From the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY states a brief EF-0 Tornado touched down 4 miles northwest of Qulin in Butler County on Sunday evening around 7:15 p.m.. This is the same cell that passed between Malden and Bernie.
Below is the report from the National Weather Service:
...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 08/08/21 TORNADO EVENT...
.OVERVIEW...A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF
QULIN IN BUTLER COUNTY MISSOURI.
.TORNADO NORTHWEST OF QULIN...
RATING: EF-0
ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 85 MPH
PATH LENGTH/STATUTE/:0.1 MILES
PATH WIDTH/MAXIMUM/: 50 YARDS
FATALITIES: 0
INJURIES: 0
START DATE: AUG 8 2021
START TIME: 7:14 PM CDT
START LOCATION: 4.3 MI NW OF QULIN, MISSOURI
START LAT/LON: 36.64 / -90.3016
END DATE: AUG 8 2021
END TIME: 7:14 PM CDT
END LOCATION: 4.3 MI NW OF QULIN, MISSOURI
END LAT/LON: 36.6404 / -90.3001
SURVEY SUMMARY:
A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT A RESIDENCE ALONG HIGHWAY 53 TO THE NORTHWEST OF QULIN, MO. IT LIFTED THE FRONT PORCH ROOF COVERING UP AND OVER THE HOUSE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE ROOF BEFORE LANDING IN THE BACKYARD. A FEW TREES WERE SNAPPED ON THE PROPERTY AS WELL.
EF SCALE: THE ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE CLASSIFIES TORNADOES INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
EF0...WEAK......65 TO 85 MPH
EF1...WEAK......86 TO 110 MPH
EF2...STRONG....111 TO 135 MPH
EF3...STRONG....136 TO 165 MPH
EF4...VIOLENT...166 TO 200 MPH
EF5...VIOLENT...>200 MPH
NOTE:
THE INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING FINAL REVIEW OF THE EVENT AND PUBLICATION IN NWS STORM DATA.
Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for Stoddard County, Missouri.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
WHAT...Peak Afternoon Heat index around 105.
WHERE...Southeast Missouri and adjacent locations in southwest Illinois and southwest Kentucky.
WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered thunderstorms may provide temporary relief from the heat should you encounter one.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1.
Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Stoddard County until 8 p.m. Thursday evening.
Portions of southwest Indiana, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees expected.
WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois.
WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Learn more about heat safety at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a Special Weather Statement for Stoddard County, Missouri.
..HEAT INDEX VALUES 100 TO 105 TODAY...
The combination of high temperatures in the middle 90s and high humidity will result in peak heat index readings from 100 to 105 this afternoon. The heat will intensify by Thursday with highs in the middle to upper 90s and peak heat index values in excess of 105. Some relief from the oppressive heat is expected by Friday and into the weekend.
Exercise caution if you must be outside for an extended period of time. If you find that you're becoming overheated, take a break in air conditioning and drink plenty of water. The heat affects us all differently, so listen to the warning signs your body may be trying to send.
Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a Special Weather Statement for Stoddard County, Missouri.
Description
...HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100 TO 105 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON...
Temperatures will soar into the 90s by midday and into the afternoon hours. With elevated humidity levels in place, this will result in afternoon heat index values from 100 to 105.
Take it easy if you must be outside today. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Stoddard County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a Lake Wind Advisory until 7 p.m. this evening. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled.
Affected Area
Portions of southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois
Description
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
WHAT...Southwest winds becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
WHERE...Portions of southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois.
WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Bollinger County, MO - The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY announced today that an EF-1 Tornado did touch down on Wednesday, April 28th in Bollinger County, MO about 4.6 miles south of Patton. Winds peaked at 105 miles per hour. Property was damaged, but thankfully no one was injured.
Here are the details:
Rating: EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length /statute/: 3.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 225 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: April 28, 2021
Start Time: 2:50 PM CDT
Start Location: 4.6 miles S Patton
Start Lat/Lon: 37.4361/ -90/0159
End Date: April 28, 2021
End Time: 2:58 PM CDT
End Location: 3.8 miles SE Patton
End Lat/Lon: 37.4644/ -89.9658
Damage was mainly to trees, with thousands of large trees snapped or uprooted. Near the beginning of the path, along Hwy M, south of Patton, a tractor trailer was overturned along with a smaller trailer and several farm items were blown around such as a fuel tank and planks. Extensive tree damage began by the time the tornado reached CR 346 with thousands of trees downed between CR 346 and MO- JJ Hwy. A small shed was blown away just south of MO-JJ where the tornado reached its maximum intensity and width. A mobile home lost some of its shingles and most of its underpinning as the tornado moved along and just north of MO-JJ. The tornado ended just northeast of the intersection of MO-JJ and CR 366 where it downed several mainly small trees and removed some shingles from a garage.
Photo not of the actual tornado.
