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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Louisville, KY

March 27, 2017Mercer County, Washington County, Kentucky

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.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 27, 7:07 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGMcafee, KYBARN 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 27, 3:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2017-03-27Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 99 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

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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

$$

EER
2 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

$$

EER
815 
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 

$$

EER

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 2:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio26 min
Mar 27, 3:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKOhio34 min
Mar 27, 3:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio27 min
Mar 27, 3:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen36 min
Mar 27, 3:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Green, Metcalfe14 min
Mar 27, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge30 min
Mar 27, 3:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge26 min
Mar 27, 4:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin37 min
Mar 27, 4:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge32 min
Mar 27, 4:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCasey20 min
Mar 27, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Logan, Ohio, Simpson and 1 more49 min
Mar 27, 4:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKOhio28 min
Mar 27, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGarrard24 min
Mar 27, 4:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson36 min
Mar 27, 4:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Garrard, Lincoln47 min
Mar 27, 4:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKOhio3 hr
Mar 27, 4:54 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren51 min
Mar 27, 4:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Ohio47 min
Mar 27, 5:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer30 min
Mar 27, 5:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCasey, Garrard, Lincoln44 min
Mar 27, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMeade23 min
Mar 27, 5:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGarrard, Madison46 min
Mar 27, 5:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt28 min
Mar 27, 5:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Monroe46 min
Mar 27, 5:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBullitt117 min
Mar 27, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHardin, Meade24 min
Mar 27, 5:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHardin36 min
Mar 27, 5:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Spencer38 min
Mar 27, 6:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham28 min
Mar 27, 6:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Green, Metcalfe39 min
Mar 27, 6:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson, Spencer24 min
Mar 27, 6:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Franklin, Shelby34 min
Mar 27, 6:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNelson, Spencer, Washington29 min
Mar 27, 6:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Green, Russell, Taylor28 min
Mar 27, 6:35 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKFranklin, Scott, Woodford25 min
Mar 27, 6:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Mercer, Nelson, Washington37 min
Mar 27, 6:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClinton, Cumberland, Russell37 min
Mar 27, 7:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln and 2 more44 min
Mar 27, 7:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Mercer, Scott and 1 more26 min
Mar 27, 7:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Harrison, Scott27 min
Mar 27, 7:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine, Scott and 1 more45 min
Mar 27, 7:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Madison17 min
Mar 27, 7:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark, Madison14 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.