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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 3, 2018, 9:31 PM EDT for Boyle County, Garrard County, Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was in force for 29 min. 4 reports 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, 9:31 PM EDT (01:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Boyle County, KY, Garrard County, KY, Lincoln County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 9:34 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Nne Parksville, KY | A NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 90-95 MPH OCCURRED 5.9 MILES WEST-SOUTHWEST OF DANVILLE, KY. THE TORNADO DESTROYED OR HEAVILY DAMAGED SEVERAL BARNS, AND TOOK THE ROOF OFF A SINGLE STORY BRICK HOME ON WEBSTER ROAD. THE DAMAGE |
| Apr 3, 9:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ne Parksville, KY | REPORTED AT BOYLE COUNTY. |
| Apr 3, 9:38 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 2 S Danville, KY | CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 S DANVILLE. |
| Apr 3, 9:57 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 2 S Danville, KY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 7:30 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 208 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
- 67 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -109 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1229 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 242 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 401 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.7
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLMK 040131
TORLMK
KYC021-079-137-040200-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0013.180404T0131Z-180404T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
931 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Garrard County in central Kentucky...
Central Boyle County in central Kentucky...
* Until 1000 PM EDT
* At 931 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Danville, 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...
Danville, Lancaster, Mccreary, Junction City, Alum Springs,
Caldwell Manor, Parksville, Marksbury, Gilbert and Faulconer.
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 3759 8439 3753 8486 3755 8485 3754 8488
3764 8492 3772 8476 3772 8473 3773 8473
3772 8470 3774 8470 3778 8463 3776 8460
3775 8462 3775 8459 3773 8458 3777 8453
3770 8445 3768 8447 3768 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 252DEG 43KT 3760 8485
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM2 follow-up statements
328
WWUS53 KLMK 040140
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
940 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
KYC021-079-137-040200-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180404T0200Z/
Lincoln KY-Garrard KY-Boyle KY-
940 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LINCOLN...GARRARD AND NORTHEASTERN BOYLE COUNTIES...
At 940 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Danville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Danville, Lancaster, Mccreary, Marcellus, Caldwell Manor, Paint Lick,
Hedgeville, Marksbury, Faulconer and Nina.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 8439 3758 8476 3768 8482 3772 8476
3772 8473 3773 8473 3772 8470 3774 8470
3778 8463 3776 8460 3775 8462 3775 8459
3773 8458 3777 8453 3770 8445 3768 8447
3768 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 252DEG 43KT 3763 8471
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM279
WWUS53 KLMK 040147
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
947 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
KYC137-040156-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180404T0200Z/
Lincoln KY-
947 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LINCOLN 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 100 AM EDT for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3763 8469 3768 8472 3773 8469 3774 8470
3774 8469 3775 8469 3778 8464 3777 8461
3775 8461 3775 8459 3773 8457 3777 8453
3774 8449 3773 8450 3773 8449 3771 8448
3770 8445 3768 8447 3768 8444 3767 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 252DEG 43KT 3766 8461
$$
KYC021-079-040200-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180404T0200Z/
Garrard KY-Boyle KY-
947 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
GARRARD AND NORTHEASTERN BOYLE COUNTIES...
At 946 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lancaster, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Mccreary, Buckeye, Marcellus, Bourne, Teatersville, Hedgeville,
Marksbury, Bryantsville, Stone and Toddville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 8469 3768 8472 3773 8469 3774 8470
3774 8469 3775 8469 3778 8464 3777 8461
3775 8461 3775 8459 3773 8457 3777 8453
3774 8449 3773 8450 3773 8449 3771 8448
3770 8445 3768 8447 3768 8444 3767 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 252DEG 43KT 3766 8461
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Ohio | 27 min |
| Apr 3, 8:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Nelson | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 8:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Hardin, Larue | 28 min |
| Apr 3, 8:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Henry, Trimble | 9 min |
| Apr 3, 8:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart, Larue | 32 min |
| Apr 3, 8:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 8:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Larue, Marion, Nelson, Washington | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 8:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson, Warren | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 8:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Larue, Marion, Nelson | 25 min |
| Apr 3, 8:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Hart, Warren | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 8:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Mercer | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 8:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry, Shelby | 35 min |
| Apr 3, 8:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Green, Hart | 19 min |
| Apr 3, 8:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer and 1 more | 48 min |
| Apr 3, 8:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Lincoln and 4 more | 46 min |
| Apr 3, 9:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 9:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Marion | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 9:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Marion, Taylor | 19 min |
| Apr 3, 9:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Harrison, Scott | 31 min |
| Apr 3, 9:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 25 min |
| Apr 3, 9:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Marion, Taylor | 20 min |
| Apr 3, 9:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 9:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin | 21 min |
| Apr 3, 9:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Garrard, Lincoln | 19 min |
| Apr 3, 9:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Warren | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 9:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln | 28 min |
| Apr 3, 9:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Madison | 49 min |
| Apr 3, 9:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Garrard, Lincoln | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 9:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark | 31 min |
| Apr 3, 10:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Madison | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 10:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 10:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Lincoln | 30 min |
| Apr 3, 10:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Madison | 14 min |
| Apr 3, 10:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Mercer, Washington | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 10:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Simpson, Warren | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 10:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Green, Marion, Taylor | 36 min |
| Apr 3, 10:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 11:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine and 3 more | 25 min |
| Apr 3, 11:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland | 27 min |
| Apr 3, 11:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey, Lincoln | 21 min |
| Apr 4, 12:09 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 21 min |
| Apr 4, 3:43 AM EDT | Freeze Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 43 more | 30 hr |
| Apr 4, 11:18 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | LMK | Jefferson, Oldham | 4 days |
| Apr 4, 11:18 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | LMK | Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 27 hr |
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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.