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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 58, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 24, 2017, 3:30 PM EDT for Pulaski County, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was in force for 60 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 24, 2017, 3:30 PM EDT (19:30 UTC)
- Expired
- May 24, 2017, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 60 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.88 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1:19 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 228 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 805 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 101 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 24, 3:02 PM EDT, 28 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 24, 3:02 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, May 24, 1:54 PM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 154 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>118-252100- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, and Whitesburg 154 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017 ...TORNADO WATCH 264 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely into this evening. Storms that develop will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Thunderstorms will be possible Friday evening, Saturday afternoon through early Monday morning, and Tuesday afternoon through evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to call in any reports of storm damage, large hail, or flooding. KYZ119-120-252100- Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 154 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely into this evening. Storms that develop will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Thunderstorms will be possible Friday evening, Saturday afternoon through early Monday morning, and Tuesday afternoon through evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to call in any reports of storm damage, large hail, or flooding. DJ/GREIF
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 24, 1:28 PM EDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
128 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
KYZ088-110-113-115-118>120-241800-
Perry-Martin-Floyd-Pike-Knott-Harlan-Letcher-
128 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN HARLAN...
MARTIN...LETCHER...EAST CENTRAL PERRY...KNOTT...FLOYD AND PIKE
COUNTIES...
At 127 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Pikeville,
moving north at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Whitesburg, Hindman, Letcher, Estill, Bath,
Cumberland, Jenkins, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright,
Fleming-Neon, Lynch, Martin, Pippa Passes, Benham, Forest Hills,
Wayland and Vicco.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
LAT...LON 3727 8235 3712 8272 3705 8272 3698 8287
3690 8287 3687 8292 3688 8292 3724 8315
3791 8245 3781 8240 3776 8231 3774 8233
3767 8229 3762 8221 3765 8218 3755 8213
3753 8205 3754 8197 3753 8198
TIME...MOT...LOC 1727Z 196DEG 17KT 3746 8251
JMWSpecial weather statement, May 24, 2:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
201 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
KYZ110-113-118>120-241830-
Martin-Floyd-Pike-Knott-Letcher-
201 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN...
EASTERN LETCHER...EAST CENTRAL KNOTT...SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND PIKE
COUNTIES...
At 200 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Pike and
Letcher counties, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Pikeville, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City,
Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Forest Hills, Warfield, Meta, Jamboree,
Pilgrim, Colly, Garden Village, McDowell, Piso, Sergent, Blue Moon,
Osborn and Jarad.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
LAT...LON 3727 8235 3723 8250 3712 8272 3705 8272
3701 8279 3738 8283 3789 8243 3781 8240
3776 8231 3774 8233 3767 8229 3762 8221
3765 8218 3762 8218 3755 8213 3756 8208
3753 8205 3755 8204 3753 8198
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 224DEG 26KT 3749 8254
JMWSpecial weather statement, May 24, 2:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
229 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
KYZ110-119-120-241930-
Martin-Floyd-Pike-
229 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN...
SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND PIKE COUNTIES...
At 229 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Shelby Gap,
or 7 miles northwest of Clintwood, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Pikeville, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Forest Hills,
Huddy, Meta, Jamboree, Fishtrap Lake, Garden Village, Beefhide, Piso,
Toonerville, Dorton, Buckhorn Hollow, Osborn, Jarad, Woodman, Biggs
and Threeforks.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3727 8236 3720 8257 3731 8273 3781 8240
3776 8231 3774 8233 3767 8229 3762 8221
3763 8219 3765 8218 3762 8218 3755 8213
3756 8208 3753 8205 3755 8204 3754 8197
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 241DEG 19KT 3724 8252
SHALLENBERGERLocal storm report, May 24, 2:57 PM EDT, 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
257 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0225 PM TSTM WND DMG CHLOE 37.45N 82.48W
05/24/2017 PIKE KY LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREE DOWN.
&&
JCARICOSpecial weather statement, May 24, 3:02 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
302 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
KYZ079-083-241945-
Wayne-Pulaski-
302 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND
SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI COUNTIES...
At 302 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Jamestown, or
12 miles northwest of Monticello, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Science Hill, Naomi, Cains Store, Stab, Nancy, Parnell,
Pointer, Pulaski County Park, Somerset Pulaski Airport, Cabell,
Hogue, Faubush, Magnum, Trimble and Ferguson.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for south central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3692 8496 3696 8494 3695 8490 3700 8484
3705 8491 3711 8490 3724 8472 3709 8455
3680 8502 3685 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 218DEG 27KT 3700 8495
SHALLENBERGERLocal storm report, May 24, 3:06 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
306 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0124 PM TSTM WND DMG 3 NW PIKEVILLE 37.51N 82.55W
05/24/2017 PIKE KY LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREE DOWN
&&
JCARICOThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 11:52 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell | 23 min |
| May 24, 12:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan | 28 min |
| May 24, 12:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Harlan, Letcher, Perry | 23 min |
| May 24, 1:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Letcher | 26 min |
| May 24, 1:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd | 23 min |
| May 24, 1:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 33 min |
| May 24, 1:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Martin, Pike | 32 min |
| May 24, 1:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Martin, Pike | 37 min |
| May 24, 1:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Pike | 34 min |
| May 24, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 29 min |
| May 24, 2:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Pike | 18 min |
| May 24, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 61 min |
| May 24, 2:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd, Martin, Pike | 3 hr |
| May 24, 2:50 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Pike | 3 hr |
| May 24, 2:57 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Floyd, Martin, Pike | 3 hr |
| May 24, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pulaski | 43 min |
| May 24, 4:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Lee, Rockcastle | 52 min |
| May 24, 4:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Rockcastle | 37 min |
| May 24, 4:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill, Lee, Powell | 33 min |
| May 24, 5:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Menifee, Powell | 47 min |
| May 24, 6:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott, Rowan | 66 min |
| May 24, 6:34 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Rowan | 26 min |
| May 24, 7:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott | 25 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.