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Tornado Warning 47, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 20, 2025, 7:13 PM CDT for 5 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 47 min. 3 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
- Apr 20, 2025, 7:13 PM CDT (00:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 20, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Iron County, MO, Madison County, MO, Reynolds County, MO, Saint Francois County, MO, Washington County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 7:40 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Park Hills, MO | Power lines down at Camilla St. and Polk Ave. via EM. |
| Apr 20, 7:40 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Desloge, MO | Powerlines down, per EM. |
| Apr 20, 7:50 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nw Farmington, MO | via trained spotter. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 3:41 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 283 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1255 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -143 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -93 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
751
WFUS53 KLSX 210013
TORLSX
MOC093-123-179-187-221-210100-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0047.250421T0013Z-250421T0100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
713 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in east central Missouri...
Northeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri...
Northwestern Madison County in southeastern Missouri...
Northeastern Reynolds County in southeastern Missouri...
Southwestern Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 713 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Glover, or 11 miles west
of Ironton, moving northeast at 65 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...
Farmington, Desloge, Bismarck, Ironton, Park Hills, Pilot Knob,
Iron Mountain Lake, Arcadia, Iron Mountain, Roselle, Belleview,
Glover, Knob Lick, Leadington, Granite, Doe Run, Hogan,
Lesterville, Libertyville and Black.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park, Fort Davidson
Historic Site, Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State
Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
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 3760 9092 3790 9051 3767 9021 3740 9087
3756 9098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 229DEG 56KT 3754 9083
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore4 follow-up statements
755
WWUS53 KLSX 210026
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
726 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
MOC179-210036-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Reynolds MO-
726 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN REYNOLDS COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
southeast Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3744 9077 3771 9077 3790 9051 3767 9021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 229DEG 56KT 3754 9083
$$
MOC093-123-187-221-210100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-Saint Francois MO-Washington MO-
726 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN
WASHINGTON COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI AND NORTHEASTERN IRON,
NORTHWESTERN MADISON AND SOUTHWESTERN SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTIES IN
SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 726 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Iron Mountain Lake, or near Ironton, moving
northeast at 65 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...
Farmington, Desloge, Bismarck, Ironton, Park Hills, Pilot Knob,
Iron Mountain Lake, Arcadia, Roselle, Iron Mountain, Knob Lick,
Belleview, Glover, Leadington, Doe Run, Granite, Hogan and
Libertyville.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, Fort Davidson Historic Site, Elephant Rocks
State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3744 9077 3771 9077 3790 9051 3767 9021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 229DEG 56KT 3754 9083
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore767
WWUS53 KLSX 210038
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
738 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
MOC221-210048-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Washington MO-
738 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY
IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3764 9064 3781 9064 3790 9051 3767 9021
3764 9029 3757 9046 3757 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 229DEG 56KT 3767 9063
$$
MOC093-123-187-210100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-Saint Francois MO-
738 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR EAST CENTRAL
IRON, NORTHWESTERN MADISON AND SOUTHWESTERN SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles south of Park Hills, or 5 miles southwest of
Farmington, moving northeast at 55 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...
Farmington, Desloge, Bismarck, Ironton, Park Hills, Pilot Knob,
Iron Mountain Lake, Arcadia, Knob Lick, Roselle, Iron Mountain,
Leadington, Doe Run and Libertyville.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, Fort Davidson Historic Site and Missouri Mines
Historic Site.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3764 9064 3781 9064 3790 9051 3767 9021
3764 9029 3757 9046 3757 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 229DEG 46KT 3765 9066
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore665
WWUS53 KLSX 210045
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
745 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
MOC093-123-210055-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Iron MO-Madison MO-
745 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL IRON AND
NORTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
southeast Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3787 9055 3790 9051 3767 9021 3764 9029
3764 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 229DEG 46KT 3775 9051
$$
MOC187-210100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Saint Francois MO-
745 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN
SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTY...
At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Farmington, moving northeast at 55 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...
Farmington, Desloge, Park Hills, Knob Lick, Leadington, Doe Run
and Libertyville.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3787 9055 3790 9051 3767 9021 3764 9029
3764 9047
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 229DEG 46KT 3775 9051
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore373
WWUS53 KLSX 210054
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
754 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
MOC187-210104-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/
Saint Francois MO-
754 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN SAINT
FRANCOIS COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
southeast Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3764 9029 3764 9047 3787 9055 3790 9051
3767 9021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 229DEG 46KT 3781 9043
$$
ElmoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 7:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois, Washington | 37 min |
| Apr 20, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Madison, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois, Saint Louis | 52 min |
| Apr 20, 7:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Sainte Genevieve | 49 min |
| Apr 20, 8:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Madison | 41 min |
| Apr 20, 8:53 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Monroe | 49 hr |
| Apr 20, 8:53 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 67 hr |
| Apr 20, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson | 60 hr |
| Apr 20, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 67 hr |
| Apr 20, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 4 days |
| Apr 21, 3:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Marion | 6 hr |
| Apr 21, 7:23 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lewis | 23 hr |
| Apr 21, 7:23 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lewis | 61 hr |
| Apr 21, 11:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 4 days |
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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.