A strong cold front moved through the region, triggering showers and thunderstorms.  Some of the thunderstorms produced large hail, damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 12:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines in St. Martins.  Further east in western portions of Jefferson City, thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Business 50, blocking the roadway.  Also, several power poles in this area were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 13:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLTS SUMMIT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down small metal shed in Holts Summit.  In New Bloomfield, a large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 13:30:00 to 29-JAN-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi on Interstate 70 near mile marker 158. No information on if the driver was injured or not.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:20:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds snapped a couple of trees and caused considerable damage to a shed in Argyle.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:40:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto Highway RA.  Also, numerous tree limbs were blown down in the same area.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 15:14:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORD HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down south of Concord Hill Road and west of State Highway 47.  A concentrated area of tree damage was found approximately 165 yards south of Concord Hill Road across from an open field.  This tree damage was consistent with wind speeds near the low end of the EF-1 range.  Some loose siding was observed just west of State Highway 47 between Concord Hill Road and New Boston Lane.  Additional structural and tree damage was then found between New Boston Lane and Charette Creek Road northeast of State Highway 47.  This damage was consistent with wind speeds near the high end of the EF-0 range.  The roof of a small barn, both the west and east sides, were uplifted and carried between 80 and 90 yards northeast.  Material from the barn roof was lifted into the nearby trees.  A couple of supporting poles from the barn were also uplifted approximately 8 inches.  Several wooden 2x4s were found driven into the ground northeast of the barn.  These 2x4s were driven approximately 8 to 10 inches into the ground with varying angles of entry.  The tornado continued eastward where a two story residence was damaged.  A few sections of the fascia on this home were uplifted and the brick veneer had become partially detached from the front wall.  A large healthy cedar tree in the front of the residence was snapped near the ground and the tree was tossed to the northeast.  Additional EF-0 damage was found on the property.  The tornado lifted just east of this residence based on the lack of tree damage found to the east.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 15:36:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAIN OF ROCKS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down along Sycamore Bend Road just southwest of Chain of Rocks.  A clear path of tree damage was found south of Sycamore Bend Road, where small branches were snapped from most of the trees within a path that was approximately 20 to 30 yards wide.  Some minor roof damage was also noted in this area.  The top of one pine tree was snapped off and the tree top was thrown to the northeast.  The tornado crossed Sycamore Bend Road and continued northeastward along Jordan Road.  A few tree trunks were snapped and several large branches were snapped among the trees along both sides of the road near the Jordan Branch Creek.  Minor roof damage was found to several residences along Jordan Road north of the creek.  The tornado lifted just south of Highway C.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 15:37:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD MONROE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees that were at least a foot in diameter as well as several power lines around town.

Hail in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 14:30:00 to 29-JAN-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 29-JAN-13 15:29:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds uprooted an 8 inch diameter tree on Townview Drive.  Also, several large tree limbs were blown down nearby.