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Tornado Warning 15, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 14, 2024Franklin County, Warren County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 5:54 PM CDT for Franklin County, Warren County, Missouri. It was in force for 36 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
Mar 14, 2024, 5:54 PM CDT (22:54 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2024, 6:30 PM CDT
In force
36 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Franklin County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 1:33 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 283 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2024-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 461 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2024-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
461 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-50 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
856 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

130 
WFUS53 KLSX 142254
TORLSX
MOC071-219-142330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0015.240314T2254Z-240314T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
554 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Southeastern Warren County in east central Missouri...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near New Haven, 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  New Haven and Treloar around 600 PM CDT.
  Marthasville around 605 PM CDT.
  Innsbrook around 610 PM CDT.

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
St Louis.

&&

LAT...LON 3866 9137 3882 9096 3855 9097 3841 9125
      3855 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 240DEG 43KT 3860 9130 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Gosselin
2 follow-up statements
569 
WWUS53 KLSX 142313
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
613 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

MOC071-142322-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240314T2330Z/
Franklin MO-
613 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN 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 900 PM CDT for east central
Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3874 9117 3882 9096 3855 9097 3857 9102
      3860 9104 3861 9105 3863 9105 3868 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 240DEG 43KT 3871 9105 

$$

MOC219-142330-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240314T2330Z/
Warren MO-
613 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY...

At 612 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Innsbrook, 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Warren County, including the following locations...
Foristell.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3874 9117 3882 9096 3855 9097 3857 9102
      3860 9104 3861 9105 3863 9105 3868 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 240DEG 43KT 3871 9105 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Gosselin
997 
WWUS53 KLSX 142325 RRA
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
625 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

MOC219-142335-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240314T2330Z/
Warren MO-
625 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
630 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3874 9117 3882 9096 3855 9097 3857 9102
      3860 9104 3861 9105 3863 9105 3868 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 43KT 3878 9089 

$$

Gosselin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 7:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis51 min
Mar 13, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole21 min
Mar 13, 7:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage52 min
Mar 13, 9:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Montgomery, Warren41 min
Mar 14, 2:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXKnox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Shelby38 min
Mar 14, 2:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLewis, Marion50 min
Mar 14, 7:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles50 min
Mar 14, 7:28 AM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles22 min
Mar 14, 7:33 AM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis27 min
Mar 14, 7:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau31 min
Mar 14, 7:47 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis43 min
Mar 14, 8:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage31 min
Mar 14, 2:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway38 min
Mar 14, 2:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Boone, Monroe67 min
Mar 14, 2:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway, Franklin, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage, Warren47 min
Mar 14, 3:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Washington40 min
Mar 14, 3:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Pike, Ralls46 min
Mar 14, 3:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Moniteau56 min
Mar 14, 3:39 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Warren51 min
Mar 14, 3:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway, Montgomery43 min
Mar 14, 3:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXPike39 min
Mar 14, 3:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 3:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXJefferson, Saint Louis63 min
Mar 14, 4:01 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXJefferson27 min
Mar 14, 4:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Callaway53 min
Mar 14, 4:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford37 min
Mar 14, 4:11 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis41 min
Mar 14, 4:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Warren34 min
Mar 14, 4:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Pike54 min
Mar 14, 4:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCity of Saint Louis65 min
Mar 14, 4:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis25 min
Mar 14, 4:38 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXJefferson25 min
Mar 14, 5:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Montgomery, Saint Charles, Warren47 min
Mar 14, 5:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis43 min
Mar 14, 5:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCrawford, Iron, Reynolds, Washington78 min
Mar 14, 5:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCity of Saint Louis50 min
Mar 14, 5:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis32 min
Mar 14, 5:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Montgomery, Warren44 min
Mar 14, 5:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Saint Charles, Warren50 min
Mar 14, 6:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis30 min
Mar 14, 6:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis21 min
Mar 14, 6:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Saint Charles51 min
Mar 14, 6:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXJefferson, Madison, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois57 min
Mar 14, 6:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis27 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.