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Tornado Warning 19, NWS Louisville, KY

April 5, 20174 counties in Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2017, 7:32 PM EDT for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 28 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
Apr 5, 2017, 7:32 PM EDT (23:32 UTC)
Expired
Apr 5, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Boyle County, KY, Garrard County, KY, Jessamine County, KY, Mercer County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:36 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
Apr 5, 7:35 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sw Bryantsville, KYSHINGLES TORN OFF THE ROOF OF A HOUSE.

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
Apr 5, 2:50 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 212 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 2017-04-05Temperature 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 2017-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 135 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
1143 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
229 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

258 
WFUS53 KLMK 052332
TORLMK
KYC021-079-113-167-060000-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0019.170405T2332Z-170406T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
732 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Mercer County in central Kentucky...
  Northwestern Garrard County in central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Jessamine County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Boyle County in central Kentucky...

* Until 800 PM EDT
    
* At 732 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Danville, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Danville, Marcellus, Caldwell Manor, Bourne, Hedgeville, Marksbury,
  Bryantsville, Faulconer, Bushtown and Stone.

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 3762 8464 3764 8465 3763 8466 3762 8465
      3762 8469 3761 8469 3759 8472 3766 8481
      3784 8469 3772 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 231DEG 35KT 3765 8471 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

MJ
2 follow-up statements
210 
WWUS53 KLMK 052340
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
740 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

KYC021-167-052350-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170406T0000Z/
Mercer KY-Boyle KY-
740 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MERCER AND NORTHEASTERN BOYLE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3762 8464 3764 8465 3764 8467 3765 8466
      3764 8468 3766 8468 3767 8470 3768 8468
      3769 8468 3769 8472 3772 8474 3773 8473
      3773 8469 3774 8470 3774 8469 3775 8470
      3776 8469 3777 8471 3784 8469 3772 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 231DEG 33KT 3769 8465 

$$

KYC079-113-060000-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170406T0000Z/
Garrard KY-Jessamine KY-
740 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GARRARD AND SOUTHWESTERN JESSAMINE COUNTIES...
    
At 740 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lancaster, moving northeast at 40 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...
Marcellus, Bourne, Marksbury, Bryantsville, Stone, Toddville and
Bushtown.

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 3762 8464 3764 8465 3764 8467 3765 8466
      3764 8468 3766 8468 3767 8470 3768 8468
      3769 8468 3769 8472 3772 8474 3773 8473
      3773 8469 3774 8470 3774 8469 3775 8470
      3776 8469 3777 8471 3784 8469 3772 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 231DEG 33KT 3769 8465 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

MJ
451 
WWUS53 KLMK 052353 RRA
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
753 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

KYC079-113-060003-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170406T0000Z/
Garrard KY-Jessamine KY-
753 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GARRARD AND SOUTHWESTERN
JESSAMINE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 800 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 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 3762 8464 3764 8465 3764 8467 3765 8466
      3764 8468 3766 8468 3767 8470 3768 8468
      3769 8468 3769 8472 3772 8474 3773 8473
      3773 8469 3774 8470 3774 8469 3775 8470
      3776 8469 3777 8471 3784 8469 3772 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 231DEG 35KT 3776 8454 

$$

MJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 3:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHancock29 min
Apr 5, 3:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGrayson23 min
Apr 5, 3:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler12 min
Apr 5, 3:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hancock, Meade23 min
Apr 5, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge17 min
Apr 5, 3:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Meade22 min
Apr 5, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler13 min
Apr 5, 4:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Ohio23 min
Apr 5, 4:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan, Simpson, Warren32 min
Apr 5, 4:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson24 min
Apr 5, 4:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Meade34 min
Apr 5, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt25 min
Apr 5, 4:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLogan, Simpson, Warren35 min
Apr 5, 5:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMeade15 min
Apr 5, 5:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGrayson, Hardin29 min
Apr 5, 5:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Warren26 min
Apr 5, 5:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry, Oldham, Trimble35 min
Apr 5, 5:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMeade20 min
Apr 5, 5:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHenry, Oldham, Trimble26 min
Apr 5, 5:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMadison23 min
Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue and 1 more37 min
Apr 5, 5:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer21 min
Apr 5, 5:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKEdmonson, Warren17 min
Apr 5, 5:28 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Nelson32 min
Apr 5, 5:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Simpson, Warren28 min
Apr 5, 5:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHenry, Shelby, Spencer36 min
Apr 5, 5:42 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKHart18 min
Apr 5, 5:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer23 min
Apr 5, 5:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland37 min
Apr 5, 5:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe23 min
Apr 5, 5:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart, Larue, Taylor33 min
Apr 5, 6:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell44 min
Apr 5, 6:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKFranklin, Henry23 min
Apr 5, 6:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor31 min
Apr 5, 6:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Franklin, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer, Woodford31 min
Apr 5, 6:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe45 min
Apr 5, 6:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLarue, Marion, Taylor, Washington36 min
Apr 5, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClinton, Cumberland, Russell31 min
Apr 5, 6:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWashington27 min
Apr 5, 6:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Scott and 1 more41 min
Apr 5, 6:36 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKAdair, Taylor24 min
Apr 5, 6:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLarue21 min
Apr 5, 6:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Green, Metcalfe48 min
Apr 5, 6:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Lincoln, Marion, Taylor24 min
Apr 5, 6:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Garrard, Marion, Mercer, Washington35 min
Apr 5, 6:56 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKHarrison, Scott19 min
Apr 5, 7:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Metcalfe, Russell, Taylor25 min
Apr 5, 7:08 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Lincoln22 min
Apr 5, 7:08 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBourbon, Harrison22 min
Apr 5, 7:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Fayette20 min
Apr 5, 7:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and 1 more25 min
Apr 5, 7:20 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBoyle, Lincoln25 min
Apr 5, 7:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Harrison, Nicholas23 min
Apr 5, 7:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Lincoln, Taylor29 min
Apr 5, 7:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKScott24 min
Apr 5, 7:47 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKFayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison13 min
Apr 5, 7:54 PM EDTWind AdvisoryLMKAdair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 43 more3 hr
Apr 5, 7:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClinton14 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.