Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 15, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 3, 2018, 9:56 PM EDT for Garrard County, Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was in force for 34 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, 9:56 PM EDT (01:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2018, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Garrard County, KY, Lincoln County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 10:03 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Preachersville, KY | TREE DOWN ON CRAB ORCHARD 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.
| 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, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 215 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.
437
WFUS53 KLMK 040156
TORLMK
KYC079-137-040230-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0015.180404T0156Z-180404T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
956 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Garrard County in central Kentucky...
* Until 1030 PM EDT
* At 956 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Stanford, moving east 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...
Stanford, Lancaster, Crab Orchard, Hustonville, Boneyville,
Gilbert, Geneva, Cartersville, Rowland and Hackley.
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 3749 8436 3748 8442 3748 8445 3747 8445
3742 8480 3754 8485 3768 8444 3766 8444
3766 8443 3764 8443 3765 8442 3764 8442
3763 8441 3762 8442 3761 8441 3750 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 253DEG 36KT 3748 8472
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MJ3 follow-up statements
332
WWUS53 KLMK 040206
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1006 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
KYC079-137-040230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180404T0230Z/
Lincoln KY-Garrard KY-
1006 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN GARRARD COUNTIES...
At 1006 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Stanford, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Stanford, Lancaster, Crab Orchard, Manse, Gilbert, Cartersville,
Nina, Preachersville, Rowland and Hyattsville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3749 8436 3748 8442 3748 8445 3747 8445
3744 8465 3759 8466 3768 8444 3766 8444
3766 8443 3764 8443 3765 8442 3764 8442
3763 8441 3762 8442 3761 8441 3750 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 253DEG 36KT 3751 8459
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MJ054
WWUS53 KLMK 040214
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1014 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
KYC137-040224-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180404T0230Z/
Lincoln KY-
1014 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning 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 3749 8436 3748 8442 3748 8445 3749 8446
3749 8447 3752 8451 3753 8452 3756 8454
3759 8440 3752 8436 3751 8436 3750 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 256DEG 36KT 3751 8449
$$
KYC079-040230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180404T0230Z/
Garrard KY-
1014 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GARRARD COUNTY...
At 1014 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Gum Sulphur, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cartersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3749 8436 3748 8442 3748 8445 3749 8446
3749 8447 3752 8451 3753 8452 3756 8454
3759 8440 3752 8436 3751 8436 3750 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 256DEG 36KT 3751 8449
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MJ760
WWUS53 KLMK 040227
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1027 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
KYC079-040236-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180404T0230Z/
Garrard KY-
1027 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GARRARD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1030 PM EDT...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed
to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 AM 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 3749 8436 3748 8442 3748 8445 3749 8446
3749 8447 3752 8451 3753 8452 3756 8454
3759 8440 3752 8436 3751 8436 3750 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 253DEG 36KT 3754 8435
$$
MJThe 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, 9:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln | 29 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, 9:59 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.