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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Wilmington, OH

April 3, 2018Clark County, Madison County, Ohio

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Apr 3, 2018, 5:04 PM EDT for Clark County, Madison County, Ohio. It was in force for 26 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 3, 2018, 5:04 PM EDT (21:04 UTC)
Expired
Apr 3, 2018, 5:30 PM EDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Clark County, OH, Madison County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:05 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 3, 5:14 PM EDTTORNADO 03 Sw London, OHNWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS A BRIEF EFO TORNADO IMPACTING SEVERAL BARNS ON ROBERTS MILL ROAD.

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 3, 1:16 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 64 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 2018-04-03Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 358 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
542 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
358 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
356 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

316 
WFUS51 KILN 032104
TORILN
OHC023-097-032130-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0006.180403T2104Z-180403T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
504 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Clark County in west central Ohio...
  Madison County in central Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 503 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near South Charleston, 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...
  London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, South Charleston, Choctaw Lake,
  Lake Darby, Lisbon, Brighton, Lafayette, South Vienna, South Solon,
  Midway, Newport, Interstate 70 at US Route 42, Amity, Lilly Chapel,
  State Route 29 at State Route 38, Interstate 70 at State Route 56,
  Madison Lake and Plattsburg.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 68 and 86.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 83 and 87.

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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4005 8323 4005 8326 4001 8325 4000 8326
      3994 8323 3992 8325 3976 8325 3971 8353
      3972 8365 3978 8365 3978 8368 3988 8372
      4008 8323
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 248DEG 38KT 3979 8360 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Haines
2 follow-up statements
249 
WWUS51 KILN 032119
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
519 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

OHC023-032129-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180403T2130Z/
Clark OH-
519 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLARK COUNTY 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 800 PM EDT for central and
west central Ohio.

LAT...LON 4005 8323 4005 8326 4001 8325 4000 8326
      3994 8323 3992 8325 3976 8325 3972 8350
      3980 8354 3995 8353 4008 8323
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 248DEG 38KT 3985 8339 

$$

OHC097-032130-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180403T2130Z/
Madison OH-
519 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR MADISON
COUNTY...
    
At 519 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near London, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

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...
London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Choctaw Lake, Lake Darby,
Lafayette, Midway, Newport, Interstate 70 at US Route 42, Amity,
Lilly Chapel, State Route 29 at State Route 38, Interstate 70 at
State Route 56, Madison Lake, Big Plain and Plumwood.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 71 and 86.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 83 and 87.

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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4005 8323 4005 8326 4001 8325 4000 8326
      3994 8323 3992 8325 3976 8325 3972 8350
      3980 8354 3995 8353 4008 8323
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 248DEG 38KT 3985 8339 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Haines
412 
WWUS51 KILN 032129
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
529 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

OHC097-032137-
/O.EXP.KILN.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180403T2130Z/
Madison OH-
529 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR MADISON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 530 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 800 PM EDT for central and
west central Ohio.

Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National
Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submitting your report via social media.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Franklin, 
Pickaway, and Madison counties. 

LAT...LON 4005 8323 4005 8326 4001 8325 4000 8326
      3994 8323 3992 8325 3976 8325 3972 8350
      3980 8354 3995 8353 4008 8323
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 248DEG 38KT 3988 8330 

