The combination of a progressive upper low over the plains and a low level jet max nosing into the area brought strong to severe thunderstorms to the Ozarks. Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon with hail up to tennis balls falling from some of the strongest cells.
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The combination of a progressive upper low over the plains and a low level jet max nosing into the area brought strong to severe thunderstorms to the Ozarks. Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon with hail up to tennis balls falling from some of the strongest cells.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 24, 1:38 PM CST, 1 hour 4 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 238 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday) Issued at 205 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 Update: 18z KSGF sounding indicated a weak cap, but radar and satellite imagery increasing shows evidence of weakening inhibition with a small uptick in convective towers and isolated radar returns. This is in line with recent HRRR guidance. In general HRRR trends have been indicating a slightly later onset time of more widespread convection versus runs from this morning, however, the eastern cwfa should see scattered convection. Shear/instability profiles (nearly 1000 j/kg mlcape and 50kts 0-6km bulk shear) are supportive of supercells with large hail the main concern. A localized wind risk is also possible. A veered low level wind profile should limit the overall tornado threat The front is expected to shift east of the area this evening, so expecting a a brief window for severe storms in our area. After some brief clearing, low clouds should moves south on the backside of the system with some drizzle expected late tonight and Monday morning, especially in the northeast quarter of the cwfa. Cloud will likely hold on into Monday night as well .LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday) Issued at 205 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 Tuesday: A ridge of high pressure will nose south form the Midwest with finally some clearing expected Tuesday with seasonable temperatures. Wednesday: South winds will become gusty with warm weather as the sfc high moves off and a large upper ridge builds over the central CONUS. Thursday-Friday-Saturday: The upper ridge flattens out and shifts east as the southern branch of an upper level split flow pattern becomes the main player in our weather. Moisture will spread north in the persistent strong south low level flow on Thursday. By late in the weak the surface pattern becomes more active with a wave of low pressure likely to move through supported by a shortwave moving through the central Rockies into the Plains. Decent agreement with ECMWF and GFS in moving a sfc low through eastern KS and MO with a trailing cold front Fri night. Sunday: Guidance differs by this time on how far south the front will get. The GFS is more active with another sfc wave moving through the southern CONUS while the ECMWF is dry. Forecast reflects a blend of guidance. && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon) Issued at 1248 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 KSGF/KJLN/KBBG tafs: A cold front will move through the taf sites region early in the period. A mix of ceiling heights is occurring ahead of the front which is now about 50 miles west of KJLN. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the next couple of hours affecting KSGF and KBBG. A brief period of VFR conditions is expected immediately behind the front before lower clouds (MVFR/IFR ceilings) move south into the area. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MO...NONE. KS...NONE. && SHORT TERM...DSA LONG TERM...DSA AVIATION...DSA
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 1246 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-251800- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 1246 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Elevated hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Limited lightning risk. DISCUSSION... A cold front will move across the outlook area this afternoon and this evening. Thunderstorm activity along the front is expected to increase between 1 and 3 pm along a Versailles to Springfield to Cassville line before shifting east through eastern portions of the outlook area. The front is expected to pass south and east of the area by 10 pm. Shear and instability is expected to be supportive of supercells capable of large hail up the size of ping pong balls. Wind gusts of 60 mph will also be possible with some storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Gusty south winds will be possible Wednesday and Thursday ahead of developing low pressure across the Plains. A dry air mass will be in place and when combined with the gusty winds could lead to an elevated fire weather risk during the afternoon hours Wednesday. There will also be the potential for some thunderstorms from Wednesday night into Saturday with the best coverage expected Friday and Friday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed later today and this evening for areas east of a Versailles to Springfield to Cassville line. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf DSA
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
258 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
MOZ057-058-069-070-242045-
Maries MO-Camden MO-Miller MO-Pulaski MO-
258 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARIES...SOUTHERN MILLER...
NORTHWESTERN PULASKI AND SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM
CDT...
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Osage Beach, moving east at 30 mph. Other storms
were developing in western Maries county.
Dime size hail will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Lake of The Ozarks State Park... Lake of The Ozarks...
Dixon... Belle...
Crocker... Iberia...
Vienna... Saint Elizabeth...
St. Elizabeth... Brumley...
Brinktown... Ulman...
Freedom... Montreal...
Wet Glaize...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and east central Missouri.
LAT...LON 3830 9219 3829 9165 3806 9184 3795 9228
3790 9261 3808 9266
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 254DEG 26KT 3801 9251
BurchfieldSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
317 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
MOZ082-096-097-242045-
Douglas MO-Howell MO-Texas MO-
317 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS...NORTHWESTERN
HOWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM CDT...
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Mountain Grove, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Willow Springs... Cabool...
Drury... Vanzant...
Gentryville...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central and southwestern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3685 9249 3697 9247 3706 9231 3706 9225
3710 9225 3722 9205 3698 9180 3680 9230
3680 9234
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 237DEG 29KT 3698 9228Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
328 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
MOZ082-092-242100-
Wright MO-Texas MO-
328 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN WRIGHT AND WEST
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM CDT...
At 328 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Norwood, or 7 miles west of Mountain Grove, moving northeast at 25
mph.
Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Grove... Dawson...
Norwood... Graff...
Bendavis...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central and southwestern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3712 9254 3740 9231 3723 9208 3706 9237
3706 9244
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 226DEG 20KT 3713 9240Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
334 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
MOZ080-081-242115-
Dallas MO-Laclede MO-
334 PM CDT SUN MAR 24 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND LACLEDE
COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT...
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Conway, or 13 miles southwest of Lebanon, moving east at 25 mph.
Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Lebanon... Bennett Spring State Park...
Morgan... Conway...
Phillipsburg... Twin Bridges...
Competition... Long Lane...
Dry Knob... Falcon...
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 110 and 143.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and southwestern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3780 9241 3772 9241 3771 9239 3748 9234
3749 9295 3766 9295
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 263DEG 22KT 3757 9286
BurchfieldThe Springfield radar (KSGF), 136 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:42 UTC.
13 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
The public reported accumulating nickle to quarter size hail. Only minor tree and leaf damage was reported.
Up to half dollar sized hail was reported on the eastern side of town. The hail did only minor damage to a few vehicles.
Up to quarter size hail was reported. No damage occurred.
Up to quarter size hail was reported in a rural area between Rolla and St. James.
Quarter size hail was reported by the public.
Quarter size hail was reported by the public.
Quarter zize hail was reported by the public via social media.
Hail to the size of tennis balls fell in a rural part of Texas County. A home received roof damage and two vehicles were damaged.
Hail to the size of golf balls fell in a mostly rural area north of Roby. Minor roof damage occurred to a few homes and outbuildings and a few vehicles received minor damage.
Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection Highway 5 and Route H.
Up to quarter size hail was reported.
A report of quarter sized hail was received via social media.
A report of quarter size hail was revived via social media.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Missouri in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Missouri, March 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 812505, 812506, 812507, 812508, 812509, 812510, 812511, 812512, 812513, 812514, 812515, 812516, 812517.