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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Jackson, KY

May 1, 201733 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this wind advisory at May 1, 2017, 4:10 PM EDT for 33 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at May 2, 2017, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 1, 2017, 4:10 PM EDT (20:10 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2017, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 2, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
9 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 20:11 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, 8.2 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2017-05-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 77 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2017-05-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 461 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
77 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
753 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
461 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
464 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

As transmitted.

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
3 follow-up statements
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
942 
WWUS73 KJKL 020814
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
414 AM EDT Tue May 2 2017

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-030000-
/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
414 AM EDT Tue May 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
  40 mph can be expected through early this evening. 

* Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$
388 
WWUS73 KJKL 030016
NPWJKL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
816 PM EDT Tue May 2 2017

...Wind Advisory Has Expired...

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-030130-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-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
816 PM EDT Tue May 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and wind gusts will continue to decrease as we head through
the evening into the overnight. The wind advisory was therefore
allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 8:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLaurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Whitley42 min
May 1, 10:11 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLee, Menifee, Rowan, Wolfe34 min
May 1, 10:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Clay, Leslie, Magoffin, Perry60 min
May 1, 10:44 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLElliott, Morgan46 min
May 1, 11:36 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Magoffin39 min
May 1, 12:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFloyd, Johnson, Knott, Martin, Pike42 min
May 1, 12:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike52 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.