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Tornado Warning 48, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at May 7, 2024, 3:49 AM CDT for Crawford County, Franklin County, Washington County, Missouri. It was in force for 26 min. 1 report 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
- May 7, 2024, 3:49 AM CDT (08:49 UTC)
- Expired
- May 7, 2024, 4:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Washington County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 3:50 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Sullivan, MO | Large tree uprooted. Roof damage to a home, including damage to eaves and lifted shingles in one corner of the roof. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 12:53 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 290 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
- 1078 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 884 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 179 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 302 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.3
- Supercell composite
- 13.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLSX 070849
TORLSX
MOC055-071-221-070915-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0048.240507T0849Z-240507T0915Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
349 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Crawford County in east central Missouri...
Northwestern Washington County in east central Missouri...
Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
* Until 415 AM CDT.
* At 349 AM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Sullivan,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 storm will be near...
Miramiguoa Park around 355 AM CDT.
This also includes Meramec State Park.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 225 and 242.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3803 9114 3818 9127 3846 9085 3836 9075
3820 9078 3819 9077
TIME...MOT...LOC 0849Z 234DEG 39KT 3815 9113
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
192 follow-up statements
436
WWUS53 KLSX 070858
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
358 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
MOC055-070908-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-240507T0915Z/
Crawford MO-
358 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for east central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3809 9102 3827 9113 3838 9097 3846 9085
3836 9075 3820 9078 3820 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 0858Z 234DEG 39KT 3821 9103
$$
MOC071-221-070915-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-240507T0915Z/
Washington MO-Franklin MO-
358 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 358 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Miramiguoa Park, 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...
Lonedell.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 230 and 242.
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 3809 9102 3827 9113 3838 9097 3846 9085
3836 9075 3820 9078 3820 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 0858Z 234DEG 39KT 3821 9103
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
19802
WWUS53 KLSX 070908
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
408 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
MOC221-070917-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-240507T0915Z/
Washington MO-
408 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for east central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3835 9102 3846 9085 3836 9075 3820 9078
3820 9090
TIME...MOT...LOC 0907Z 234DEG 55KT 3831 9085
$$
MOC071-070915-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-240507T0915Z/
Franklin MO-
408 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...
At 407 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lonedell, moving northeast at 65 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Franklin County, including the following locations...
Moselle, Robertsville, and Piney Park.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 239 and 242.
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 3835 9102 3846 9085 3836 9075 3820 9078
3820 9090
TIME...MOT...LOC 0907Z 234DEG 55KT 3831 9085
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Cole, Moniteau | 78 min |
| May 7, 1:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Monroe | 80 min |
| May 7, 2:05 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Knox, Shelby | 70 min |
| May 7, 2:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Osage | 60 min |
| May 7, 2:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe | 41 min |
| May 7, 2:34 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Knox | 14 min |
| May 7, 2:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery | 64 min |
| May 7, 2:57 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Audrain, Ralls | 17 min |
| May 7, 2:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Osage | 46 min |
| May 7, 3:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike, Warren | 54 min |
| May 7, 3:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford | 36 min |
| May 7, 3:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Iron, Reynolds, Washington | 63 min |
| May 7, 3:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin | 49 min |
| May 7, 4:05 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 40 min |
| May 7, 4:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 47 min |
| May 7, 4:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Warren | 44 min |
| May 7, 4:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Iron, Reynolds, Washington | 40 min |
| May 7, 4:23 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 37 min |
| May 7, 4:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Saint Francois | 42 min |
| May 7, 4:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois | 47 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.