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Tornado Warning 3, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 8:16 PM CDT for Franklin County, Gasconade County, Warren County, Missouri. It was in force for 44 min. 1 report 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, 8:16 PM CDT (01:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2025, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Warren County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:33 PM CDT | TORNADO | 6 E Bay, MO | At approximately 8:33 PM a tornado began south of Kohl City, MO in Franklin County and continued northeastward for 5.5 miles before dissipating just southwest of Etlah, MO in Franklin County around 8:39 PM. Most damage was confined to tree limbs, but a few str |
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, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 287 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.
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WFUS53 KLSX 150116
TORLSX
MOC071-073-219-150200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0003.250315T0116Z-250315T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
816 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
Central Gasconade County in east central Missouri...
Southeastern Warren County in east central Missouri...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 5 miles southeast of Mount Sterling, or 5
miles northwest of Owensville, moving northeast at 55 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Washington, Warrenton, Wright City, New Haven, Marthasville,
Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar, Swiss, Drake, Mount Sterling,
Holstein and Bay.
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 3864 9137 3884 9109 3871 9096 3863 9096
3833 9158 3840 9164 3845 9164
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 234DEG 46KT 3840 9157
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore4 follow-up statements
188
WWUS53 KLSX 150126
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
826 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC071-073-219-150200-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-
826 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN, NORTHEASTERN GASCONADE AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...
At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Drake, or 10 miles north of Owensville, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Warrenton, Wright City, New Haven, Marthasville,
Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar, Swiss, Drake and Holstein.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3839 9146 3852 9154 3884 9109 3871 9096
3863 9096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 233DEG 36KT 3843 9158
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore022
WWUS53 KLSX 150137
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC073-150147-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Gasconade MO-
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN 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 3869 9130 3884 9109 3871 9096 3863 9096
3843 9137 3864 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 233DEG 36KT 3849 9147
$$
MOC071-219-150200-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Franklin MO-Warren MO-
837 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...
At 837 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles west of New Haven, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Warrenton, Wright City, New Haven, Marthasville,
Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar and Holstein.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3869 9130 3884 9109 3871 9096 3863 9096
3843 9137 3864 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 229DEG 46KT 3852 9144
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore459
WWUS53 KLSX 150140
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
840 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC071-219-150200-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Franklin MO-Warren MO-
840 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...
At 840 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near New Haven,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Warrenton, Wright City, New Haven, Marthasville, Truesdale,
Innsbrook, Treloar and Holstein.
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 3869 9130 3884 9109 3871 9096 3863 9096
3855 9129 3866 9134
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 229DEG 46KT 3861 9131
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore831
WWUS53 KLSX 150147
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
847 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC071-150157-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Franklin MO-
847 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3871 9096 3863 9096 3861 9105 3861 9108
3860 9112 3860 9115 3861 9118 3862 9122
3862 9123 3865 9123 3866 9124 3869 9130
3884 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 229DEG 46KT 3864 9127
$$
MOC219-150200-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/
Warren MO-
847 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN
WARREN COUNTY...
At 847 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Treloar, or 6 miles north of New Haven, moving
northeast at 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Warrenton, Wright City, New Haven, Marthasville, Truesdale,
Innsbrook, Treloar and Holstein.
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 3871 9096 3863 9096 3861 9105 3861 9108
3860 9112 3860 9115 3861 9118 3862 9122
3862 9123 3865 9123 3866 9124 3869 9130
3884 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 229DEG 46KT 3864 9127
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 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, 8:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 62 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.