Alert archive / Kentucky / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 5, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this wind advisory at May 3, 2017, 4:29 AM EDT for 33 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at May 4, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2017, 4:29 AM EDT (08:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 4, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 4, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 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 08:27 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 00:00Z, 8.5 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1120 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 351 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
656 WWUS73 KJKL 030829 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 429 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-032015- /O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.170504T1200Z-170505T0000Z/ 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 429 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * Breezy southeast winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Ridges in far southeastern Kentucky may see sustained winds of up to 30 to 35 mph with gusts approaching 50 to 55 mph. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
6 follow-up statements
617 WWUS73 KJKL 031947 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 347 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-040400- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.170504T1200Z-170505T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 347 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * Southeast winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Ridges in far southeastern Kentucky may see sustained winds of up to 30 to 35 mph with gusts approaching 50 to 55 mph. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Guseman/DJ
705 WWUS73 KJKL 040232 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1032 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-041200- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.170504T1200Z-170505T0000Z/ 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 1032 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * Southeast winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Ridges in far southeastern Kentucky may see sustained winds of up to 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts in excess of 60 mph may occur on Black Mountain and in nearby areas, including Cumberland. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Guseman/DJ/ABE
123 WWUS73 KJKL 040805 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 405 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-041700- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.170504T1200Z-170505T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 405 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Southeast winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Ridges in far southeastern Kentucky may see sustained winds of up to 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts in excess of 60 mph may occur on Black Mountain and in nearby areas, including Cumberland. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
598 WWUS73 KJKL 041120 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 720 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-041930- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.170504T1200Z-170505T0000Z/ 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 720 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Southeast winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph. Ridges in far southeastern Kentucky may see sustained winds of up to 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts in excess of 60 mph may occur on Black Mountain and in nearby areas, including Cumberland. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KAS/JP
520 WWUS73 KJKL 041925 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 325 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>109-111- 112-114-116-042030- /O.CAN.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170505T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan- Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Clay- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, Booneville, and Manchester 325 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Jackson has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Strong wind gusts will no longer be a threat in these areas and therefore the wind advisory will be canceled in these locations. $$ KYZ087-088-110-113-115-117>120-050000- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170505T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 325 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Southeast winds will continue at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 40 mph. The highest terrain and more exposed areas may have sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Power outages will be possible as tree branches and weakly rooted trees may be blown down or snapped. Unsecured and loose objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KAS/DJ
720 WWUS73 KJKL 050006 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 806 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 KYZ087-088-110-113-115-117>120-050115- /O.EXP.KJKL.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170505T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 806 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished and the wind advisory has been allowed to expire. $$
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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.