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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Jackson, KY

May 3, 201733 counties in Kentucky

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2017-05-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2017-05-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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.