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Tornado Warning 2, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT for Crawford County, Franklin County, Gasconade County, Missouri. It was in force for 38 min. 11 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, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2025, 8:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:07 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:23 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ne Rosati, MO | |
| Mar 14, 8:23 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ne Rosati, MO | |
| Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Cuba, MO | |
| Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Cuba, MO | |
| Mar 14, 8:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ne Cuba, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 8:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ne Cuba, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Wnw Saint Clair, MO | Via email: Roof of outbuilding missing and 2nd floor side wall completely destroyed. Roof panels torn from about 2/3 of the residence. |
| Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Wnw Saint Clair, MO | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 WNW Saint Clair. Via email: Roof of outbuilding missing and 2nd floor side wall completely destroyed. Roof panels torn from about 2/3 of the residence. Very large living tree uprooted. Debris of all sizes, including |
| Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ssw Union, MO | Relayed information from a resident off Massey Ford Road near the Bourbouse River. Tornado took down several trees and power lines down. Power is out. |
| Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ssw Union, MO | Corrects previous tornado report from 4 SSW Union. Damage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado stretching from Elmont, MO to the southern outskirts of Union, MO. Damage to several homes, outbuildings, telephone poles, and trees was observed. Maximum wind speeds w |
| Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ssw Union, MO | Damage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado stretching from Elmont, MO to the southern outskirts of Union, MO. Damage to several homes, outbuildings, telephone poles, and trees was observed. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 105 mph, with a path width of 1 |
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, 4:03 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 254 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
906
WFUS53 KLSX 150107
TORLSX
MOC055-071-073-150145-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0002.250315T0107Z-250315T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
807 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Crawford County in east central Missouri...
Southwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
Southern Gasconade County in east central Missouri...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 807 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 12 miles west of Cuba, moving northeast at 60
mph. This storm produced a tornado in Rolla, reported by the Fire
Department.
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...
Sullivan, St. Clair, Cuba, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Rosebud,
Beaufort, Leslie, St. Cloud, Japan, Oak Hill, Noser Mill and
Stanton.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 203 and 214...
and
between exits 225 and 240.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 3815 9153 3815 9164 3817 9164 3856 9126
3835 9095 3798 9153
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 225DEG 52KT 3806 9163
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Elmore2 follow-up statements
440
WWUS53 KLSX 150125
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
825 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC055-071-073-150145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-
825 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CRAWFORD, SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN GASCONADE
COUNTIES...
At 825 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Rosebud, or 9 miles southeast of
Owensville, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sullivan, St. Clair, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Rosebud, Beaufort,
Leslie, St. Cloud, Noser Mill, Japan, Stanton and Oak Hill.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 214 and 240.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 9152 3856 9126 3835 9095 3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 225DEG 52KT 3808 9161
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Elmore547
WWUS53 KLSX 150134
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC073-150144-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Gasconade MO-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN GASCONADE 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 for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3821 9137 3844 9137 3856 9126 3835 9095
3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 225DEG 52KT 3826 9137
$$
MOC055-071-150145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T0145Z/
Crawford MO-Franklin MO-
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CRAWFORD AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 834 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Sullivan, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sullivan, St. Clair, Bourbon, Gerald, Parkway, Beaufort, Leslie,
St. Cloud, Noser Mill, Stanton and Japan.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 214 and 240.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 3821 9137 3844 9137 3856 9126 3835 9095
3809 9135
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 232DEG 57KT 3820 9133
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
ElmoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 7:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery | 45 min |
| Mar 14, 7:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Pike, Ralls | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lewis, Marion, Ralls | 55 min |
| Mar 14, 7:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Gasconade, Osage | 62 min |
| Mar 14, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery, Osage | 66 min |
| Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike, Ralls | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 62 min |
| Mar 14, 8:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Gasconade, Warren | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 8:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Warren | 30 min |
| Mar 14, 8:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 8:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Iron, Reynolds | 54 min |
| Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Francois, Washington | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Iron, Madison | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 10:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Reynolds | 16 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.