Rocks, Old Monroe,
Foley and New Hope.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3888 9081
      3889 9090 3913 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 248DEG 36KT 3908 9085 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRB

506 
WWUS53 KLSX 221914
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
114 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

MOC113-221930-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Lincoln MO-
114 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CST FOR EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 114 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Elsberry, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Elsberry, Winfield, Chain of Rocks, Old Monroe and Foley. 

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3889 9080
      3915 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 246DEG 34KT 3911 9076 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRB

474 
WWUS53 KLSX 221921 RRA
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
121 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

MOC113-221931-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230222T1930Z/
Lincoln MO-
121 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 130
PM CST...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southwestern
Illinois...and east central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3920 9072 3914 9071 3910 9068 3905 9071
      3899 9068 3894 9067 3893 9069 3892 9069
      3891 9072 3893 9073 3892 9079 3889 9080
      3915 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 246DEG 34KT 3913 9071 

$$

MRB

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 22, 7:18 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren	32 min
Feb 22, 7:41 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lincoln, Saint Charles	34 min
Feb 22, 11:58 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Audrain, Callaway, Franklin, Gasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery and 3 more	62 min
Feb 22, 12:08 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Crawford, Franklin, Washington	67 min
Feb 22, 12:24 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LSX	Franklin, Saint Charles, Warren	51 min
Feb 22, 12:41 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Lincoln, Saint Charles	64 min
Feb 22, 1:03 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LSX	Saint Charles	27 min
Feb 22, 1:53 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois	52 min
Feb 22, 1:57 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LSX	Saint Charles	63 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.