Severe thunderstorms will be possible over portions of the Central Plains today. An Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) has been issued for western and central Kansas. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes. The severe weather threat continues across the Central U.S. over the next few days. Read More >
Overview
During the night on May 6, 2024, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across western Missouri and impacted the NWS St. Louis forecast area during the early morning of May 7. While damaging straight-line wind was observed across parts of the region, three QLCS tornadoes were detected. About 30 hours later, the region was threatened with additional severe thunderstorms on May 8. Numerous supercells produced very large hail most of the day, and another small QLCS produced multiple tornadoes in southeast Missouri. Below is a summary of each tornado that was surveyed by NWS St. Louis, along with some pictures of the largest hailstones. Unless otherwise stated, all damage survey results are preliminary.
Pictured is radar reflectivity from KLSX at 4:20 AM on May 7, 2024 |
Tornadoes:
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
Photos & Video
Tornado damage
EF1 tornado damage to a restaurant and bar east of Sullivan, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
An uprooted tree caused by a tornado east of Sullivan, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
An uprooted tree caused by a tornado near Bourbon, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
A small snapped tree caused by a tornado near Bourbon, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
EF1 tornado damage to a school in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Tree uprooted near Highway C in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Trees uprooted near Allen St. in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Machine shed on Collier Street in Fredericktown, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Large hail
2.50 inch hail observed in Festus, MO on May 8, 2024. (Trained spotter) |
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