Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 11, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2017, 6:59 PM EDT for Mercer County, Washington County, Kentucky. It was in force for 16 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 27, 2017, 6:59 PM EDT (22:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2017, 7:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 16 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Mercer County, KY, Washington County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:02 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 7:07 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Mcafee, KY | BARN BLEW DOWN NEAR 1160 AND US 127. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 3:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 193 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
- 747 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
185
WFUS53 KLMK 272259
TORLMK
KYC167-229-272315-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0011.170327T2259Z-170327T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
659 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Mercer County in central Kentucky...
East central Washington County in central Kentucky...
* Until 715 PM EDT
* At 659 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northwest of Harrodsburg, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Oregon, Tablow, Vanarsdell, Ebenezer, Bondville, Dugansville,
Talmage, Kirkwood, Mayo and Terrapin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3784 8476 3780 8505 3786 8508 3796 8481
3795 8482 3794 8480 3793 8480 3793 8482
3792 8483 3792 8480 3789 8480 3790 8479
3786 8477 3785 8477
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 252DEG 42KT 3784 8502
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
EER2 follow-up statements
591
WWUS53 KLMK 272308
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
708 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
KYC229-272317-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170327T2315Z/
Washington KY-
708 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3784 8476 3781 8500 3784 8501 3785 8500
3788 8502 3796 8481 3795 8482 3794 8480
3793 8480 3793 8482 3792 8483 3791 8482
3792 8480 3789 8480 3789 8479 3790 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 251DEG 41KT 3787 8493
$$
KYC167-272315-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170327T2315Z/
Mercer KY-
708 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
MERCER COUNTY...
At 707 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Harrodsburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Oregon, Terrapin, Vanarsdell, Ebenezer, Mundys Landing, Bondville,
Dugansville, Talmage, Braxton and Kirkwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3784 8476 3781 8500 3784 8501 3785 8500
3788 8502 3796 8481 3795 8482 3794 8480
3793 8480 3793 8482 3792 8483 3791 8482
3792 8480 3789 8480 3789 8479 3790 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 251DEG 41KT 3787 8493
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
EER815
WWUS53 KLMK 272311 RRA
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
711 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
KYC167-272321-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170327T2315Z/
Mercer KY-
711 PM EDT MON MAR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 715
PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.
Report severe weather to local law enforcement, post your report to
the National Weather Service Louisville Facebook page, or tweet your
report using hashtag L, M, K, spotter.
LAT...LON 3784 8476 3781 8500 3784 8501 3785 8500
3788 8502 3796 8481 3795 8482 3794 8480
3793 8480 3793 8482 3792 8483 3791 8482
3792 8480 3789 8480 3789 8479 3790 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 252DEG 42KT 3788 8489
$$
EERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 26 min |
| Mar 27, 3:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Ohio | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 3:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 27 min |
| Mar 27, 3:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Green | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 3:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Metcalfe | 14 min |
| Mar 27, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 26 min |
| Mar 27, 4:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 32 min |
| Mar 27, 4:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey | 20 min |
| Mar 27, 4:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Logan, Ohio, Simpson and 1 more | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 4:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Ohio | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Garrard | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 4:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 4:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 4:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Ohio | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 4:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 4:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Ohio | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 5:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 5:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Garrard, Lincoln | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 5:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Meade | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 5:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Monroe | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 5:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Bullitt | 117 min |
| Mar 27, 5:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hardin, Meade | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 5:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hardin | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 5:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Spencer | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 6:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Oldham | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 6:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Adair, Green, Metcalfe | 39 min |
| Mar 27, 6:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 6:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Shelby | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Nelson, Spencer, Washington | 29 min |
| Mar 27, 6:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Green, Russell, Taylor | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 6:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Franklin, Scott, Woodford | 25 min |
| Mar 27, 6:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Mercer, Nelson, Washington | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 6:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 7:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln and 2 more | 44 min |
| Mar 27, 7:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Mercer, Scott and 1 more | 26 min |
| Mar 27, 7:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Harrison, Scott | 27 min |
| Mar 27, 7:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine, Scott and 1 more | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 7:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark, Madison | 17 min |
| Mar 27, 7:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Madison | 14 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.