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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Springfield, MO

April 28, 2024Christian County, Greene County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 28, 2024, 8:41 PM CDT for Christian County, Greene County, Missouri. It was in force for 34 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
Apr 28, 2024, 8:41 PM CDT (01:41 UTC)
Expired
Apr 28, 2024, 9:15 PM CDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Christian County, MO, Greene County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:43 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

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 48 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, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2024-04-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 254 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2024-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 272 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
254 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
606 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
272 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
297 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
3.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

153 
WFUS53 KSGF 290141
TORSGF
MOC043-077-290215-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0021.240429T0141Z-240429T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
841 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 841 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Nixa, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Southeastern Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Highlandville, Fremont
  Hills, Linden, Boaz, and Galloway.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3697 9334 3699 9334 3699 9341 3704 9343
      3715 9329 3715 9307 3707 9307 3695 9329
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 226DEG 17KT 3704 9329 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Hatch
3 follow-up statements
366 
WWUS53 KSGF 290150
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

MOC043-077-290215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240429T0215Z/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 850 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nixa, moving northeast at 20 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...
Southeastern Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Fremont Hills, Galloway, and
Linden.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3702 9332 3704 9334 3707 9335 3715 9329
      3715 9307 3707 9307 3702 9317
TIME...MOT...LOC 0150Z 242DEG 17KT 3708 9327 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Hatch
783 
WWUS53 KSGF 290159 RRA
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
859 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

MOC043-077-290215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240429T0215Z/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
859 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 859 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rogersville, or near Ozark, moving northeast at 20
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...
Southeastern Springfield, Ozark, Fremont Hills, and Galloway.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3705 9324 3706 9328 3710 9329 3715 9329
      3715 9307 3707 9307 3705 9315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 227DEG 18KT 3713 9317 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Hatch
490 
WWUS53 KSGF 290206
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
906 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

MOC043-077-290215-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240429T0215Z/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
906 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHEASTERN
GREENE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for far 
southeastern Greene County.

&&

LAT...LON 3705 9324 3706 9328 3710 9329 3715 9329
      3715 9307 3707 9307 3705 9315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 226DEG 17KT 3715 9315 

$$

Hatch

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 28, 7:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFBarry50 min
Apr 28, 7:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFLawrence48 min
Apr 28, 8:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Stone25 min
Apr 28, 8:23 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFChristian, Stone37 min
Apr 28, 8:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster48 min
Apr 28, 9:04 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFGreene, Webster26 min
Apr 28, 9:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFWebster, Wright48 min
Apr 28, 9:38 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFChristian, Greene, Stone, Webster6 hr
Apr 28, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFTaney26 min
Apr 28, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFTaney41 min
Apr 28, 10:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDouglas, Ozark, Taney46 min
Apr 28, 10:38 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBenton, Camden, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Miller and 3 more12 hr
Apr 28, 11:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Texas43 min
Apr 28, 11:19 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFDouglas, Howell26 min
Apr 28, 11:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFChristian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney7 hr
Apr 28, 11:47 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFPulaski44 hr
Apr 28, 11:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFHowell, Texas49 min
Apr 29, 12:13 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Ozark, Taney, Texas, Wright9 hr
Apr 29, 12:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFDent, Shannon, Texas50 min
Apr 29, 1:35 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisorySGFBarry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone7 hr
Apr 29, 1:37 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFChristian, Stone29 hr
Apr 29, 2:14 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry12 hr
Apr 29, 3:45 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFChristian, Greene, Webster12 hr
Apr 29, 5:36 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFStone25 hr
Apr 29, 8:14 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFShannon12 hr
Apr 29, 8:14 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFShannon29 hr
Apr 29, 8:14 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFShannon12 hr
Apr 29, 9:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFCedar12 hr
Apr 29, 9:03 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFDouglas, Howell, Ozark, Shannon, Taney, Texas and 1 more12 hr
Apr 29, 9:23 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFPulaski20 hr
Apr 29, 10:27 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFBenton, Camden, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Miller and 3 more12 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.