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Tornado Warning 30, NWS Louisville, KY

July 20, 2018Breckinridge County, Hancock County, Kentucky

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 20, 6:22 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3305 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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

$$

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2 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

$$

13
263 
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 

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 7:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson, Shelby42 min
Jul 20, 7:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Russell26 min
Jul 20, 7:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hancock24 min
Jul 20, 7:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMonroe21 min
Jul 20, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Franklin, Shelby, Woodford35 min
Jul 20, 7:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham and 3 more3 hr
Jul 20, 7:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClinton, Cumberland, Monroe31 min
Jul 20, 7:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMeade28 min
Jul 20, 7:53 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham, Shelby3 hr
Jul 20, 7:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade19 min
Jul 20, 7:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge32 min
Jul 20, 8:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Fayette, Jessamine26 min
Jul 20, 8:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Jefferson, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer29 min
Jul 20, 8:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson24 min
Jul 20, 8:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson32 min
Jul 20, 8:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson28 min
Jul 20, 8:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson25 min
Jul 20, 8:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Nelson and 2 more35 min
Jul 20, 8:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt30 min
Jul 20, 8:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHenry, Oldham, Shelby29 min
Jul 20, 8:48 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer3 hr
Jul 20, 8:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer25 min
Jul 20, 8:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hardin36 min
Jul 20, 8:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Meade35 min
Jul 20, 9:11 PM CDTTornado WarningLMKGrayson, Hardin34 min
Jul 20, 9:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hancock32 min
Jul 20, 9:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKShelby, Spencer27 min
Jul 20, 9:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Mercer, Nelson, Washington, Woodford3 hr
Jul 20, 9:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hardin, Meade26 min
Jul 20, 9:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFranklin24 min
Jul 20, 9:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton37 min
Jul 20, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGrayson, Hardin, Hart35 min
Jul 20, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Hancock, Hardin, Meade50 min
Jul 20, 9:59 PM CDTTornado WarningLMKHart16 min
Jul 20, 10:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Nelson29 min
Jul 20, 10:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHardin, Larue21 min
Jul 20, 10:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart30 min
Jul 20, 10:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Marion, Nelson, Washington30 min
Jul 20, 10:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge40 min
Jul 20, 10:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson and 1 more37 min
Jul 20, 10:30 PM CDTTornado WarningLMKLarue15 min
Jul 20, 10:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Ohio26 min
Jul 20, 10:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Green28 min
Jul 20, 10:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Larue, Marion, Taylor19 min
Jul 20, 10:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hardin35 min
Jul 20, 11:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Casey, Green, Russell, Taylor50 min
Jul 20, 11:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGrayson, Hart, Ohio44 min
Jul 20, 11:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe37 min
Jul 20, 11:49 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKGrayson, Green, Hart116 min
Jul 20, 11:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Clinton, Russell24 min
Jul 21, 12:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren, Butler, Edmonson43 min
Jul 21, 12:11 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClinton, Cumberland, Monroe3 hr
Jul 21, 12:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton32 min
Jul 21, 12:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler, Edmonson, Warren33 min
Jul 21, 1:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKEdmonson, Warren33 min
Jul 21, 1:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan, Warren39 min
Jul 21, 1:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLogan32 min
Jul 21, 2:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Logan, Simpson49 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.