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Tornado Warning 14, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 10:27 PM CDT for Macoupin County, Montgomery County, Illinois. It was in force for 28 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
- Mar 14, 2025, 10:27 PM CDT (03:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2025, 10:55 PM CDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Macoupin County, IL, Montgomery County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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, 4:03 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
| Mar 14, 8:02 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 125 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
- 99 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -343 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2530 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 222 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 360 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLSX 150327
TORLSX
ILC117-135-150415-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0014.250315T0327Z-250315T0415Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1027 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Illinois...
Northeastern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 1027 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 8 miles north of East Gillespie, or 7 miles
east of Carlinville, 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.
* This tornado will be near...
Carlinville and Litchfield around 1030 PM CDT.
Raymond around 1035 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Honey Bend, Atwater,
Standard City, Waggoner and Nilwood.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 52 and 63.
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 3952 8975 3952 8953 3941 8953 3915 8967
3925 8990
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 202DEG 44KT 3924 8976
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
193 follow-up statements
660
WWUS53 KLSX 150334
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1034 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
ILC117-135-150415-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250315T0415Z/
Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-
1034 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND
NORTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...
At 1034 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Farmersville, or 9 miles east of
Carlinville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
This tornado will be near...
Girard around 1040 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Atwater, Standard
City, Waggoner and Nilwood.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois near exit 63.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8984 3952 8975 3952 8953 3941 8953
3924 8968
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 202DEG 44KT 3925 8976
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
19584
WWUS53 KLSX 150345
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1045 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
ILC117-135-150415-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250315T0415Z/
Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-
1045 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND
NORTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...
At 1045 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Farmersville, or 7 miles southeast of Virden,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Girard around 1040 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Standard City and
Waggoner.
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 3935 8980 3952 8975 3952 8953 3941 8953
3933 8969
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 202DEG 44KT 3933 8971
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
19382
WWUS53 KLSX 150355
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1055 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
ILC117-135-150405-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250315T0415Z/
Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-
1055 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND NORTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3952 8975 3952 8953 3941 8953 3933 8969
3935 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 202DEG 44KT 3946 8965
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Adams, Pike | 55 min |
| Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 8:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Brown | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Brown, Calhoun, Pike | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Brown | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Jersey | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 9:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jersey | 42 min |
| Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jersey, Macoupin, Madison | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Madison, Monroe, Saint Clair | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 9:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Macoupin | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 10:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Madison, Saint Clair | 52 min |
| Mar 14, 10:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Saint Clair, Washington | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe, Saint Clair | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 10:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Montgomery | 52 min |
| Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Montgomery | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 10:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Marion | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 10:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Madison, Saint Clair, Washington | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 11:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Bond, Clinton, Madison, Washington | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 11:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Fayette, Marion | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 11:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Fayette | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 11:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Randolph | 15 min |
| Mar 14, 11:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Randolph | 21 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.