Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 18, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Jun 26, 2018, 1:46 PM EDT for Jefferson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Kentucky. It was in force for 14 min. 2 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
- Jun 26, 2018, 1:46 PM EDT (17:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Jefferson County, KY, Oldham County, KY, Shelby County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1:47 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Sse Pewee Valley, KY | A SKIPPING TORNADO ENTERED OLDHAM COUNTY FROM NE JEFFERSON COUNTY, TOUCHING BACK DOWN NEAR FIVE FORKS DRIVE IN PEWEE VALLEY. THE TORNADO LIFTED AT 1:49 PM JUST EAST OF HAWLEY GIBSON ROAD. WIND SPEEDS ESTIMATED 80 TO 90 MPH. |
| Jun 26, 1:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw Pewee Valley, KY | TRESS DOWN ACROSS RAILROAD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 10:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 191 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -301 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 729 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 109 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
615
WFUS53 KLMK 261746
TORLMK
KYC111-185-211-261800-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0018.180626T1746Z-180626T1800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
146 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
Northwestern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
* Until 200 PM EDT
* At 146 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Coldstream, moving east at 25 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...
Anchorage, Worthington Hills, Coldstream, Crestwood, Orchard Grass
Hills, Pewee Valley, Centerfield, Floydsburg, Park Lake and Todds
Point.
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 3828 8555 3835 8557 3836 8531 3823 8533
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 280DEG 20KT 3831 8551
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
EER2 follow-up statements
499
WWUS53 KLMK 261751
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
151 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
KYC111-261801-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180626T1800Z/
Jefferson KY-
151 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3823 8533 3830 8549 3830 8550 3835 8546
3836 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 283DEG 27KT 3830 8544
$$
KYC185-211-261800-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180626T1800Z/
Oldham KY-Shelby KY-
151 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN OLDHAM AND NORTHWESTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 151 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Coldstream, moving east at 30 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...
Crestwood, Pewee Valley, Floydsburg, Centerfield and Todds Point.
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 3823 8533 3830 8549 3830 8550 3835 8546
3836 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 283DEG 27KT 3830 8544
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
EER744
WWUS53 KLMK 261759
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
159 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
KYC185-211-261809-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180626T1800Z/
Oldham KY-Shelby KY-
159 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OLDHAM AND NORTHWESTERN
SHELBY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 200 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.
Report severe weather to local law enforcement, post your report to
the National Weather Service Louisville Facebook page, or tweet your
report using hashtag L, M, K, spotter.
LAT...LON 3823 8533 3830 8549 3830 8550 3835 8546
3836 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 280DEG 20KT 3829 8538
$$
EERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 3:19 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | LMK | Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Boyle, Breckinridge and 36 more | 41 hr |
| Jun 26, 7:38 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Lincoln, Marion | 7 hr |
| Jun 26, 10:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 10:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Taylor | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 10:38 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Madison | 52 min |
| Jun 26, 10:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 40 min |
| Jun 26, 10:51 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Marion, Taylor | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 11:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Woodford | 41 min |
| Jun 26, 11:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Mercer, Woodford | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 11:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Madison | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 11:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Lincoln | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 11:21 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Mercer, Washington | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 11:38 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Fayette, Scott | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 11:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hancock | 65 min |
| Jun 26, 11:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Boyle, Washington | 48 min |
| Jun 26, 11:46 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Woodford | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 11:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Washington | 38 min |
| Jun 26, 12:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey | 45 min |
| Jun 26, 12:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Fayette, Harrison, Scott | 40 min |
| Jun 26, 12:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hancock, Ohio | 23 min |
| Jun 26, 12:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Meade | 20 min |
| Jun 26, 12:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Ohio | 31 min |
| Jun 26, 12:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 12:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Scott | 51 min |
| Jun 26, 12:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Meade | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 12:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Meade | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 1:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson | 41 min |
| Jun 26, 1:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Taylor | 23 min |
| Jun 26, 1:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hardin, Larue, Nelson | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 1:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Meade | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 1:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Hart, Warren | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 1:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Trimble | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark | 21 min |
| Jun 26, 1:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 1:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Washington | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 1:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer | 41 min |
| Jun 26, 1:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Allen | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 1:42 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Casey, Taylor | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 1:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 1:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Simpson, Warren | 27 min |
| Jun 26, 1:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Scott | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 1:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 1:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 2:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Barren, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and 1 more | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 2:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Monroe | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 2:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Washington, Woodford | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 2:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe | 17 min |
| Jun 26, 2:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe | 34 min |
| Jun 26, 2:27 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Taylor and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Harrison, Scott, Woodford | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 2:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Russell | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 2:38 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Adair, Casey, Russell | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe | 14 min |
| Jun 26, 2:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe, Russell | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 2:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Woodford | 34 min |
| Jun 26, 2:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison | 26 min |
| Jun 26, 2:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 2:55 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Lincoln, Marion | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 14 min |
| Jun 26, 3:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, Scott | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 3:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe, Russell | 31 min |
| Jun 26, 3:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 7:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hancock, Ohio | 41 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.