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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Louisville, KY

December 31, 201849 counties in Kentucky; 10 counties in Indiana

NWS Louisville, KY issued this wind advisory at Dec 31, 2018, 12:34 AM CST for 49 counties in Kentucky; 10 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Dec 31, 2018, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 31, 2018, 12:34 AM CST (06:34 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 31, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 31, 2018, 9:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
All 59 counties

Clark County, IN, Crawford County, IN, Dubois County, IN, Floyd County, IN, Harrison County, IN, Jefferson County, IN, Orange County, IN, Perry County, IN, Scott County, IN, Washington County, IN, Adair County, KY, Allen County, KY, Anderson County, KY, Barren County, KY, Bourbon County, KY, Boyle County, KY, Breckinridge County, KY, Bullitt County, KY, Butler County, KY, Casey County, KY, Clark County, KY, Clinton County, KY, Cumberland County, KY, Edmonson County, KY, Fayette County, KY, Franklin County, KY, Garrard County, KY, Grayson County, KY, Green County, KY, Hancock County, KY, Hardin County, KY, Harrison County, KY, Hart County, KY, Henry County, KY, Jefferson County, KY, Jessamine County, KY, Larue County, KY, Lincoln County, KY, Logan County, KY, Madison County, KY, Marion County, KY, Meade County, KY, Mercer County, KY, Metcalfe County, KY, Monroe County, KY, Nelson County, KY, Nicholas County, KY, Ohio County, KY, Oldham County, KY, Russell County, KY, Scott County, KY, Shelby County, KY, Simpson County, KY, Spencer County, KY, Taylor County, KY, Trimble County, KY, Warren County, KY, Washington County, KY, Woodford County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:36 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 205 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 2018-12-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 125 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1471 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

208 
WWUS73 KLMK 310634
NPWLMK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
134 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL
KENTUCKY TODAY AND THIS EVENING...

.An area of strong of low pressure will lift northward through the
western Ohio Valley this afternoon and evening. A cold front will
then push through the region bringing a round of thunderstorms to
the region. This storm system will bring sustained winds of 15 to
25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH.  

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-312100-
/O.NEW.KLMK.WI.Y.0013.181231T1500Z-190101T0300Z/
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-
Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-
Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-
Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-
Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-
Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, 
Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, 
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, 
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, 
La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, 
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, 
Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, 
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, 
Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, 
Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville, 
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, 
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, 
and Albany
134 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018 /1234 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this
morning to 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening. 

* TIMING...Mid morning through early this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can cause tree branch damage. Scattered
  power outages will also be possible. Loose outdoor objects may 
  be blown around. Difficult travel can be expected for high 
  profile vehicles on east-west roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of over 40 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
248 
WWUS73 KLMK 312140
NPWLMK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
440 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...Windy Conditions To Persist This Evening...

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-010300-
/O.CON.KLMK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190101T0300Z/
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-
Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-
Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-
Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-
Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-
Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, 
Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, 
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, 
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, 
La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, 
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, 
Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, 
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, 
Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, 
Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville, 
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, 
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, 
and Albany
440 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018 /340 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 MPH with gusts 30 to 40 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can cause tree branch damage. Scattered
  power outages will also be possible. Loose outdoor objects may
  be blown around. Difficult travel can be expected for high
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of over 40 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

RAS
166 
WWUS73 KLMK 010257
NPWLMK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
957 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...Wind Advisory Will Be Allowed To Expire...

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-010400-
/O.EXP.KLMK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190101T0300Z/
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-
Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-
Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-
Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-
Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-
Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, 
Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, 
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, 
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, 
La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, 
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, 
Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, 
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, 
Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, 
Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville, 
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, 
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, 
and Albany
957 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018 /857 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

Gusty west winds will continue into the overnight, but will mostly
range in the 25 to 35 mph range. Winds should stay below Wind
Advisory criteria so the headline will be allowed to expire.

$$

BJS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 31, 1:20 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Hancock55 min
Dec 31, 1:23 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler, Grayson, Logan, Ohio, Simpson, Warren52 min
Dec 31, 1:33 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan, Ohio42 min
Dec 31, 2:01 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Meade29 min
Dec 31, 2:04 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Warren26 min
Dec 31, 2:12 PM CSTTornado WarningLMKBreckinridge, Meade33 min
Dec 31, 2:17 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hardin28 min
Dec 31, 2:25 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart and 5 more65 min
Dec 31, 2:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade35 min
Dec 31, 2:37 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKEdmonson, Grayson, Hart, Larue23 min
Dec 31, 2:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson37 min
Dec 31, 2:47 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Spencer28 min
Dec 31, 2:52 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Metcalfe23 min
Dec 31, 2:58 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Taylor32 min
Dec 31, 3:15 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer45 min
Dec 31, 3:18 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Boyle, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Marion and 6 more42 min

Nearby

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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.