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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2017, 3:40 PM EDT for 33 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at May 1, 2017, 1:09 AM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2017, 3:40 PM EDT (19:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2017, 1:09 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2017, 10:04 PM EDT
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
All 33 counties
Bath County, KY, Bell County, KY, Breathitt County, KY, Clay County, KY, Elliott County, KY, Estill County, KY, Fleming County, KY, Floyd County, KY, Harlan County, KY, Jackson County, KY, Johnson County, KY, Knott County, KY, Knox County, KY, Laurel County, KY, Lee County, KY, Leslie County, KY, Letcher County, KY, Magoffin County, KY, Martin County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Menifee County, KY, Montgomery County, KY, Morgan County, KY, Owsley County, KY, Perry County, KY, Pike County, KY, Powell County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY, Rowan County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY, Wolfe County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 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 nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 218 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
- 447 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -57 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 976 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 284 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 253 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 4.5
The text
As transmitted.
774 WWUS73 KJKL 301940 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 340 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...Strong Gusty Winds Expected on Monday... .A strong weather system will bring a potent cold front across eastern Kentucky on Monday. Along this boundary and in its wake, Southwest winds will gust to near 40 mph during the late morning and through the afternoon across the area. Wind gusts are expected to be strongest in the higher elevations closer to the Virginia border and for locations west of Interstate 75 along with the Bluegrass area. The winds will settle down toward sunset on Monday. KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-010515- /O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.170501T1500Z-170502T0000Z/ 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-Martin-Pike- 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, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 340 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday. * TIMING...From late morning through the afternoon. * WINDS...Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GREIF
6 follow-up statements
164 WWUS73 KJKL 010221 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1021 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...Strong Gusty Winds Expected on Monday... .A cold front will move across eastern Kentucky on Monday. Along this boundary and in its wake, Southwest winds will gust to near 40 mph during the late morning and through the afternoon across the area. Wind gusts are expected to be strongest in the higher elevations closer to the Virginia border and for locations west of Interstate 75 along with the Bluegrass area. The winds will settle down toward sunset on Monday. KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-011030- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.170501T1500Z-170502T0000Z/ 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-Martin-Pike- 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, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 1021 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * TIMING...From late morning through the afternoon. * WINDS...Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
969 WWUS73 KJKL 010509 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 109 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 KYZ087-088-118-120-011315- /O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.170501T0509Z-170502T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 109 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will develop on ridgetops above 2000 feet overnight into the early morning hours. The strong winds are expected to spread into the valleys by midday Monday and continue through the early evening hours. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected. A few wind gusts up to 50 mph may be possible on the higher ridges early this morning. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119- 011315- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.170501T1500Z-170502T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan- Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry- Clay-Leslie-Martin- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 109 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will develop late this morning and continue through early evening. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
474 WWUS73 KJKL 010755 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 355 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119- 011600- /O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.170501T1200Z-170502T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan- Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry- Clay-Leslie-Martin- 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, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 355 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will develop this morning and continue through early evening. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KYZ087-088-118-120-011600- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 355 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will continue through early evening. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected. A few wind gusts up to 50 mph may be possible on ridges above 2000 feet. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
883 WWUS73 KJKL 011550 AAA NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 1150 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119- 020000- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan- Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry- Clay-Leslie-Martin- 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, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 1150 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will continue through early evening. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KYZ087-088-118-120-020000- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 1150 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Strong and gusty winds will continue through early evening. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected. A few wind gusts up to 50 mph may be possible on ridges above 2000 feet. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GREIF
310 WWUS73 KJKL 012010 AAA NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 410 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...Strong Winds Continue This Evening and Resume on Tuesday... .A deep area of low pressure will affect the area through Tuesday bringing gusty winds to eastern Kentucky. Look for sustained southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph to continue this evening with gusts up to 40 mph. After subsiding for a time overnight and into Tuesday morning they will resume at similar speeds and direction for midday through early evening Tuesday. KYZ087-088-118-120-020415- /O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.170502T1500Z-170503T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0300Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 410 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * Strong and gusty winds will continue through late evening. They will also resume at similar speeds on Tuesday afternoon. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected through this evening and again during Tuesday afternoon. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119- 020415- /O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.170502T1500Z-170503T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0300Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan- Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry- Clay-Leslie-Martin- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 410 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * Strong and gusty winds will continue through late evening. They will also resume at similar speeds on Tuesday afternoon. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected through this evening and again during Tuesday afternoon. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GREIF
320 WWUS73 KJKL 020204 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1004 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...Strong Winds Will Resume On Tuesday... .A deep area of low pressure will affect the area through Tuesday, bringing gusty winds to eastern Kentucky, especially during the afternoon hours. While winds are continuing to subside this evening, they pick up again during the day Tuesday. Expect sustained southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph to with gusts up to 40 mph for midday through early evening. KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-021015- /O.CAN.KJKL.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170502T0300Z/ /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.170502T1500Z-170503T0000Z/ 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-Martin-Pike- 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, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 1004 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Jackson has cancelled the Wind Advisory for this evening. However, a Wind Advisory is in effect again from 11 am to 8 pm on Tuesday. * Brisk winds will continue into the overnight. However, winds have dissipated below advisory criteria. As we head into the day Tuesday, wind speeds will increase once more, reaching advisory criteria during the afternoon hours. * Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected Tuesday afternoon. * Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. Loose outdoor objects may be blown around, as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of up to 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JMW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 8:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rowan | 31 min |
| Apr 29, 8:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd | 36 min |
| Apr 29, 10:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 26 min |
| Apr 29, 10:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd | 37 min |
| Apr 29, 11:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Pike | 27 min |
| Apr 29, 11:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Floyd, Johnson, Martin | 22 min |
| Apr 30, 6:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Wayne | 32 min |
| Apr 30, 7:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne | 49 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.