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Tornado Warning 6, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 8:46 PM CDT for Crawford County, Washington County, Missouri. It was in force for 44 min. 2 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, 8:46 PM CDT (01:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Crawford County, MO, Washington County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:49 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, 9:00 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Cherryville, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:00 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Cherryville, MO |
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, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 281 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.
993
WFUS53 KLSX 150146
TORLSX
MOC055-221-150230-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0006.250315T0146Z-250315T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
846 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Crawford County in east central Missouri...
Washington County in east central Missouri...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 846 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 10 miles southwest of Cherryville, or 15 miles
south of Steelville, moving northeast at 65 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...
Cherryville around 855 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Cook Station,
Dillard, Davisville, Latty, Shirley and Cadet.
This includes the following State Parks...
Washington State Park.
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 3771 9131 3779 9131 3779 9153 3783 9153
3820 9084 3820 9078 3810 9068 3809 9068
3809 9066 3810 9066 3809 9065 3808 9066
3808 9064 3784 9064
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 239DEG 56KT 3776 9144
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MRB3 follow-up statements
736
WWUS53 KLSX 150200
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
900 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC055-221-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Crawford MO-Washington MO-
900 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL
MISSOURI...
At 900 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cherryville, or 11 miles southeast of Steelville,
moving northeast at 65 mph. Trained spotters also reported two inch
hail in Steelville.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
This tornado will be near...
Cherryville around 855 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Davisville, Latty,
Shirley and Cadet.
This includes the following State Parks...
Washington State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3782 9137 3790 9139 3820 9084 3820 9078
3810 9068 3809 9068 3809 9066 3810 9066
3809 9065 3808 9066 3808 9064 3784 9064
3780 9129
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 239DEG 56KT 3776 9143
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRB511
WWUS53 KLSX 150214 RRA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
914 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC055-150224-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Crawford MO-
914 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 9084 3820 9078 3810 9068 3809 9068
3809 9069 3808 9068 3809 9066 3810 9066
3809 9065 3808 9066 3808 9064 3784 9064
3781 9110 3806 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 240DEG 56KT 3787 9119
$$
MOC221-150230-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Washington MO-
914 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
At 914 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles southeast of Anthonies Mill, or 10 miles west
of Potosi, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Latty, Shirley and
Cadet.
This includes the following State Parks...
Washington State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3820 9084 3820 9078 3810 9068 3809 9068
3809 9069 3808 9068 3809 9066 3810 9066
3809 9065 3808 9066 3808 9064 3784 9064
3781 9110 3806 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 240DEG 56KT 3787 9119
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MRB932
WWUS53 KLSX 150227 RRA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC221-150237-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250315T0230Z/
Washington MO-
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM CDT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 9084 3820 9078 3810 9068 3809 9068
3809 9069 3808 9068 3809 9066 3810 9066
3809 9065 3808 9066 3808 9064 3784 9064
3781 9110 3806 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 240DEG 56KT 3798 9095
$$
MRBThe 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, 8:16 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, 8:52 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.