Severe Thunderstorm Warning 293, NWS Louisville, KY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
440 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

.Mesoscale Update...
Issued at 440 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

Convective line continues its approach toward the metro area of
Louisville.  Environment has not really changed all that much with
bulk shear in the 55-65kt range.  Effective SRH has dropped off a
bit with values generally less than 300 M2/S2.  Low level winds are
still veered near the frontal interface.  However, we're seeing
plenty of breaking bow type QLCS structures and very transient small
scale circulations within the line.  The circulations are very brief
(less than a volume scan).  Based on reports, it appears that the
storm downdrafts are mixing down the higher momentum air aloft
toward the surface.  So wind gusts in the 55-65 MPH range remain the
main severe weather threat.

Timing on the line still has not changed, the line will be crossing
the I-65 corridor and affecting the Louisville metro area in the
next 20 minutes.  Residents in the Louisville area should be
prepared for a bout of strong winds over the next hour or so.  The
convective line still is on target to reach the Frankfort area by
530-545 PM and then into the Lexington Metro area in the 600-615 PM
time frame.

Issued at 340 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

Well advertised squall line is beginning to move into our western
forecast area.  We're getting a little more robust convection out
ahead of the main line which may eat up some of the available
instability.  Much of the pre-squall line activity will move
northeastward into southern Indiana over the next hour.

Environment across the region remains very sheared at the moment.
Bulk shear values are well over 55 knots.  Instability is rather
meager with 250-450 J/Kg and that is just out ahead of the
convective line.  SR helicity values remain elevated in the 350-450
M2/S2, but the winds are veered out ahead of the line and have not
shown in a backing.  We are seeing evidence of storms bowing out as
they moved through Henderson and Evansville.  Winds of 55-60 MPH
seem to be common with the convective line, and out ahead of it,
we've seen winds in the 45-50 MPH.

Immediate concern with the approaching squall line will be damaging
wind potential. Wind gusts in excess of 55-65 MPH are likely with
this line as it pushes through.  A threat of small hail exists,
though we suspect that marbles and smaller would be seen.  An
isolated tornado threat remains, but the overall tornado potential
remains very low.

As for timing, the storms will be approaching the Metro Louisville
and I-65 corridor around 445-500 PM EST.  We expect the squall line
to enter the Lexington Metro area around 600 PM EST.

&&

.Short Term...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 208 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Damaging Winds Possible This Afternoon And Evening...

A strong cold front continues to progress eastward toward southern
Indiana and central Kentucky. A QLCS has developed along the
boundary, draped from central IN back through southern IL and the MO
bootheel. This convection was located in the exit region of a 140 kt
upper jet streak. A 90 kt mid-level speed max was also rounding the
base of a potent shortwave trough. The dynamic nature and very
strong wind fields of this system have been well advertised, and the
narrow convective band may be able to transport gusts of 60-70 mph
to the surface. Outside of thunderstorm activity, widespread wind
gusts of 45-50 mph are likely, with peak gusts up to 55 mph. The
strongest winds are still expected in the 3-8 PM EST time frame,
which is also when the cold front will be crossing the forecast
area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for all of
central KY and southern IN. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for
the whole region through late tonight.

A narrow plume of 250-500 J/kg MLCAPE is forecast just ahead of the
QLCS as it marches east, but this zone should gradually narrow and
decrease into the early evening hours as the line pushes east of I-
65 and approaches I-75. The overall damaging wind risk should be
diminished near and east of the I-75 corridor, but this will
continue to be re-assessed through the event. Still can't rule out a
brief tornado or two given the magnitude of the low level
shear/helicity, but veered low-level winds should help inhibit
tornadogenesis.

Behind the cold front, we could have some lingering showers late
this evening. But expect winds to remain fairly gusty through 06z
tonight as cold air advection ramps up. There's quite a large
temperature gradient with this potent system, and 850 mb temps are
forecast to plummet below 0 C tonight. The atmosphere will remain
well mixed, with overnight lows in the low to mid 30s.

Low clouds will tend to linger behind the front overnight. In fact,
areas near and east of I-65 may stay mostly cloudy until Sunday
afternoon. It will be chilly with a northwest breeze, with highs in
the upper 30s to mid 40s. Sunday night will feature mid-level height
rises as surface high pressure builds over the Tennessee Valley.
Lows will drop into the mid 20s in most places by Monday morning.

