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Tornado Warning 5, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 14, 20254 counties in Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 8:40 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 50 min. 39 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, 8:40 PM CDT (01:40 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 PM CDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Franklin County, MO, Saint Charles County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:43 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 8:43 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Wnw Saint Clair, MOVia 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 CDTTORNADO5 Wnw Saint Clair, MOCorrects 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, 8:47 PM CDTHAIL 1.753 Se Union, MOReport from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
Mar 14, 8:47 PM CDTHAIL 1.753 Se Union, MOReport from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
Mar 14, 8:51 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MORelayed 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 CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MOCorrects 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 CDTTORNADO4 Ssw Union, MODamage 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
Mar 14, 8:53 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Ene Villa Ridge, MOBuilding with significant roof damage. Intersection of MO 100 and St Marys Rd. Viia Ridge.
Mar 14, 8:54 PM CDTTORNADO3 Ssw Villa Ridge, MOTractor trailer impacted on I-44 near mile marker 247 near Union. No further information available. Time estimated by radar.
Mar 14, 8:56 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Wnw Gray Summit, MOMultiple building with significant damage. Roofs blown off.
Mar 14, 8:56 PM CDTTORNADO1 Se Villa Ridge, MO*** 1 INJ *** A tornado developed at 8:56 p.m. on March 14, 2025 on the east side of Villa Ridge, between American Inn Road and Saint Marys Road north of Interstate 44. The tornado very quickly intensified as it moved into a neighborhood near the intersection
Mar 14, 9:00 PM CDTTORNADO1 Ssw Gray Summit, MOReport of extensive damage from spotter confirmed tornado. Multiple buildings damaged and vehicles damaged on Interstate 44.
Mar 14, 9:00 PM CDTTORNADO2 Ene Villa Ridge, MOMultiple buildings suffered damage near Hwy AT and Hwy 100 near Villa Ridge.
Mar 14, 9:05 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 Ne Pacific, MOVia email: Multiple large pine trees uprooted on property.
Mar 14, 9:09 PM CDTHAIL 1Pacific, MO
Mar 14, 9:09 PM CDTHAIL 1Pacific, MO
Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Ne Wildwood, MOVia email: Large snapped tree branches and uprooted trees on property. Trees appear to have fallen on elevated deck causing it to fully collapse aside from its stairs. Large tree fell on brick chimney causing it to crumble.
Mar 14, 9:15 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Clarkson Valley, MOVia email: Multiple healthy trees of various sizes snapped on property.
Mar 14, 9:16 PM CDTTORNADOClarkson Valley, MOA long track tornado began at approximately 9:16 PM just north of Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO, and continued northeast through the communities of Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Florissant, Old Jamestown, West Alton, and Alton, IL before
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: A roof-wide strip of shingles missing where roof tapers. Damage to roof trim and gutters of home.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: Garage roof and portion of home roof completely torn off. Damage to roof trim.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: Photo of a mid-sized home. The entire frontside of the roof is covered in tarp. Extent of roof damage is unknown.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: Photo of home with tarp covering portions of roof.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: Photo of siding peeling from the side of a home.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Chesterfield, MOVia email: Picture of large tree branch snapped just above base of tree.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 Ene Chesterfield, MOVia email: picture of large tree snapped at base.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 Ene Chesterfield, MOVia email: Small evergreen tree uprooted.
Mar 14, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ene Chesterfield, MOVia email: Two medium to large evergreen trees uprooted.
Mar 14, 9:22 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ene Maryland Heights, MOVia email: Multiple downed trees in the forest on McKelvey Woods Trail.
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ene Maryland Heights, MOVia email: Entire roof of home or garage on the ground and split by a standing tree.
Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDTHAIL 1.251 W Harvester, MO
Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDTHAIL 1.251 W Harvester, MO
Mar 14, 9:31 PM CDTTORNADO2 Se Bridgeton, MODamage survey crews confirmed a long track tornado that begin in Chesterfield and moved quickly northeast through Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, and Florissant. Damage continues further northeast, but this survey has not been completed. At least EF-2
Mar 14, 9:31 PM CDTTORNADO2 Se Bridgeton, MORelayed report of a house destroyed on Scotch Drive in Bridgeton. Time estimated from radar.
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Se Bridgeton, MOTrees on garage and homes at intersection of Benedetta Dr and Domenico Ct. Bridgeton.
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 0.72 S Ballwin, MO
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 0.72 S Ballwin, MO
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 N Manchester, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 N Manchester, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 257 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 99 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

920 
WFUS53 KLSX 150140
TORLSX
MOC071-183-189-219-150230-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0005.250315T0140Z-250315T0230Z/

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

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Western Saint Charles County in east central Missouri...
  Northwestern Saint Louis County in east central Missouri...
  Southeastern Warren County in east central Missouri...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 6 miles southeast of Beaufort, or 8 miles west 
  of St. Clair, 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...
  O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, 
  Ballwin, Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Manchester, Creve Coeur, 
  Overland, Lake St. Louis, Washington, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Dardenne 
  Prairie, Town and Country, Union, Eureka and Ellisville.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site and Robertsville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 212 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 230 and 261.

