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Tornado Warning 85, NWS St. Louis, MO

June 4, 2025Saint Charles County, Saint Louis County, City of Saint Louis, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 4, 2025, 2:50 PM CDT for Saint Charles County, Saint Louis County, City of Saint Louis, Missouri. It was in force for 40 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
Jun 4, 2025, 2:50 PM CDT (19:50 UTC)
Expired
Jun 4, 2025, 3:30 PM CDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties City of Saint Louis, MO, Saint Charles County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 4, 2:50 PM CDTTORNADO2 N Wildwood, MONWS Storm Survey found that an EF-1 tornado formed just east of Hwy 109 in Wildwood at 2:50pm and tracked northeastward. It dissipated in the Chesterfield Valley just south of the Missouri River at 3:00pm.
Jun 4, 2:51 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Wildwood, MOReport of large trees snapped, a roof or side of a garage heavily damaged, and debris strewn.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 234 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 12:00Z on 2025-06-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 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 12:00Z on 2025-06-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 13 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
12 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-39 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

229 
WFUS53 KLSX 041950
TORLSX
MOC183-189-510-042030-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0085.250604T1950Z-250604T2030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Saint Charles County in east central Missouri...
  Saint Louis County in east central Missouri...
  Saint Louis City in east central Missouri...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 250 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located over Ellisville, moving northeast at 35 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...
  St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, Wildwood, University City, 
  Ballwin, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, 
  Ferguson, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Jennings, 
  St. Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors and Town and Country.

This includes the following State Parks...
Babler Memorial State Park, Scott Joplin Historic Site and 
Castlewood State Park.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 70 in Missouri near exit 231.
	Interstate 44 in Missouri near exit 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3864 9074 3865 9076 3883 9026 3872 9021
      3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
      3849 9073 3856 9071 3862 9072 3863 9073
      3864 9073
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 246DEG 31KT 3858 9062

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Elmore
5 follow-up statements
546 
WWUS53 KLSX 041958
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

MOC183-189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN SAINT CHARLES AND CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES AND THE 
CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...

At 258 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over 
Chesterfield, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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...
  St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, Wildwood, University City, 
  Ballwin, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, 
  Ferguson, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Jennings, 
  St. Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors and Town and Country.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Scott Joplin Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri near exit 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3866 9068 3867 9069 3883 9026 3872 9021
      3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
      3855 9060 3862 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 30KT 3862 9065

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

$$

Elmore
053 
WWUS53 KLSX 042003
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
303 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

MOC183-189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
303 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL 
SAINT CHARLES AND CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES AND THE CENTRAL SAINT 
LOUIS CITY...

At 303 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over 
Chesterfield, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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...
  St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Ballwin, 
  Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson, 
  Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Jennings, St. Ann, 
  Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Town and Country and Berkeley.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Scott Joplin 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 3868 9062 3883 9026 3872 9021 3870 9021
      3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018 3857 9055
      3865 9056 3868 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 235DEG 30KT 3866 9060

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

$$

Elmore
965 
WWUS53 KLSX 042011
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
311 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

MOC183-042021-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Charles MO-
311 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL SAINT CHARLES 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3861 9031 3859 9047 3866 9048 3869 9053
      3872 9053 3883 9026 3872 9021 3870 9021
      3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 235DEG 30KT 3869 9055

$$


MOC189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
311 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL 
SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...

At 311 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Maryland Heights, moving northeast at 35 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...
  St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Kirkwood, 
  Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson, Creve 
  Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Jennings, St. Ann, Bridgeton, 
  Bellefontaine Neighbors, Town and Country, Berkeley, Richmond 
  Heights and Ladue.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Scott Joplin 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 3861 9031 3859 9047 3866 9048 3869 9053
      3872 9053 3883 9026 3872 9021 3870 9021
      3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 235DEG 30KT 3869 9055

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

$$

Elmore
067 
WWUS53 KLSX 042020
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

MOC189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...

At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over St. John, moving northeast at 30 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...
  St. Louis, Florissant, University City, Maryland Heights, 
  Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson, Overland, Clayton, Jennings, 
  St. Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Berkeley, Richmond 
  Heights, Ladue, Brentwood, Maplewood, Olivette and Black Jack.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Scott Joplin 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 3860 9037 3869 9039 3875 9046 3883 9026
      3872 9021 3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018
      3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 244DEG 27KT 3869 9043

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

$$

Elmore
229 
WWUS53 KLSX 042027
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
327 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

MOC189-510-042037-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
327 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025

...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 330 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN SAINT 
LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. 
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty 
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 9037 3869 9039 3875 9046 3883 9026
      3872 9021 3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018
      3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 244DEG 27KT 3872 9035

$$

Elmore

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 3, 7:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCallaway, Montgomery, Warren48 min
Jun 3, 8:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXBoone, Cole, Moniteau4 hr
Jun 3, 9:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCole, Moniteau43 min
Jun 3, 9:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole, Osage51 min
Jun 3, 9:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXAudrain, Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls and 1 more3 hr
Jun 3, 10:03 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXBoone117 min
Jun 3, 10:29 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXBoone8 hr
Jun 4, 12:14 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXBoone6 hr
Jun 4, 9:42 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXLincoln29 hr
Jun 4, 1:59 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXCole38 hr
Jun 4, 2:47 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis11 min
Jun 4, 2:58 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis92 min
Jun 4, 3:13 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis38 min
Jun 4, 3:22 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis113 min
Jun 4, 3:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis97 min
Jun 4, 4:12 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXCrawford, Washington2 hr
Jun 4, 5:46 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis3 hr
Jun 4, 6:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXFranklin, Jefferson3 hr
Jun 4, 6:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXCrawford, Washington2 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.