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Tornado Warning 85, NWS St. Louis, MO
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.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2:50 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 N Wildwood, MO | NWS 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 CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Wildwood, MO | Report 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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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
$$
Elmore5 follow-up statements
546
WWUS53 KLSX 041958
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
MOC183-189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Charles MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SAINT CHARLES AND CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES AND THE
CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...
At 258 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over
Chesterfield, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, Wildwood, University City,
Ballwin, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves,
Ferguson, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Jennings,
St. Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors and Town and Country.
This includes the following State Parks...
Scott Joplin Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri near exit 231.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3866 9068 3867 9069 3883 9026 3872 9021
3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
3855 9060 3862 9063
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 30KT 3862 9065
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore053
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
$$
Elmore965
WWUS53 KLSX 042011
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
311 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
MOC183-042021-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Charles MO-
311 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL SAINT CHARLES COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3861 9031 3859 9047 3866 9048 3869 9053
3872 9053 3883 9026 3872 9021 3870 9021
3869 9020 3865 9018 3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 235DEG 30KT 3869 9055
$$
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
$$
Elmore067
WWUS53 KLSX 042020
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
MOC189-510-042030-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0085.000000T0000Z-250604T2030Z/
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 4 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS CITY...
At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over St. John, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Louis, Florissant, University City, Maryland Heights,
Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson, Overland, Clayton, Jennings,
St. Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Berkeley, Richmond
Heights, Ladue, Brentwood, Maplewood, Olivette and Black Jack.
This includes the following State Parks...
Scott Joplin Historic Site.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3860 9037 3869 9039 3875 9046 3883 9026
3872 9021 3870 9021 3869 9020 3865 9018
3863 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 244DEG 27KT 3869 9043
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
Elmore229
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
$$
ElmoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 7:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery, Warren | 48 min |
| Jun 3, 8:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Boone, Cole, Moniteau | 4 hr |
| Jun 3, 9:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Cole, Moniteau | 43 min |
| Jun 3, 9:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole, Osage | 51 min |
| Jun 3, 9:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Audrain, Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 10:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Boone | 117 min |
| Jun 3, 10:29 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Boone | 8 hr |
| Jun 4, 12:14 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Boone | 6 hr |
| Jun 4, 9:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 29 hr |
| Jun 4, 1:59 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Cole | 38 hr |
| Jun 4, 2:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 11 min |
| Jun 4, 2:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 92 min |
| Jun 4, 3:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 38 min |
| Jun 4, 3:22 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis | 113 min |
| Jun 4, 3:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 97 min |
| Jun 4, 4:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 2 hr |
| Jun 4, 5:46 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 6:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 6:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 2 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.