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 3893 9068 3870 9033 3847 9071 3848 9073
      3846 9074 3823 9111 3838 9128
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 224DEG 48KT 3834 9113

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

$$

Elmore
6 follow-up statements
934 
WWUS53 KLSX 150143
SVSLSX

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

MOC071-183-189-219-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Warren MO-
843 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL 
FRANKLIN, WESTERN SAINT CHARLES, NORTHWESTERN SAINT LOUIS AND 
SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 843 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located 6 miles 
southeast of Beaufort, or 6 miles west of St. Clair, 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...
  O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, 
  Ballwin, Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Manchester, Creve Coeur, 
  Overland, Lake St. Louis, Washington, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Dardenne 
  Prairie, Town and Country, Union, Eureka and Ellisville.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site and Robertsville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 212 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 230 and 261.

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 3893 9068 3870 9033 3847 9071 3848 9073
      3846 9074 3823 9111 3838 9128
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 224DEG 48KT 3834 9113

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
421 
WWUS53 KLSX 150153
SVSLSX

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

MOC071-183-189-219-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Warren MO-
853 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN, WESTERN SAINT CHARLES, NORTHWESTERN SAINT 
LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 853 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Union, moving 
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado southwest of Union.

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...
  O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, 
  Ballwin, Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Manchester, Creve Coeur, 
  Overland, Lake St. Louis, Washington, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Dardenne 
  Prairie, Town and Country, Union, Eureka and Ellisville.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site and Robertsville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 212 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 239 and 261.

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 3860 9104 3892 9070 3892 9068 3893 9069
      3893 9068 3890 9063 3889 9063 3888 9060
      3870 9033 3847 9071 3848 9072 3848 9073
      3846 9074 3832 9097 3850 9115
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 224DEG 48KT 3837 9109

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
628 
WWUS53 KLSX 150158
SVSLSX

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

MOC071-183-189-219-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Warren MO-
858 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN, WESTERN SAINT CHARLES, NORTHWESTERN SAINT 
LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 858 PM CDT, a confirmed and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located over Gray Summit, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
         may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
         homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
         destruction is possible.

Locations impacted include...
  O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, 
  Ballwin, Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Manchester, Creve Coeur, 
  Overland, Lake St. Louis, Washington, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Dardenne 
  Prairie, Town and Country, Eureka, Ellisville and Ladue.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site and Robertsville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 212 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 247 and 261.

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 3892 9070 3892 9068 3893 9069 3870 9033
      3847 9071 3848 9073 3846 9074 3838 9087
      3858 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 225DEG 48KT 3843 9091

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
627 
WWUS53 KLSX 150202
SVSLSX

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

MOC071-183-189-219-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Warren MO-
902 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN, WESTERN SAINT CHARLES, NORTHWESTERN SAINT 
LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 902 PM CDT, a confirmed and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located over Gray Summit, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Gray Summit,
         multiple power flashes.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
         may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
         homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
         destruction is possible.

Locations impacted include...
  O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Chesterfield, Wildwood, 
  Ballwin, Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Manchester, Creve Coeur, 
  Overland, Lake St. Louis, Washington, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Dardenne 
  Prairie, Town and Country, Eureka, Ellisville and Ladue.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site and Robertsville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 212 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 247 and 261.

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 3892 9070 3892 9068 3893 9069 3870 9033
      3847 9071 3848 9073 3846 9074 3838 9087
      3858 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 225DEG 48KT 3849 9084

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
551 
WWUS53 KLSX 150209
SVSLSX

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

MOC219-150219-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Warren MO-
909 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN WARREN 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 3856 9086 3863 9094 3892 9070 3892 9068
      3893 9069 3870 9033 3847 9071 3847 9072
      3848 9071 3848 9073 3846 9074
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 225DEG 48KT 3852 9080

$$


MOC071-183-189-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-
909 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EAST 
CENTRAL FRANKLIN, WESTERN SAINT CHARLES AND NORTHWESTERN SAINT LOUIS 
COUNTIES...

At 909 PM CDT, a confirmed and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located over Wildwood, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
         may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
         homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
         destruction is possible.

This tornadic storm will remain over mainly rural areas of East 
Central Franklin, Western Saint Charles and Northwestern Saint Louis 
Counties.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park and First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 214 and 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 257 and 261.

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 3856 9086 3863 9094 3892 9070 3892 9068
      3893 9069 3870 9033 3847 9071 3847 9072
      3848 9071 3848 9073 3846 9074
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 225DEG 48KT 3852 9080

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Elmore
202 
WWUS53 KLSX 150217
SVSLSX

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

MOC071-150227-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Franklin MO-
917 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL 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 3864 9073 3864 9074 3863 9075 3873 9086
      3892 9070 3892 9068 3893 9069 3870 9033
      3852 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 225DEG 48KT 3859 9071

$$


MOC183-189-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-
917 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR WESTERN 
SAINT CHARLES AND NORTHWESTERN SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 917 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Clarkson 
Valley, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball 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.

This tornadic storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Western 
Saint Charles and Northwestern Saint Louis Counties.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park and First Missouri State Capitol Historic 
Site.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 214 and 231.

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 3864 9073 3864 9074 3863 9075 3873 9086
      3892 9070 3892 9068 3893 9069 3870 9033
      3852 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 228DEG 47KT 3857 9070

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Elmore

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 7:15 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCallaway, Montgomery45 min
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, 8:46 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.