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Tornado Warning 78, NWS St. Louis, MO

November 4, 2024Lincoln County, Saint Charles County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Nov 4, 2024, 9:44 PM CST for Lincoln County, Saint Charles County, Missouri. It was in force for 16 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Nov 4, 2024, 9:44 PM CST (03:44 UTC)
Expired
Nov 4, 2024, 10:00 PM CST
In force
16 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Lincoln County, MO, Saint Charles County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 227 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2024-11-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2024-11-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 249 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
612 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
249 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

456 
WFUS53 KLSX 050344
TORLSX
MOC113-183-050415-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0078.241105T0344Z-241105T0415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
944 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Missouri...
  Northwestern Saint Charles County in east central Missouri...

* Until 1015 PM CST.

* At 944 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 5 miles south 
  of Moscow Mills, or near Wentzville, moving northeast at 30 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 tornado will be near...
  Wentzville around 945 PM CST.
  Moscow Mills around 950 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Flint Hill, 
Foristell, Old Monroe and Foley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from 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 3887 9096 3888 9096 3913 9070 3911 9068
      3909 9068 3907 9070 3905 9071 3899 9068
      3897 9068 3896 9067 3881 9094
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 226DEG 27KT 3887 9091

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

MRB
2 follow-up statements
153 
WWUS53 KLSX 050352
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
952 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

MOC183-050402-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-241105T0415Z/
Saint Charles MO-
952 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN SAINT CHARLES 
COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has 
been cancelled. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still 
possible with this thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3911 9068 3909 9068 3905 9071 3899 9068
      3896 9067 3893 9073 3891 9080 3890 9080
      3890 9081 3888 9081 3889 9087 3891 9091
      3913 9070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 226DEG 27KT 3887 9091

$$


MOC113-050415-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-241105T0415Z/
Lincoln MO-
952 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CST FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 952 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Chain of Rocks, or 7 miles north of Wentzville, 
moving northeast at 30 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 tornado will be near...
  Chain of Rocks around 955 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Old Monroe and Foley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from 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.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

&&

LAT...LON 3911 9068 3909 9068 3905 9071 3899 9068
      3896 9067 3893 9073 3891 9080 3890 9080
      3890 9081 3888 9081 3889 9087 3891 9091
      3913 9070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 227DEG 27KT 3887 9091

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

MRB
481 
WWUS53 KLSX 050400
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1000 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

MOC113-050410-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-241105T0415Z/
Lincoln MO-
1000 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and 
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. 
However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement 
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service 
office.

&&

LAT...LON 3911 9068 3909 9068 3905 9071 3899 9068
      3896 9067 3893 9073 3891 9080 3890 9080
      3890 9081 3888 9081 3889 9087 3891 9091
      3913 9070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0352Z 227DEG 27KT 3891 9085

$$

MRB

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 4, 7:43 PM CSTFlood WatchLSXCrawford, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Madison, Reynolds and 6 more16 hr
Nov 4, 8:18 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Gasconade, Osage42 min
Nov 4, 9:11 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren3 hr
Nov 4, 9:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Saint Charles37 min
Nov 4, 9:49 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington41 min
Nov 4, 9:51 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXBoone10 hr
Nov 4, 10:03 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis42 min
Nov 4, 10:17 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXCrawford4 hr
Nov 5, 12:13 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXFranklin, Saint Charles3 hr
Nov 5, 12:16 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren119 min
Nov 5, 12:55 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXJefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis3 hr
Nov 5, 1:20 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXCrawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Washington3 hr
Nov 5, 1:26 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Washington5 hr
Nov 5, 2:39 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis5 hr
Nov 5, 3:13 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington3 hr
Nov 5, 3:23 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXSaint Charles28 hr
Nov 5, 4:36 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXCrawford, Washington3 days
Nov 5, 4:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXCrawford55 hr
Nov 5, 6:25 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Washington8 hr
Nov 5, 6:57 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis5 hr
Nov 5, 7:44 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis5 days
Nov 5, 7:44 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis7 days
Nov 5, 7:44 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis21 days
Nov 5, 7:44 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson4 days
Nov 5, 7:44 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis5 days
Nov 5, 7:49 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXFranklin3 days
Nov 5, 10:35 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXLincoln13 hr
Nov 5, 11:38 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLSXOsage4 days
Nov 5, 1:57 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson6 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.