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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 199, NWS St. Louis, MO

July 4, 2026Cole County, Moniteau County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 4, 2026, 1:39 PM CDT for Cole County, Moniteau County, Missouri. It was in force for 66 min. 6 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
Jul 4, 2026, 1:39 PM CDT (18:39 UTC)
Expired
Jul 4, 2026, 2:45 PM CDT
In force
66 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Cole County, MO, Moniteau County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 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
Jul 4, 2:13 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 W California, MO6 inch tree limb snapped on west side of California with the gust front passage.
Jul 4, 2:13 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGTipton, MOLarge tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
Jul 4, 2:18 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse California, MOTree down on Clara Dr in California, MO. Time estimated from radar.
Jul 4, 2:18 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGCalifornia, MOPublic reports shingle uplift and damage to a home in California, MO.
Jul 4, 2:20 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGEugene, MONumerous trees damaged or uprooted.
Jul 4, 2:30 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Centertown, MOTree down on 1909 Rt NN in Centertown, MO. Time estimated from radar.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 6 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 34 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 4, 12:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 228 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, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2026-07-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1944 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2026-07-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 8 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1944 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-25 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1008 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

952 
WUUS53 KLSX 041839
SVRLSX
MOC051-135-041945-
/O.NEW.KLSX.SV.W.0199.260704T1839Z-260704T1945Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
139 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Western Cole County in central Missouri...
  Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 139 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  23 miles west of Tipton to 33 miles southwest of Tipton, moving
  east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
           tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
           roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Tipton, Latham, Clarksburg, High Point, California, Enon, Kliever,
  McGirk, Russellville, Jamestown, Eugene, Centertown, Lupus, Lohman,
  Hickory Hill, Sandy Hook, St. Martins, Marion and Elston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9262 3860 9284 3868 9284 3868 9262
      3892 9250 3891 9248 3887 9248 3883 9244
      3882 9238 3879 9238 3877 9241 3875 9241
      3872 9234 3868 9236 3867 9232 3834 9234
      3834 9241 3843 9240
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 258DEG 39KT 3862 9322 3844 9317 3828 9315

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

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3 follow-up statements
894 
WWUS53 KLSX 041901
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
201 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

MOC051-135-041945-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0199.000000T0000Z-260704T1945Z/
Cole MO-Moniteau MO-
201 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR
WESTERN COLE AND MONITEAU COUNTIES...

At 201 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 5
miles west of Tipton to 15 miles southwest of High Point, or along a
line from 5 miles west of Tipton to 22 miles south of Tipton, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
  Tipton, Latham, Clarksburg, High Point, California, Enon,
  Russellville, McGirk, Kliever, Eugene, Centertown, Jamestown,
  Lohman, Hickory Hill, Lupus, St. Martins, Sandy Hook, Marion and
  Elston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9262 3860 9284 3868 9284 3868 9262
      3892 9250 3891 9248 3887 9248 3883 9244
      3882 9238 3879 9238 3877 9241 3875 9241
      3872 9234 3868 9236 3867 9232 3834 9234
      3834 9241 3843 9240
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 259DEG 41KT 3863 9318 3844 9310 3829 9308

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

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304 
WWUS53 KLSX 041916
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
216 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

MOC051-135-041945-
/O.CON.KLSX.SV.W.0199.000000T0000Z-260704T1945Z/
Cole MO-Moniteau MO-
216 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR
WESTERN COLE AND MONITEAU COUNTIES...

At 216 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near Tipton to 8 miles south of High Point, or along a line from near
Tipton to 18 miles south of California, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
  Tipton, Latham, High Point, Clarksburg, California, Enon,
  Russellville, Eugene, McGirk, Kliever, Hickory Hill, Centertown,
  Lohman, Jamestown, St. Martins, Lupus, Elston, Marion and Sandy
  Hook.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 9284 3868 9284 3868 9262 3892 9250
      3891 9248 3887 9248 3883 9244 3882 9238
      3879 9238 3877 9241 3875 9241 3872 9234
      3868 9236 3867 9232 3834 9234 3834 9241
      3843 9240 3843 9262
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 259DEG 41KT 3866 9294 3849 9282 3833 9277

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

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284 
WWUS53 KLSX 041941
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
241 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

MOC051-135-041951-
/O.EXP.KLSX.SV.W.0199.000000T0000Z-260704T1945Z/
Cole MO-Moniteau MO-
241 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 245 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
COLE AND MONITEAU COUNTIES...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain
is still possible with these thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for a
portion of central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 9262 3860 9284 3868 9284 3868 9262
      3892 9250 3891 9248 3887 9248 3883 9244
      3882 9238 3879 9238 3877 9241 3875 9241
      3872 9234 3868 9236 3867 9232 3834 9234
      3834 9241 3843 9240
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 259DEG 41KT 3870 9273 3852 9261 3837 9256

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS St. Louis, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 4, 1:07 PM CDT, 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Dangerously hot and humid conditions with heat index values from around 100-105 continue today. Heat Advisories and an Extreme Heat Warning remain in effect until 800 PM.
  • There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Some storms may be strong to severe and capable of producing 50-60 mph winds as well as hail up to 1 inch in diameter and locally heavy downpours.
  • The chance for showers and thunderstorms continues into early next week, with temperatures closer to normal in the mid 80s to around 90.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 4, 1:07 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
107 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dangerously hot and humid conditions with heat index values
  from around 100-105 continue today. Heat Advisories and an
  Extreme Heat Warning remain in effect until 800 PM.