$$

Haines

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 9:02 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchILNAdams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark and 26 more29 hr
Apr 3, 5:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMontgomery, Preble25 min
Apr 3, 5:27 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble3 hr
Apr 3, 6:28 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNButler3 hr
Apr 3, 7:33 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNButler3 hr
Apr 3, 7:44 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryILNHamilton29 hr
Apr 3, 8:06 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClark, Greene, Montgomery, Preble3 hr
Apr 3, 8:22 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Warren3 hr
Apr 3, 8:28 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNButler, Hamilton18 hr
Apr 3, 9:56 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNGreene, Warren48 hr
Apr 3, 10:03 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNPreble3 hr
Apr 3, 10:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNClermont, Hamilton, Warren28 hr
Apr 3, 10:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNClermont, Hamilton30 hr
Apr 3, 10:25 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNButler4 hr
Apr 3, 10:31 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNShelby43 hr
Apr 3, 10:31 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNButler59 hr
Apr 3, 10:31 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNHamilton3 days
Apr 3, 10:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNPickaway4 days
Apr 3, 10:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNPike, Scioto5 days
Apr 3, 10:38 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNAdams25 hr
Apr 3, 10:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMontgomery33 min
Apr 3, 10:58 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClark, Darke, Greene, Montgomery, Preble3 hr
Apr 3, 11:06 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryILNDelaware, Franklin18 hr
Apr 3, 11:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClark19 min
Apr 3, 11:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMontgomery28 min
Apr 3, 11:34 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNMontgomery3 hr
Apr 3, 11:55 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClark, Miami3 hr
Apr 3, 11:55 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClark, Montgomery20 min
Apr 3, 12:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClark18 min
Apr 3, 12:26 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNHocking59 hr
Apr 3, 12:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMadison33 min
Apr 3, 12:55 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNPreble4 hr
Apr 3, 12:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNFairfield31 min
Apr 3, 1:05 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNHocking, Ross3 hr
Apr 3, 2:51 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNChampaign, Clark, Greene21 hr
Apr 3, 2:51 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNHamilton12 hr
Apr 3, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMercer37 min
Apr 3, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNMiami36 hr
Apr 3, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNMiami, Montgomery50 hr
Apr 3, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNMontgomery46 hr
Apr 3, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNWarren46 hr
Apr 3, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNButler, Hamilton23 hr
Apr 3, 3:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNDarke, Preble34 min
Apr 3, 3:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNButler, Preble41 min
Apr 3, 3:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNDarke, Miami37 min
Apr 3, 3:41 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNButler, Preble3 hr
Apr 3, 3:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNButler, Montgomery, Preble, Warren30 min
Apr 3, 3:54 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNChampaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and 1 more3 hr
Apr 3, 4:01 PM EDTTornado WarningILNMontgomery, Preble29 min
Apr 3, 4:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNChampaign, Clark, Miami, Montgomery26 min
Apr 3, 4:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLogan40 min
Apr 3, 4:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNButler, Montgomery29 min
Apr 3, 4:36 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNButler, Clark, Clinton, Greene, Warren3 hr
Apr 3, 4:42 PM EDTTornado WarningILNClark, Fayette, Greene, Madison33 min
Apr 3, 4:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNGreene32 min
Apr 3, 5:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNChampaign, Fayette, Logan, Madison, Union88 min
Apr 3, 5:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNFayette, Madison, Pickaway37 min
Apr 3, 5:23 PM EDTTornado WarningILNFranklin, Madison, Pickaway26 min
Apr 3, 5:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClermont47 min
Apr 3, 5:29 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNDelaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway and 1 more91 min
Apr 3, 5:35 PM EDTTornado WarningILNFairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway25 min
Apr 3, 5:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNBrown, Clermont46 min
Apr 3, 5:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNFairfield, Hocking, Pickaway46 min
Apr 3, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLicking45 min
Apr 3, 5:58 PM EDTTornado WarningILNFairfield, Licking18 min
Apr 3, 6:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNFayette28 min
Apr 3, 6:04 PM EDTTornado WarningILNFairfield12 min
Apr 3, 6:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLicking15 min
Apr 3, 6:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAdams, Brown, Highland, Pike45 min
Apr 3, 6:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAdams, Brown56 min
Apr 3, 6:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNFairfield34 min
Apr 3, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAdams, Brown45 min
Apr 3, 6:31 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNButler, Preble12 hr
Apr 3, 6:44 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNChampaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and 1 more12 hr
Apr 3, 6:56 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNButler, Clark, Clinton, Greene, Warren12 hr
Apr 3, 7:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNScioto47 min
Apr 3, 7:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAdams, Pike, Scioto49 min
Apr 3, 7:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAdams46 min

Nearby

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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.