Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2024
Tornado Warning 15, NWS St. Louis, MO
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1:33 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 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.
- 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
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
$$
Gosselin2 follow-up statements
569
WWUS53 KLSX 142313
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
613 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
MOC071-142322-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240314T2330Z/
Franklin MO-
613 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 9117 3882 9096 3855 9097 3857 9102
3860 9104 3861 9105 3863 9105 3868 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 240DEG 43KT 3871 9105
$$
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
$$
Gosselin997
WWUS53 KLSX 142325 RRA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
625 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
MOC219-142335-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240314T2330Z/
Warren MO-
625 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
630 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 9117 3882 9096 3855 9097 3857 9102
3860 9104 3861 9105 3863 9105 3868 9107
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 43KT 3878 9089
$$
GosselinThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 51 min |
| Mar 13, 7:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole | 21 min |
| Mar 13, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage | 52 min |
| Mar 13, 9:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Montgomery, Warren | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 2:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Shelby | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 2:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lewis, Marion | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 7:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 7:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles | 22 min |
| Mar 14, 7:33 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 7:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 7:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 8:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 2:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Monroe | 67 min |
| Mar 14, 2:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Franklin, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage, Warren | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 3:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Washington | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Pike, Ralls | 46 min |
| Mar 14, 3:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Moniteau | 56 min |
| Mar 14, 3:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Warren | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 3:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 3:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 3:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 3:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 63 min |
| Mar 14, 4:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 4:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway | 53 min |
| Mar 14, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 4:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Warren | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 4:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 54 min |
| Mar 14, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | City of Saint Louis | 65 min |
| Mar 14, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 4:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 5:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Montgomery, Saint Charles, Warren | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 5:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 5:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Iron, Reynolds, Washington | 78 min |
| Mar 14, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | City of Saint Louis | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 5:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Gasconade, Montgomery, Warren | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 6:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 30 min |
| Mar 14, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 21 min |
| Mar 14, 6:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 6:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Madison, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 57 min |
| Mar 14, 6:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 27 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.