Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 27, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Jul 20, 2018, 4:14 PM EDT for Mercer County, Nelson County, Washington County, Kentucky. It was in force for 25 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
- Jul 20, 2018, 4:14 PM EDT (20:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 20, 2018, 4:39 PM EDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.75 in
Counties Mercer County, KY, Nelson County, KY, Washington County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 4:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Chaplin, KY | TREES DOWN NEAR OLD TUNNEL 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1:37 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 244 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
- 918 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 766 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 123 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.7
- Supercell composite
- 5.7
The text
As transmitted.
699
WFUS53 KLMK 202014
TORLMK
KYC167-179-229-202115-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0027.180720T2014Z-180720T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
414 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Nelson County in central Kentucky...
Mercer County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Washington County in central Kentucky...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 414 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Bardstown, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Harrodsburg, Burgin, Willisburg, Shakertown, Tablow, Maud, Talmage,
Cornishville, Polin and Riverview Estates.
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 3785 8469 3784 8472 3783 8473 3780 8471
3772 8474 3772 8479 3770 8481 3769 8489
3783 8537 3789 8534 3787 8487 3786 8477
3785 8476 3786 8472 3786 8469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 282DEG 31KT 3784 8528
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
DM2 follow-up statements
436
WWUS53 KLMK 202022
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
422 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
KYC179-202032-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-180720T2115Z/
Nelson KY-
422 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NELSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3783 8473 3780 8471 3772 8474 3772 8479
3770 8481 3769 8489 3781 8531 3785 8528
3785 8524 3786 8526 3787 8523 3786 8523
3787 8522 3785 8521 3788 8519 3787 8487
3786 8477 3785 8476 3786 8469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 282DEG 31KT 3783 8519
$$
KYC167-229-202115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-180720T2115Z/
Mercer KY-Washington KY-
422 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR MERCER
AND NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles north of Springfield, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Harrodsburg, Burgin, Willisburg, Talmage, Mooresville, Polin,
Riverview Estates, Cardwell, Mundys Landing and Tatham Springs.
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.
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 3783 8473 3780 8471 3772 8474 3772 8479
3770 8481 3769 8489 3781 8531 3785 8528
3785 8524 3786 8526 3787 8523 3786 8523
3787 8522 3785 8521 3788 8519 3787 8487
3786 8477 3785 8476 3786 8469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 282DEG 31KT 3783 8519
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
DM970
WWUS53 KLMK 202039
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
439 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
KYC167-229-202048-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-180720T2115Z/
Mercer KY-Washington KY-
439 PM EDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR MERCER AND NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central
Kentucky.
Report severe weather to local law enforcement, post your report to
the National Weather Service Louisville Facebook page, or tweet your
report using hashtag L, M, K, spotter.
LAT...LON 3783 8473 3780 8471 3772 8474 3772 8479
3770 8481 3769 8489 3781 8531 3785 8528
3785 8524 3786 8526 3787 8523 3786 8523
3787 8522 3785 8521 3788 8519 3787 8487
3786 8477 3785 8476 3786 8469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 282DEG 31KT 3780 8501
$$
DMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 5:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Oldham | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 6:38 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Franklin, Scott, Shelby | 52 min |
| Jul 20, 8:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry | 33 min |
| Jul 20, 9:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 9:35 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Franklin, Scott | 115 min |
| Jul 20, 9:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Nicholas, Scott | 40 min |
| Jul 20, 10:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Scott | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 12:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Meade | 51 min |
| Jul 20, 1:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Trimble | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Scott | 33 min |
| Jul 20, 2:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Jefferson | 70 min |
| Jul 20, 2:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Trimble | 25 min |
| Jul 20, 2:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hardin, Meade | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 2:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 34 min |
| Jul 20, 3:01 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 3:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer | 36 min |
| Jul 20, 3:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 29 min |
| Jul 20, 3:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Shelby | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 3:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer | 52 min |
| Jul 20, 3:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Scott | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 3:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Scott, Shelby, Woodford | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 3:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson | 51 min |
| Jul 20, 3:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Harrison, Nicholas, Scott | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 3:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford | 39 min |
| Jul 20, 3:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Scott, Woodford | 20 min |
| Jul 20, 3:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Nelson, Spencer, Washington | 62 min |
| Jul 20, 4:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 4:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 4:27 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Harrison | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 4:29 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Fayette | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 27 min |
| Jul 20, 4:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Mercer, Washington, Woodford | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 4:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Bourbon | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 4:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Marion, Nelson, Washington | 46 min |
| Jul 20, 4:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison | 38 min |
| Jul 20, 4:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Washington and 1 more | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 5:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Woodford | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 5:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Marion, Nelson, Washington | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 5:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 25 min |
| Jul 20, 5:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Larue, Marion, Taylor | 54 min |
| Jul 20, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson | 34 min |
| Jul 20, 5:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Jessamine | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 5:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Mercer, Washington | 38 min |
| Jul 20, 5:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Marion | 34 min |
| Jul 20, 5:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Washington | 33 min |
| Jul 20, 6:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Nelson, Washington | 17 min |
| Jul 20, 6:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hart | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 6:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Larue, Marion, Washington | 40 min |
| Jul 20, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 6:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln, Marion | 42 min |
| Jul 20, 6:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Metcalfe | 36 min |
| Jul 20, 6:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln | 61 min |
| Jul 20, 6:30 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Clark, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 6:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Green, Taylor | 32 min |
| Jul 20, 6:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Marion, Washington | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 6:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe | 38 min |
| Jul 20, 6:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe | 49 min |
| Jul 20, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Lincoln, Marion, Taylor | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 7:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Trimble | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 7:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Taylor | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 7:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Oldham | 27 min |
| Jul 20, 7:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe, Russell | 36 min |
| Jul 20, 7:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 7:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 7:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Oldham | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 7:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Taylor | 33 min |
| Jul 20, 7:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Oldham | 15 min |
| Jul 20, 7:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Meade | 23 min |
| Jul 20, 7:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Oldham, Shelby | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 7:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell | 46 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.