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Event Details:
Event | Tornado |
-- Scale | EF1 |
-- Length | 10.04 Miles |
-- Width | 120 Yards |
State | ILLINOIS |
County/Area | PULASKI |
WFO | PAH |
Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
NCEI Data Source | CSV |
Begin Date | 2011-05-25 17:45 CST-6 |
Begin Location | 2SE PULASKI |
Begin Lat/Lon | 37.2047/-89.1807 |
End Date | 2011-05-25 17:58 CST-6 |
End Location | 7NW GRAND CHAIN |
End Lat/Lon | 37.3365/-89.1036 |
Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
Property Damage | 40.00K |
Crop Damage | 0.00K |
Episode Narrative | Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms occurred in the warm sector of a low pressure system over central Missouri. The air mass in the warm sector was very unstable, with afternoon mixed-layer cape values in the 2500 to 4000 j/kg range. A 65 to 75 knot mid level jet was located across Arkansas, with the nose of the jet moving into western Kentucky. This feature enhanced the lift and strong deep-layer shear already in place, creating an environment very favorable for supercells and tornadoes. A 40 to 55 knot low level jet across eastern Arkansas moved into western Kentucky during the evening, resulting in isolated tornadoes and widespread damaging winds. |
Event Narrative | Mainly tree damage was observed. Some trees were uprooted and snapped. One small shed was damaged. There was minor damage to business roofs in Pulaski. Some straight-line wind damage was observed on the southeast end of the path. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. The average path width was 100 yards. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Totals: | 0 | 0 | 5.672M | 0.00K | |||||||
PINCKNEYVILLE | PERRY CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 16:12 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
CARRIERS MILLS | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:23 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
DU QUOIN | PERRY CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:28 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
WOODLAWN | JEFFERSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:28 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 4.000M | 0.00K |
HARRISBURG | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:30 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
WARE | UNION CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:34 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
DE SOTO | JACKSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:38 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
MULKEYTOWN | FRANKLIN CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:38 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
ANNA | UNION CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:39 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
MOUND CITY | PULASKI CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:40 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
CARBONDALE | JACKSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
PULASKI | PULASKI CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:45 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
URBANDALE | ALEXANDER CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:45 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
ANNA | UNION CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 90.00K | 0.00K |
HURST | WILLIAMSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:46 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
MT VERNON | JEFFERSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:47 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
COLP | WILLIAMSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:53 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
COBDEN | UNION CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:54 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
HERRIN | WILLIAMSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
NEW GRAND CHAIN | PULASKI CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:55 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
TISON | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:56 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
HILLERMAN | MASSAC CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 17:59 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
BENTON | FRANKLIN CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 9.00K | 0.00K |
SCOTSBORO | WILLIAMSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
ORIENT | FRANKLIN CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:01 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
BOAZ | MASSAC CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:03 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
VIENNA | JOHNSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:03 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
GOREVILLE | JOHNSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
CROSSROADS | JOHNSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:07 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
CARMI | WHITE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:10 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
TUNNEL HILL | JOHNSON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:12 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
CARMI | WHITE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:14 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
GRAYVILLE | WHITE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:15 | CST-6 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
ROUND KNOB | MASSAC CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
BRISTOL | POPE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:16 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 87 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 120.00K | 0.00K |
CARRIERS MILLS | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:19 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
METROPOLIS | MASSAC CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:22 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
THACKERAY | HAMILTON CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:22 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
ENFIELD | WHITE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:25 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
HARRISBURG | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:26 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 80.00K | 0.00K |
ELDORADO | SALINE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:36 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
EQUALITY | GALLATIN CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:36 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 78 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 400.00K | 0.00K |
MT CARMEL | WABASH CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:40 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
BELLMONT | WABASH CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:43 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
BELLMONT | WABASH CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:43 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
GRAYVILLE | WHITE CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
ALBION | EDWARDS CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 18:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
MT CARMEL | WABASH CO. | IL | 05/25/2011 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
Totals: | 0 | 0 | 5.672M | 0.00K |