- There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Some
  storms may be strong to severe and capable of producing 50-60
  mph winds as well as hail up to 1 inch in diameter and locally
  heavy downpours.

- The chance for showers and thunderstorms continues into early
  next week, with temperatures closer to normal in the mid 80s to
  around 90.

&&

.SHORT TERM...  (Through Late Tonight)
Issued at 343 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

Convective trends are very difficult to forecast today. Clusters
of thunderstorms over northwest Missouri and central Illinois are
pushing outflow boundaries east and south respectively. More
convection may continue to pop up over central Missouri as well,
which will reinforce the boundary if it gets strong enough. Either
boundary is a potential focus for thunderstorm development today,
and the boundaries could collide which would also be a great
forcing mechanism for convective development.

Clouds from morning convection that linger into the afternoon and/or
continuing scattered afternoon convection would almost certainly
suppress temperatures and end the excessive heat today. However,
timing and coverage is uncertain given the complex interactions
which will take place today.  If coverage remains limited this
morning, temperatures could easily recover to reach heat index
values between 95-105. While this isn't as hot as earlier in the
week, the duration of this heat wave continues to support the
current headlines, particularly since there will be a lot of people
outside for Independence Day celebrations. GFS and RAP show 2000-
4000 J/Kg CAPE developing this afternoon with as much as 25kts of
deep layer shear.  This would support multi-cell clusters with the
potential to produce damaging winds.  Think the chance for
thunderstorms will generally decrease in the evening with loss of
daytime heating, but there will still be a lingering thunderstorm
threat to Independence Day celebrations beyond sunset.

Carney

&&

.LONG TERM...  (Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 343 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

There's little change to the remainder of the forecast for Sunday
through next Friday.  A short wave digs into the Mississippi Valley
Sunday which pushes a weak cold front through the area.  Global
guidance members diverge somewhat Monday in how they handle the
wave.  The GFS digs the base of the trough deep into the Lower
Mississippi Valley where it fractures late Tuesday leaving a cut off
low over eastern Texas/western Louisiana.  The ECMWF begins this
process much earlier on Monday night which puts the cut off low
farther north over Oklahoma and Arkansas.  The more northern
solution seems to be favored by the NBM and the LREF mean which are
keeping precipitation chances going at least through Tuesday as the
closed low moves slowly northeast and is finally reintegrated into
the mean flow.  While there's a relatively dry period on Wednesday,
precipitation chances return Thursday and Friday as another short
wave moves across the Mid Mississippi Valley.  Temperatures through
the period should be closer to seasonal normal as upper level long
wave ridging will remain well west of the area.

Carney

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 18z TAFs through 18z Sunday Afternoon)
Issued at 1255 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

There is a threat for multiple rounds of thunderstorms at all of
the local terminals through the TAF period. Isolated to scattered
showers and storms are in the broader vicinity of all local
terminals except for KUIN, with these posing a threat for early in
the period. Our attention then turns to a cluster of storms moving
eastward out of western Missouri and a cold front sinking
southward into the region late this afternoon and evening.
Both will serve as a focus for a greater threat of thunderstorms
capable of erratic, gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Confidence is
low on the timing of these stronger storms, so chances have been
left to PROB30 groups for now. Once confidence increases, TEMPO or
prevailing groups will be needed for some of the terminals. A lull
in rain chances is expected tonight, with a low chance for showers
and thunderstorms again late in the period tomorrow.

Elmore

&&

.LSX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Audrain MO-
     Crawford MO-Iron MO-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Madison MO-
     Marion MO-Monroe MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Saint
     Francois MO-Shelby MO-Washington MO.

     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for Boone MO-
     Callaway MO-Cole MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Jefferson MO-
     Moniteau MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint
     Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Warren MO.

IL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Adams IL-Bond IL-
     Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Fayette IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-Macoupin
     IL-Marion IL-Montgomery IL-Pike IL.

     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for Clinton IL-
     Madison IL-Monroe IL-Randolph IL-Saint Clair IL-Washington
     IL.

&&

WFO LSX

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 4, 2:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole, Osage75 min
Jul 4, 2:26 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis5 hr
Jul 4, 2:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Warren, Washington67 min
Jul 4, 3:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCrawford, Washington35 min
Jul 4, 3:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis45 min
Jul 4, 3:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson43 min
Jul 4, 4:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis32 min
Jul 4, 4:26 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis5 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.