Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 30, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Jul 20, 2018, 8:01 PM CDT for Breckinridge County, Hancock County, Kentucky. It was in force for 29 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2018, 8:01 PM CDT (01:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 20, 2018, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Breckinridge County, KY, Hancock County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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, 6:22 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 170 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
- 3305 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1217 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 90 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 169 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.2
- Supercell composite
- 11.6
The text
As transmitted.
372
WFUS53 KLMK 210101
TORLMK
KYC027-091-210130-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0030.180721T0101Z-180721T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
801 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Hancock County in central Kentucky...
Southwestern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 801 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Whitesville, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.
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...
Hardinsburg, Mcquady, Goering, Glen Dean, Axtel, Victoria
Crossroads, Kingswood, Patesville, Tar Fork and Cabot.
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 3783 8678 3779 8637 3759 8647 3759 8648
3760 8647 3760 8648 3761 8648 3760 8651
3762 8649 3762 8653 3761 8654 3764 8663
3765 8664 3766 8664 3773 8680
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 285DEG 28KT 3774 8670
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
132 follow-up statements
545
WWUS53 KLMK 210118
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
818 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
KYC091-210127-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180721T0130Z/
Hancock KY-
818 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HANCOCK COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area.
New thunderstorms will be moving in from the west through 9 PM CDT.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3780 8665 3779 8637 3759 8647 3759 8648
3760 8647 3761 8648 3760 8651 3762 8649
3762 8653 3761 8654 3764 8663 3765 8664
3766 8664 3766 8663 3774 8666
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 296DEG 24KT 3774 8660
$$
KYC027-210130-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180721T0130Z/
Breckinridge KY-
818 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY...
At 817 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Hardinsburg, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Hardinsburg, Mcquady, Glen Dean, Axtel, Kingswood, Tar Fork, Kirk,
Vanzant, Dempster, and Rockvale.
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 3780 8665 3779 8637 3759 8647 3759 8648
3760 8647 3761 8648 3760 8651 3762 8649
3762 8653 3761 8654 3764 8663 3765 8664
3766 8664 3766 8663 3774 8666
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 296DEG 24KT 3774 8660
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
13263
WWUS53 KLMK 210130
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
830 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
KYC027-210139-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180721T0130Z/
Breckinridge KY-
830 PM CDT FRI JUL 20 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 830 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for souther. n
Breckinridge County. Gusty winds and heavy rain are still occurring
with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for central
Kentucky.
Report severe weather to local law enforcement, post your report to
the National Weather Service Louisville Facebook page, or tweet your
report using hashtag L, M, K, spotter.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
southern Breckinridge County until 9 PM CDT.
LAT...LON 3780 8665 3779 8637 3759 8647 3759 8648
3760 8647 3761 8648 3760 8651 3762 8649
3762 8653 3761 8654 3764 8663 3765 8664
3766 8664 3766 8663 3774 8666
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 285DEG 28KT 3772 8649
$$
13The office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 7:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Jefferson, Shelby | 42 min |
| Jul 20, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Russell | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 7:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Monroe | 21 min |
| Jul 20, 7:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Shelby, Woodford | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 7:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham and 3 more | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 7:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 7:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Meade | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 7:53 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 7:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 19 min |
| Jul 20, 7:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 32 min |
| Jul 20, 8:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark, Fayette, Jessamine | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 8:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Jefferson, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer | 29 min |
| Jul 20, 8:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson | 32 min |
| Jul 20, 8:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Jefferson | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 8:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Jefferson | 25 min |
| Jul 20, 8:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Nelson and 2 more | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 8:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Henry, Oldham, Shelby | 29 min |
| Jul 20, 8:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 8:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer | 25 min |
| Jul 20, 8:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin | 36 min |
| Jul 20, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Meade | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 9:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Grayson, Hardin | 34 min |
| Jul 20, 9:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 32 min |
| Jul 20, 9:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Shelby, Spencer | 27 min |
| Jul 20, 9:19 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Mercer, Nelson, Washington, Woodford | 3 hr |
| Jul 20, 9:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hardin, Meade | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 9:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Franklin | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 9:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 9:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Grayson, Hardin, Hart | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 9:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hancock, Hardin, Meade | 50 min |
| Jul 20, 9:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Hart | 16 min |
| Jul 20, 10:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Nelson | 29 min |
| Jul 20, 10:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hardin, Larue | 21 min |
| Jul 20, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Marion, Nelson, Washington | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 10:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 40 min |
| Jul 20, 10:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson and 1 more | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 10:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Larue | 15 min |
| Jul 20, 10:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Ohio | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 10:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green | 28 min |
| Jul 20, 10:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Larue, Marion, Taylor | 19 min |
| Jul 20, 10:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 11:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Adair, Casey, Green, Russell, Taylor | 50 min |
| Jul 20, 11:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Grayson, Hart, Ohio | 44 min |
| Jul 20, 11:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 11:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Grayson, Green, Hart | 116 min |
| Jul 20, 11:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Clinton, Russell | 24 min |
| Jul 21, 12:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Barren, Butler, Edmonson | 43 min |
| Jul 21, 12:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 12:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 32 min |
| Jul 21, 12:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Warren | 33 min |
| Jul 21, 1:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson, Warren | 33 min |
| Jul 21, 1:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan, Warren | 39 min |
| Jul 21, 1:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Logan | 32 min |
| Jul 21, 2:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Allen, Logan, Simpson | 49 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.