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Tornado Warning 1, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 14, 2025Callaway County, Montgomery County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 7:15 PM CDT for Callaway County, Montgomery County, Missouri. It was in force for 45 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
Mar 14, 2025, 7:15 PM CDT (00:15 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
45 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Callaway County, MO, Montgomery County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 7:40 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 70Williamsburg, MOWind estimated. Stop sign blew off post and past the vehicle while driving. Courtesy of KMIZ-TV.
Mar 14, 7:40 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 70Williamsburg, MOWind estimated. Stop sign blew off post and past the vehicle while driving. Courtesy of KMIZ-TV.
Mar 14, 7:42 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 60Williamsburg, MOWind estimate courtesy of KTVI-TV.
Mar 14, 7:42 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 60Williamsburg, MOWind estimate courtesy of KTVI-TV.
Mar 14, 7:48 PM CDTHAIL 0.25Wellsville, MO
Mar 14, 7:48 PM CDTHAIL 0.25Wellsville, MO

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 4:03 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 279 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 2025-03-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 166 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
166 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-51 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1136 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
96 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

540 
WFUS53 KLSX 150015
TORLSX
MOC027-139-150100-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0001.250315T0015Z-250315T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
715 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Callaway County in central Missouri...
  Montgomery County in east central Missouri...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 8 miles south of Fulton, moving northeast at 
  60 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...
  New Bloomfield around 715 PM CDT.
  Fulton around 720 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Mokane, Steedman, 
Reform, Danville and Middletown.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Graham Cave State Park.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 148 and 175.

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 3868 9183 3867 9187 3866 9188 3865 9188
      3865 9189 3862 9195 3876 9211 3906 9185
      3906 9163 3915 9163 3914 9126 3897 9126
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 222DEG 51KT 3873 9194

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

$$

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3 follow-up statements
646 
WWUS53 KLSX 150030
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
730 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC027-139-150100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0100Z/
Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
730 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN 
CALLAWAY COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN EAST 
CENTRAL MISSOURI...

At 730 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Williamsburg, or 12 miles southwest of Wellsville, 
moving northeast at 75 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.

This tornado will be near...
  Williamsburg around 730 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Reform and 
Middletown.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Graham Cave State Park.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 155 and 175.

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 3906 9185 3906 9163 3915 9163 3914 9126
      3897 9126 3868 9183 3889 9192
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 220DEG 63KT 3878 9194

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

19
234 
WWUS53 KLSX 150046
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
746 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC027-150056-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0100Z/
Callaway MO-
746 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN CALLAWAY COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Friday for a 
portion of central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 9163 3915 9163 3914 9126 3897 9126
      3891 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 221DEG 63KT 3896 9172

$$


MOC139-150100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0100Z/
Montgomery MO-
746 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN 
MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Wellsville, moving northeast at 50 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.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Middletown.

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 3906 9163 3915 9163 3914 9126 3897 9126
      3891 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 227DEG 44KT 3898 9173

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

19
872 
WWUS53 KLSX 150057
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
757 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC139-150107-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0100Z/
Montgomery MO-
757 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN MONTGOMERY 
COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Friday for a 
portion of east central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 9163 3915 9163 3914 9126 3897 9126
      3891 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 228DEG 44KT 3911 9153

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 7:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Pike, Ralls49 min
Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLewis, Marion, Ralls55 min
Mar 14, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXGasconade, Osage62 min
Mar 14, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCallaway, Montgomery, Osage66 min
Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike, Ralls25 min
Mar 14, 8:07 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade38 min
Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington62 min
Mar 14, 8:16 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren44 min
Mar 14, 8:22 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike48 min
Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Warren30 min
Mar 14, 8:40 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren50 min
Mar 14, 8:46 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Washington44 min
Mar 14, 8:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Saint Charles, Warren23 min
Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXLincoln, Saint Charles32 min
Mar 14, 9:07 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington47 min
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis51 min
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXJefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis40 min
Mar 14, 9:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington32 min
Mar 14, 9:51 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXIron, Reynolds54 min
Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis48 min
Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXJefferson, Saint Francois, Washington35 min
Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis24 min
Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLSXIron, Madison50 min
Mar 14, 10:44 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXReynolds16 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.