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Tornado Warning 82, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at May 19, 2025, 11:33 PM CDT for Jefferson County, Sainte Genevieve County, Saint Francois County, Missouri. It was in force for 42 min. 5 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
- May 19, 2025, 11:33 PM CDT (04:33 UTC)
- Expired
- May 20, 2025, 12:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Jefferson County, MO, Saint Francois County, MO, Sainte Genevieve County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 11:44 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Park Hills, MO | Dispatch reports power lines down in Park Hills. |
| May 19, 11:47 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Farmington, MO | Dispatch reports trees down in Farmington. |
| May 20, 12:02 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nne French Village, MO | Via Facebook: Numerous medium to large healthy trees uprooted, snapped, and topped. |
| May 20, 12:02 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Nne French Village, MO | Via Facebook: Numerous medium to large, healthy trees snapped and uprooted northwest of Bloomsdale. |
| May 20, 12:02 AM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Nne French Village, MO | NWS Storm Survey revealed an EF-0 tornado in far northern Ste. Genevieve county. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 8:26 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 285 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
- 1853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 109 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 322 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
647
WFUS53 KLSX 200433
TORLSX
MOC099-186-187-200515-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0082.250520T0433Z-250520T0515Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1133 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Jefferson County in east central Missouri...
Sainte Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri...
Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 1215 AM CDT.
* At 1133 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a
tornado were located along a line from over Old Mines to over Iron
Mountain Lake, or along a line from 7 miles north of Potosi to
near Ironton, moving east at 45 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.
* This tornado will be near...
Bismarck around 1135 PM CDT.
Park Hills, Leadwood, Bonne Terre and Desloge around 1140 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Frankclay, Doe Run,
Blackwell, Leadington, Valles Mill, French Village, Libertyville,
Victoria, River Aux Vases and Minnith.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, St. Francois State Park, Hawn State Park, Felix
Valle House State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 175.
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 3813 9071 3823 9036 3809 9022 3806 9013
3803 9011 3801 9006 3796 9000 3796 8993
3793 8997 3787 8994 3782 9000 3764 9015
3764 9060 3774 9060 3784 9064 3808 9064
3808 9066 3810 9066 3809 9068 3810 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0433Z 253DEG 37KT 3803 9074 3773 9060 3765 9060
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Jaja2 follow-up statements
763
WWUS53 KLSX 200459
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1159 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025
MOC099-186-187-200515-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-250520T0515Z/
Jefferson MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Saint Francois MO-
1159 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON, SAINTE GENEVIEVE AND CENTRAL SAINT FRANCOIS
COUNTIES...
At 1159 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from near Olympian Village to 5 miles
southwest of Weingarten, or along a line from 8 miles southeast of
De Soto to 8 miles northeast of Farmington, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
This tornado will be near...
Knob Lick around 1145 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Valles Mill, French
Village, Victoria and River Aux Vases.
This includes the following State Parks...
Hawn State Park and Felix Valle House State Park.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 175.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3817 9057 3823 9036 3819 9033 3818 9031
3809 9022 3806 9013 3803 9011 3801 9006
3796 9000 3796 8993 3793 8997 3787 8994
3782 9000 3764 9015 3765 9037
TIME...MOT...LOC 0433Z 247DEG 37KT 3800 9074 3773 9060
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kimble470
WWUS53 KLSX 200506
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1206 AM CDT Tue May 20 2025
MOC187-200516-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-250520T0515Z/
Saint Francois MO-
1206 AM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTY...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for a portion of
southeast Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3814 9048 3823 9036 3819 9033 3818 9031
3809 9022 3806 9013 3803 9011 3801 9006
3796 9000 3796 8993 3793 8997 3787 8994
3782 9000 3780 9024 3798 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 0459Z 247DEG 37KT 3810 9043 3784 9029
$$
MOC099-186-200515-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-250520T0515Z/
Jefferson MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
1206 AM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SAINTE GENEVIEVE COUNTIES...
At 1206 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from 7 miles south of Crystal City to over
Weingarten, or along a line from 7 miles south of Crystal City to 11
miles southwest of Ste. Genevieve, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include River Aux Vases.
This includes the following State Parks...
Hawn State Park and Felix Valle House State Park.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 174.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 3814 9048 3823 9036 3819 9033 3818 9031
3809 9022 3806 9013 3803 9011 3801 9006
3796 9000 3796 8993 3793 8997 3787 8994
3782 9000 3780 9024 3798 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 0459Z 247DEG 37KT 3810 9043 3784 9029
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KimbleThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson | 32 min |
| May 19, 8:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson | 24 min |
| May 19, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Cole, Moniteau | 58 min |
| May 19, 8:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 42 min |
| May 19, 8:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Washington | 40 min |
| May 19, 8:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Osage | 63 min |
| May 19, 8:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Iron, Washington | 47 min |
| May 19, 8:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Audrain, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Shelby | 6 hr |
| May 19, 9:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Marion, Ralls | 47 min |
| May 19, 9:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Washington | 42 min |
| May 19, 9:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion | 38 min |
| May 19, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford | 14 min |
| May 19, 10:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 44 min |
| May 19, 10:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Washington | 32 min |
| May 19, 10:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Washington | 31 min |
| May 19, 10:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Iron, Reynolds, Washington | 49 min |
| May 19, 10:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Iron, Reynolds, Washington | 45 min |
| May 19, 10:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Washington | 32 min |
| May 19, 10:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Washington | 43 min |
| May 19, 10:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 68 min |
| May 19, 11:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Pike | 25 min |
| May 19, 11:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Marion, Ralls | 4 hr |
| May 19, 11:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Iron, Saint Francois, Washington | 38 min |
| May 19, 11:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 30 min |
| May 19, 11:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Madison | 47 min |
| May 19, 11:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Madison | 36 min |
| May 20, 12:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Lincoln, Saint Charles and 6 more | 6 hr |
| May 20, 12:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve | 33 min |
| May 20, 1:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LSX | Saint Louis | 3 hr |
| May 20, 9:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 35 hr |
| May 20, 9:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford | 24 hr |
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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.