.Long Term...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 229 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

Weather through the upcoming holiday week looks pretty quiet, with a
dry forecast for holiday travel and Thanksgiving Day itself. After
highs in the low 50s on Monday, temps should moderate into the
mid/upper 50s on Tuesday ahead of another wave of low pressure.
Moisture looks really limited however, so a dry cold front will
likely push through Tuesday evening-Tuesday night. This front will
bring another shot of cold air, with highs in the low 40s for
Wednesday. Thanksgiving Day looks to start out cold, with morning
lows in the 20s. Highs in the mid 40s look reasonable for now. The
forecast continues to look dry for Black Friday shoppers as well,
with overnight lows a bit below freezing. Highs should warm to
around 50.

&&

.Aviation...(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1226 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

Difficult aviation conditions are expected this afternoon and early
this evening as combination of gusty winds and a line of fast moving
storms moves through the terminals.

Strong cold front will push in from the west this afternoon.  Ahead
of the surface front, scattered showers with MVFR ceilings are
expected a the terminals.  Southwest winds of 17-22kts and gusts up
to 35-40kts can be expected.

The forecasts have been updated to slightly slow the frontal timing
based on current observations.  The front looks to pass through KHNB
in the 18/20-21Z time frame.  It should pass through KSDF and KBWG
18/21-23Z time frame, and the pass through KLEX in the 18/23-19/00Z
time frame.  We expect some tempo drops to IFR within showers/storms
that accompany the front through the terminal.

Short term, high resolution guidance shows and sharp
isallobaric response in the post frontal airmass.  So gusts of 40-
43kts could occur at the terminals right after winds shift to the
WNW/NW.  Gradient looks to be tight for a few hours before
diminishing after 19/03Z.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Wind Advisory until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Sunday for
     INZ076>079-083-084-089>092.

KY...Wind Advisory until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Sunday for
     KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-082.

&&

Mesoscale....MJ
Short Term...EBW
Long Term....EBW
Aviation.....MJ

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
250 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-192000-
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-
Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-
Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-
Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-
Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-
Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper,
English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport,
Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield,
Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford,
Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana,
Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle,
Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester,
Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown,
Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty,
Stanford, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence,
Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown,
Burkesville, and Albany
250 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017 /150 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ SUNDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 516 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A Wind Advisory is in effect. Please refer to that product for more
information.

A line of thunderstorms moving through from mid-afternoon through
early evening will be capable of damaging wind gusts and cloud-to-
ground lightning. A brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters should report any measured wind gusts or wind damage today.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

EBW

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
336 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0325 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 WSW DANVILLE          37.63N 84.82W
11/18/2017  M51 MPH          BOYLE              KY   MESONET

            RECORDED AT KENTUCKY MESONET STATION.

&&

RAS

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
405 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0333 PM     TSTM WND GST     IRELAND                 38.41N 87.00W
11/18/2017  M56 MPH          DUBOIS             IN   EMERGENCY MNGR

&&

RAS

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
427 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0426 PM     TSTM WND GST     4 NE BEDA               37.54N 86.90W
11/18/2017  E60 MPH          OHIO               KY   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

SZAPPANOS

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
435 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0425 PM     TSTM WND DMG     BEAVER DAM              37.41N 86.88W
11/18/2017                   OHIO               KY   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.

&&

SZAPPANOS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
444 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

INZ078-079-090>092-KYZ024-025-028>034-038-045-053-182215-
Jefferson-Scott-Floyd-Clark-Harrison-Jefferson-Oldham-Shelby-Henry-
Spencer-Hardin-Bullitt-Nelson-Meade-Larue-Breckinridge-Trimble-
444 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

...LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH EMBEDDED DAMAGING WINDS MOVING
INTO NORTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY...

At 442 PM EST/342 PM CST/, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Scottsburg to 8 miles
southwest of Valley Station to 13 miles north of Leitchfield.
Movement was east at 60 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 55 MPH are possible with these storms within
the Louisville metro area and the I-65 corridor over the next hour.
These winds are strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Louisville, Elizabethtown, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown,
St. Matthews, Shively, Madison, Shepherdsville and Lyndon.

LAT...LON 3869 8521 3874 8527 3874 8533 3863 8523
      3812 8543 3764 8568 3758 8638 3803 8608
      3866 8578 3881 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 258DEG 50KT 3861 8573 3805 8599 3767 8625

MJ

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
456 PM EST SAT NOV 18 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0450 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 WSW WOODBURY          37.17N 86.67W
11/18/2017  M53 MPH          BUTLER             KY   MESONET

&&

SZAPPANOS