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Tornado Warning 7, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 3:39 PM CDT for Saint Charles County, Warren County, Missouri. It was in force for 51 min. 26 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
- Mar 14, 2024, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 4:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Saint Charles County, MO, Warren County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 3:40 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Warrenton, MO | Photo submission via social media. |
| Mar 14, 3:43 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 N Warrenton, MO | Photo submitted by the Warrenton Fire Dept. Time estimated by radar. |
| Mar 14, 3:43 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 N Warrenton, MO | Photo submission via social media. Time estimated by radar. |
| Mar 14, 3:45 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Sw Warrenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 3:54 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Wright City, MO | Ham reported golf ball sized hail in Wright City. |
| Mar 14, 3:57 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 W Wright City, MO | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:00 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | Wright City, MO | Estimated size from Facebook post. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 14, 4:04 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Nw Wentzville, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:04 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Sw Flint Hill, MO | Delayed report, mping report 1 mile nw of Wentzville. |
| Mar 14, 4:05 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 1 E Wentzville, MO | Report via social media. |
| Mar 14, 4:05 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 2 Sw Flint Hill, MO | Estimated size from a photo. Time estimated by radar. |
| Mar 14, 4:05 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | Wentzville, MO | Delayed report, time estimated from radar. Measured 2.25 inch hail. |
| Mar 14, 4:05 PM CDT | HAIL 3 | Warrenton, MO | Delayed report. |
| Mar 14, 4:06 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Sw Flint Hill, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:06 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 N Wentzville, MO | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:06 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Wentzville, MO | Delayed report. |
| Mar 14, 4:08 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Sw Wentzville, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:08 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 1 W Wentzville, MO | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:08 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | Flint Hill, MO | Delayed report. |
| Mar 14, 4:12 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 2 E Flint Hill, MO | |
| Mar 14, 4:13 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 S Lake Saint Louis, MO | Delayed report. |
| Mar 14, 4:13 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 2 E Wentzville, MO | |
| Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 2 W Lake Saint Louis, MO | Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 4:19 PM CDT | HAIL 3 | Lake Saint Louis, MO | Delayed report. Hail was approximately the size of a palm or two golf balls put together. Estimated 3-4 inches. |
| Mar 14, 4:26 PM CDT | HAIL 2.75 | Lake Saint Louis, MO | Delayed report. |
| Mar 14, 4:28 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | Lake Saint Louis, MO | Delayed report, 2 to 2.5 inch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1:33 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 255 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.
970
WFUS53 KLSX 142039
TORLSX
MOC183-219-142130-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0007.240314T2039Z-240314T2130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
339 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western St. Charles County in east central Missouri...
Central Warren County in east central Missouri...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 339 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Treloar, moving east at 35 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Warrenton, Truesdale, and Innsbrook around 345 PM CDT.
Wright City around 355 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wentzville, Lake St. Louis and Josephville.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 188 and 212.
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 3884 9127 3886 9126 3887 9111 3887 9096
3889 9096 3889 9087 3887 9082 3888 9081
3891 9080 3891 9079 3861 9076 3860 9077
3869 9129 3871 9131 3885 9132
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 261DEG 32KT 3874 9124
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRB3 follow-up statements
367
WWUS53 KLSX 142053
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
353 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
MOC183-219-142130-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2130Z/
St. Charles MO-Warren MO-
353 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. CHARLES AND EAST CENTRAL WARREN COUNTIES...
At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Innsbrook, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Wentzville, Wright City, Innsbrook, Lake St. Louis and
Josephville.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 193 and 212.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3885 9118 3887 9111 3887 9096 3889 9096
3889 9087 3887 9082 3888 9081 3891 9080
3891 9079 3866 9077 3872 9117
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 261DEG 32KT 3876 9108
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRB790
WWUS53 KLSX 142101
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
401 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
MOC183-219-142130-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2130Z/
St. Charles MO-Warren MO-
401 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. CHARLES AND EAST CENTRAL WARREN COUNTIES...
At 401 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Innsbrook, moving east at 35 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...
Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Wright City, Innsbrook, New Melle,
Josephville, Flint Hill, and Foristell.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 199 and 212.
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 3884 9106 3887 9096 3889 9096 3889 9087
3887 9082 3888 9081 3891 9080 3891 9079
3868 9077 3872 9103
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 261DEG 32KT 3877 9099
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRB157
WWUS53 KLSX 142112
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
412 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
MOC219-142122-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2130Z/
Warren MO-
412 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WARREN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3872 9077 3875 9092 3885 9092 3889 9087
3887 9082 3888 9081 3891 9080 3891 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 260DEG 34KT 3879 9084
$$
MOC183-142130-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2130Z/
St. Charles MO-
412 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ST. CHARLES COUNTY...
At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wentzville, 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...
Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Josephville, and Flint Hill.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 208 and 212.
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 3872 9077 3875 9092 3885 9092 3889 9087
3887 9082 3888 9081 3891 9080 3891 9079
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 260DEG 34KT 3879 9084
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRBThe 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, 3:47 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, 5:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Warren | 36 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.