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Tornado Warning 60, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 17, 2026, 4:31 PM CDT for Audrain County, Monroe County, Missouri. It was in force for 44 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 17, 2026, 4:31 PM CDT (21:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2026, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Audrain County, MO, Monroe County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2:14 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 289 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
- 2165 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 179 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
372
WFUS53 KLSX 172131
TORLSX
MOC007-137-172215-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0060.260617T2131Z-260617T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
431 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Audrain County in central Missouri...
Southern Monroe County in northeastern Missouri...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles south of Madison, or 11 miles north of
Centralia, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Santa Fe and Rush Hill.
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 3932 9230 3942 9227 3936 9172 3914 9172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 282DEG 35KT 3936 9222
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Elmore5 follow-up statements
387
WWUS53 KLSX 172139
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
439 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
MOC007-137-172215-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260617T2215Z/
Audrain MO-Monroe MO-
439 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHEASTERN
MONROE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 439 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles north of Centralia, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Santa Fe and Rush Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3929 9220 3941 9214 3936 9172 3914 9172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 282DEG 35KT 3936 9221
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Elmore366
WWUS53 KLSX 172145
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
445 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
MOC007-137-172215-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260617T2215Z/
Audrain MO-Monroe MO-
445 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHEASTERN
MONROE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 445 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Paris, or 10 miles northeast of
Centralia, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.
Locations impacted include...
Santa Fe and Rush Hill.
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 3927 9215 3941 9210 3936 9172 3914 9172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 282DEG 35KT 3934 9211
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Elmore641
WWUS53 KLSX 172152
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
452 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
MOC007-137-172215-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260617T2215Z/
Audrain MO-Monroe MO-
452 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHEASTERN MONROE
COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Santa Fe, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Santa Fe and Rush Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3928 9205 3940 9201 3936 9172 3914 9172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 282DEG 35KT 3933 9204
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore055
WWUS53 KLSX 172203
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
503 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
MOC007-137-172215-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260617T2215Z/
Audrain MO-Monroe MO-
503 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHEASTERN MONROE
COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 503 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles south of Santa Fe, moving east at 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Santa Fe and Rush Hill.
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 3928 9193 3938 9189 3936 9172 3920 9172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 282DEG 35KT 3931 9195
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Elmore365 WWUS53 KLSX 172211 SVSLSX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service St Louis MO 511 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026 MOC007-137-172221- /O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260617T2215Z/ Audrain MO-Monroe MO- 511 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 515 PM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND SOUTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI... The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued for Audrain County and is in effect until 545 PM CDT. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather information. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Wednesday for portions of central and northeast Missouri. && LAT...LON 3928 9193 3938 9189 3936 9172 3920 9172 TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 282DEG 35KT 3929 9182 $$ Elmore
The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 4:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Monroe | 38 min |
| Jun 17, 5:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Audrain, Pike, Ralls | 18 min |
| Jun 17, 5:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike, Ralls | 21 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.