Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Feb 24, 2018, 9:28 PM CST for Butler County, Logan County, Warren County, Kentucky. It was in force for 32 min. 5 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
- Feb 24, 2018, 9:28 PM CST (03:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2018, 10:00 PM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Butler County, KY, Logan County, KY, Warren County, KY
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 9:38 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Bowling Green, KY | TREE DOWN ON POWER LINE, CORNER OF CABELL DR AND CHESTNUT ST. |
| Feb 24, 9:38 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Rockfield, KY | TREE DOWN. |
| Feb 24, 9:43 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 69 | Bowling Green, KY | |
| Feb 24, 9:44 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Se Bowling Green, KY | PEAK WIND GUST AT BOWLING GREEN REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Feb 24, 9:45 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Bowling Green, KY | REPORT OF TREE BLOCKING 2100 BLOCK OF MOUNT VICTOR LANE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 8:29 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 93 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
- 78 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -34 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1167 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 235 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 256 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted.
352
WFUS53 KLMK 250328
TORLMK
KYC031-141-227-250400-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0004.180225T0328Z-180225T0400Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
928 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Butler County in south central Kentucky...
Northwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 1000 PM CST
* At 928 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 12
miles west of Memphis Junction, moving northeast at 55 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...
Bowling Green, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Mount
Victor, Anderson, Auburn, Dimple, Girkin and Rockland.
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 3702 8687 3718 8661 3726 8646 3697 8626
3687 8660 3688 8661 3688 8666 3684 8669
3682 8677 3689 8674 3696 8679
TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 241DEG 47KT 3696 8671
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM3 follow-up statements
730
WWUS53 KLMK 250334
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
934 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
KYC031-141-227-250400-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180225T0400Z/
Logan KY-Butler KY-Warren KY-
934 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL LOGAN...SOUTHEASTERN BUTLER AND NORTHWESTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...
At 934 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 8 miles
northwest of Memphis Junction, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Mount
Victor, Auburn, Girkin, Rockland, Buffalo Fork and Sunnyside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3713 8669 3718 8661 3726 8646 3697 8626
3687 8660 3688 8661 3688 8666 3684 8669
3685 8673 3692 8669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 241DEG 47KT 3700 8662
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM734
WWUS53 KLMK 250342
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
942 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
KYC141-250351-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180225T0400Z/
Logan KY-
942 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOGAN 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 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3712 8661 3718 8661 3726 8646 3697 8626
3687 8659 3698 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 0341Z 241DEG 47KT 3705 8651
$$
KYC031-227-250400-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180225T0400Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-
942 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER AND CENTRAL WARREN COUNTIES...
At 941 PM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Bowling Green, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Mount
Victor, Barren River, Bristow, Girkin, Rockfield and Benleo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3712 8661 3718 8661 3726 8646 3697 8626
3687 8659 3698 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 0341Z 241DEG 47KT 3705 8651
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM333
WWUS53 KLMK 250353
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
953 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
KYC031-227-250402-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180225T0400Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-
953 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BUTLER AND CENTRAL WARREN
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1000 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However heavy rain
is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for south 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
Warren County.
LAT...LON 3712 8661 3718 8661 3726 8646 3697 8626
3687 8659 3698 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 0352Z 241DEG 47KT 3711 8637
$$
DMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 6:01 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Henry, Oldham, Shelby | 29 min |
| Feb 24, 6:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Taylor | 27 min |
| Feb 24, 6:29 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 31 min |
| Feb 24, 7:35 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Meade | 5 hr |
| Feb 24, 8:32 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Ohio | 4 hr |
| Feb 24, 8:32 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Oldham, Trimble | 28 min |
| Feb 24, 8:34 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 41 min |
| Feb 24, 8:37 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Hart | 45 hr |
| Feb 24, 8:45 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Oldham | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 9:05 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 40 min |
| Feb 24, 9:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 31 min |
| Feb 24, 9:21 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge, Meade | 24 min |
| Feb 24, 9:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Jefferson, Meade | 34 min |
| Feb 24, 9:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Simpson | 46 min |
| Feb 24, 9:44 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Shelby and 1 more | 46 min |
| Feb 24, 9:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, Warren | 39 min |
| Feb 24, 9:59 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Franklin, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 10:03 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 10:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe | 45 min |
| Feb 24, 10:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Mercer, Nelson, Scott and 4 more | 51 min |
| Feb 24, 10:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor | 48 min |
| Feb 24, 10:56 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Adair | 19 min |
| Feb 24, 11:00 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Russell | 45 min |
| Feb 24, 11:02 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland | 28 min |
| Feb 24, 11:10 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey | 35 min |
| Feb 24, 11:13 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Fayette, Harrison, Woodford | 47 min |
| Feb 24, 11:16 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison and 5 more | 3 hr |
| Feb 24, 11:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln, Russell | 24 min |
| Feb 24, 11:31 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 29 min |
| Feb 24, 11:47 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer | 18 hr |
| Feb 24, 11:52 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Ohio | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 12:01 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 12:03 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark | 42 min |
| Feb 25, 12:04 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 1:21 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Henry and 6 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 2:23 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Logan and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 3:51 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Clark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 6 hr |
| Feb 25, 5:15 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Meade | 12 hr |
| Feb 25, 5:43 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock, Ohio | 12 hr |
| Feb 25, 5:58 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Nelson | 12 hr |
| Feb 25, 6:00 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Henry, Trimble | 12 hr |
| Feb 25, 4:39 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hancock, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade and 1 more | 24 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.