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Tornado Warning 65, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at May 26, 2024, 6:38 PM CDT for 4 counties in Illinois. It was in force for 67 min. 6 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
- May 26, 2024, 6:38 PM CDT (23:38 UTC)
- Expired
- May 26, 2024, 7:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 67 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Clinton County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Saint Clair County, IL, Washington County, IL
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 6:38 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se New Baden, IL | Power pole snapped. Possible tornado. |
| May 26, 6:42 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Damiansville, IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Damiansville. Multiple tree limbs down around Damiansville. |
| May 26, 6:43 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Aviston, IL | 12 inch limbs down. location approximate. |
| May 26, 6:44 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Aviston, IL | 3ft diameter tree snapped and fell on house. |
| May 26, 6:50 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Ssw Stolletown, IL | An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 97mph touched down north of Carlyle and tracked eastward significantly damaging a garage and shed, removing portions of a roof on a home, and breaking large branches off of trees. The damage survey was not completed on the |
| May 26, 6:53 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 N Carlyle, IL | Photos show the roof removed from one building and the partial destruction of another at Beelman Trucking. Time estimated from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 4:01 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 239 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
- 394 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -126 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 637 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 251 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 4.6
The text
As transmitted.
503
WFUS53 KLSX 262338
TORLSX
ILC027-157-163-189-270045-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0065.240526T2338Z-240527T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
638 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Clinton County in south central Illinois...
Washington County in south central Illinois...
Randolph County in southwestern Illinois...
Eastern St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 638 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Aviston to near New Memphis to
near Bloomsdale, 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Breese, Red Bud, Marissa, Aviston, Okawville, St. Rose,
Germantown, Albers, and Baldwin around 645 PM CDT.
Sparta, Carlyle, Beckemeyer, Tilden, Evansville, and Lively Grove
around 650 PM CDT.
Nashville around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Coulterville, Chester, Bremen, Centralia, Steeleville, Wamac, Percy,
Irvington, Ashley and Shattuc.
This also includes Carlyle Lake Recreational Area.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 27 and 61.
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 line 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 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3796 8992 3797 9000
3806 9013 3809 9019 3814 9004 3822 9003
3822 8990 3831 8991 3845 8980 3865 8973
3866 8960 3874 8959 3874 8914 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 287DEG 40KT 3867 8965 3843 8973 3806 9031
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Jaja5 follow-up statements
076
WWUS53 KLSX 270001
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
701 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ILC163-270011-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
St. Clair IL-
701 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3796 8992 3797 9000
3804 9010 3822 8970 3866 8959 3874 8959
3874 8914 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 287DEG 40KT 3860 8937 3836 8945 3799 9003
$$
ILC027-157-189-270045-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Clinton IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-
701 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
CLINTON...WASHINGTON AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES...
At 701 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Carlyle to near Nashville to Ste. Genevieve,
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, Carlyle, Nashville, Coulterville, Tilden, Chester, Bremen,
Centralia, Steeleville, Irvington, Shattuc, Wamac, Percy and
Ashley.
This also includes Carlyle Lake Recreational Area.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 34 and 61.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This line 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 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3796 8992 3797 9000
3804 9010 3822 8970 3866 8959 3874 8959
3874 8914 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 287DEG 40KT 3860 8937 3836 8945 3799 9003
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Jaja161
WWUS53 KLSX 270008
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
708 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ILC027-157-189-270045-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Clinton IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-
708 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
CLINTON...WASHINGTON AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES...
At 708 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Shattuc to Nashville to near Ste. Genevieve,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Chester, Bremen, Centralia, Steeleville, Wamac, Percy, Irvington,
and Ashley around 715 PM CDT.
This also includes Carlyle Lake Recreational Area.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 50 and 61.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3796 8992 3797 9000
3801 9006 3822 8962 3856 8947 3874 8939
3874 8914 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 287DEG 40KT 3858 8928 3834 8936 3797 8994
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Jaja457
WWUS53 KLSX 270020
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
720 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ILC027-270030-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Clinton IL-
720 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CLINTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3795 8992 3822 8960
3852 8936 3850 8915 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 287DEG 40KT 3854 8912 3830 8920 3793 8978
$$
ILC157-189-270045-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Washington IL-Randolph IL-
720 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
WASHINGTON AND EASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTIES...
At 720 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Central City to Ashley to near Chester, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Steeleville and Percy around 725 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 50 and 61.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 8959 3795 8960 3781 8968 3791 8984
3788 8994 3793 8998 3795 8992 3822 8960
3852 8936 3850 8915 3821 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 287DEG 40KT 3854 8912 3830 8920 3793 8978
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Jaja888
WWUS53 KLSX 270029 RRA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ILC189-270039-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Washington IL-
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3795 8960 3783 8967 3782 8968 3781 8968
3791 8984 3788 8994 3793 8998 3795 8992
3809 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 287DEG 40KT 3851 8900 3827 8909 3790 8967
$$
ILC157-270045-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Randolph IL-
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 729 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 6 miles east of Centralia to near Woodlawn to 6
miles southeast of Bremen, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Randolph County, including the following locations...
Shiloh Hill, Welge, Kaskaskia, and Rockwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3795 8960 3783 8967 3782 8968 3781 8968
3791 8984 3788 8994 3793 8998 3795 8992
3809 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 287DEG 40KT 3851 8900 3827 8909 3790 8967
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Jaja791
WWUS53 KLSX 270039
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
739 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
ILC157-270049-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Randolph IL-
739 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 745 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3795 8960 3783 8967 3782 8968 3781 8968
3791 8984 3788 8994 3793 8998 3795 8992
3809 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 287DEG 40KT 3848 8888 3824 8897 3787 8955
$$
JajaThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 11:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Jackson, Randolph | 4 days |
| May 26, 4:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Jersey | 45 min |
| May 26, 5:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Macoupin, Montgomery | 42 min |
| May 26, 5:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison, Saint Clair | 38 min |
| May 26, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 61 min |
| May 26, 5:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 47 min |
| May 26, 5:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun | 15 min |
| May 26, 6:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Clair | 51 min |
| May 26, 6:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe | 46 min |
| May 26, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Madison | 59 min |
| May 26, 6:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Randolph, Saint Clair | 49 min |
| May 26, 6:34 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Madison | 3 hr |
| May 26, 6:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Randolph | 46 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.