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Tornado Warning 5, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 7:59 AM CDT for Macoupin County, Montgomery County, Illinois. It was in force for 30 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
- Mar 14, 2024, 7:59 AM CDT (12:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 8:29 AM CDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Macoupin County, IL, Montgomery County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:16 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Waggoner, IL | Multiple semi-trucks were blown over along I-55 northbound between Litchfield and Farmersville. Time and exact location estimated from NWS Lincoln radar. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 4:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 129 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.
722
WFUS53 KLSX 141259
TORLSX
ILC117-135-141345-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0005.240314T1259Z-240314T1345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
759 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Illinois...
* Until 845 AM CDT.
* At 759 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Carlinville, 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...
Carlinville around 805 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Raymond and Hillsboro.
This also includes Beaver Dam State Park and Lake Lou Yaeger.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 60 and 63.
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 3919 8943 3917 8999 3938 8998 3942 8953
3935 8953 3935 8944
TIME...MOT...LOC 1259Z 266DEG 41KT 3925 8996
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Byrd3 follow-up statements
385
WWUS53 KLSX 141316
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
816 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
ILC117-141326-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240314T1345Z/
Macoupin IL-
816 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MACOUPIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
south central and southwestern Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3919 8943 3918 8970 3940 8970 3942 8953
3935 8953 3935 8944
TIME...MOT...LOC 1316Z 266DEG 41KT 3926 8970
$$
ILC135-141345-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240314T1345Z/
Montgomery IL-
816 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 816 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Litchfield, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Raymond and Hillsboro.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 60 and 63.
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 3919 8943 3918 8970 3940 8970 3942 8953
3935 8953 3935 8944
TIME...MOT...LOC 1316Z 266DEG 41KT 3926 8970
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Byrd256
WWUS53 KLSX 141323 RRA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
823 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
ILC135-141345-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240314T1345Z/
Montgomery IL-
823 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 823 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Raymond, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Litchfield, Hillsboro, Raymond, Harvel, and Butler.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 8961 3941 8960 3942 8953 3935 8953
3935 8944 3919 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 1323Z 253DEG 23KT 3932 8957
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Byrd441
WWUS53 KLSX 141329
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
829 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
ILC135-141339-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240314T1345Z/
Montgomery IL-
829 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
south central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 8961 3941 8960 3942 8953 3935 8953
3935 8944 3919 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 1327Z 266DEG 41KT 3932 8948
$$
ByrdThe 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 | Madison | 51 min |
| Mar 13, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 2:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Adams | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 7:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 7:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Jersey, Madison | 22 min |
| Mar 14, 7:32 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jersey | 20 min |
| Mar 14, 7:33 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Madison | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 7:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Monroe, Saint Clair | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 7:48 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jersey, Macoupin | 29 min |
| Mar 14, 8:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:15 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Montgomery | 11 min |
| Mar 14, 8:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, Saint Clair | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 3:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 14 min |
| Mar 14, 3:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Pike | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 3:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe | 63 min |
| Mar 14, 4:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Calhoun | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Clinton, Saint Clair, Washington | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 4:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Jersey | 54 min |
| Mar 14, 4:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 4:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Saint Clair | 65 min |
| Mar 14, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 4:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Macoupin, Madison | 59 min |
| Mar 14, 4:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Macoupin, Montgomery | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 4:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Randolph, Saint Clair | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 4:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe, Randolph, Saint Clair | 46 min |
| Mar 14, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Montgomery | 53 min |
| Mar 14, 5:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Macoupin, Montgomery | 65 min |
| Mar 14, 5:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 5:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 5:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Clair, Washington | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 5:36 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 5:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Bond, Madison | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Saint Clair | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Montgomery | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 6:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 30 min |
| Mar 14, 6:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Bond, Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Fayette, Montgomery | 18 min |
| Mar 14, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe | 21 min |
| Mar 14, 6:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Jersey | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Washington | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 6:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Clinton, Monroe, Saint Clair, Washington | 64 min |
| Mar 14, 6:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 6:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 6:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Fayette, Marion | 28 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.