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Tornado Warning 24, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2024, 2:10 AM CDT for Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri; Randolph County, Illinois. It was in force for 50 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2024, 2:10 AM CDT (07:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2024, 3:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2:32 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Chester, IL | Several power poles down east of town. |
| Apr 2, 2:32 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Chester, IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Chester. Power poles snapped and power lines downed east of Chester. |
| Apr 2, 2:32 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Chester, IL | Power poles snapped. |
| Apr 2, 2:37 AM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | 3 Wsw New Palestine, IL | mPING report of dime sized hail. |
| Apr 2, 2:40 AM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ese Welge, IL | Time estimated from radar. Quarter sized hail. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 10:37 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 268 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
- 1400 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 67 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -179 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -167 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLSX 020710
TORLSX
ILC157-MOC186-020800-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0024.240402T0710Z-240402T0800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
Issued by National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
210 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Randolph County in southwestern Illinois...
Northeastern Ste. Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 300 AM CDT.
* At 210 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ste. Genevieve, moving east 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Sparta and Steeleville around 230 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Percy.
This also includes Felix Valle House State Park.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 150.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 8966 3785 8976 3786 8980 3789 8981
3790 8986 3787 8990 3788 8994 3784 8998
3783 9025 3813 9004 3822 8970 3821 8959
3795 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 259DEG 39KT 3801 8999
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CMS3 follow-up statements
791
WWUS53 KLSX 020728
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
Issued by National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
228 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
MOC186-020737-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240402T0800Z/
Ste. Genevieve MO-
228 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3785 8966 3786 8980 3788 8980 3790 8983
3790 8986 3787 8990 3788 8994 3796 8993
3819 8983 3822 8970 3821 8959 3795 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 259DEG 39KT 3805 8975
$$
ILC157-020800-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240402T0800Z/
Randolph IL-
228 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT FOR RANDOLPH
COUNTY...
At 227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bremen, moving east at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Sparta, Steeleville and Percy.
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 3785 8966 3786 8980 3788 8980 3790 8983
3790 8986 3787 8990 3788 8994 3796 8993
3819 8983 3822 8970 3821 8959 3795 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 259DEG 39KT 3805 8975
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CMS269
WWUS53 KLSX 020739
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
Issued by National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
239 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
ILC157-020800-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240402T0800Z/
Randolph IL-
239 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 239 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Steeleville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Chester, Sparta, Bremen, Steeleville, Percy, Coulterville, Tilden,
Willisville, Eden, Blair, Welge, New Palestine, and Shiloh Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 8966 3786 8980 3788 8980 3790 8983
3790 8986 3787 8990 3822 8970 3821 8959
3795 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0739Z 267DEG 35KT 3797 8966
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CMS741
WWUS53 KLSX 020756
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
Issued by National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
256 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
ILC157-020806-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240402T0800Z/
Randolph IL-
256 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 300
AM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Illinois.
LAT...LON 3785 8966 3786 8980 3788 8980 3790 8983
3790 8986 3787 8990 3822 8970 3821 8959
3795 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0756Z 259DEG 39KT 3799 8955
$$
CMSThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 7:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren | 58 min |
| Apr 1, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles | 22 min |
| Apr 1, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Cole, Moniteau, Osage | 3 min |
| Apr 1, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Cole, Moniteau, Osage | 53 min |
| Apr 1, 9:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage | 23 min |
| Apr 1, 10:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin | 41 min |
| Apr 1, 10:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Gasconade | 46 min |
| Apr 1, 10:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 58 min |
| Apr 1, 10:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin | 49 min |
| Apr 1, 11:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 22 min |
| Apr 2, 12:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 33 min |
| Apr 2, 12:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 50 min |
| Apr 2, 12:43 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Washington | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 12:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Saint Louis | 6 hr |
| Apr 2, 12:48 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Washington | 42 min |
| Apr 2, 1:03 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Franklin, Gasconade | 6 hr |
| Apr 2, 1:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis | 48 min |
| Apr 2, 1:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois, Washington | 42 min |
| Apr 2, 1:32 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 28 min |
| Apr 2, 1:49 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 26 min |
| Apr 2, 1:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 50 min |
| Apr 2, 1:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 48 min |
| Apr 2, 2:15 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Cole | 32 hr |
| Apr 2, 2:43 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 4 hr |
| Apr 2, 4:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 18 hr |
| Apr 2, 7:34 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Osage | 16 hr |
| Apr 1, 11:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Saint Clair | 20 min |
| Apr 2, 1:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Montgomery | 6 hr |
| Apr 2, 9:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Fayette | 4 days |
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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.