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Special Weather Statement, NWS Paducah, KY

June 10, 2018Todd County, Kentucky

NWS Paducah, KY issued this special weather statement at Jun 10, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT for Todd County, Kentucky. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jun 10, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT (20:00 UTC)
Expired
Jun 10, 2018, 3:30 PM CDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Paducah, KY

County Todd County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 95 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 12:00Z on 2018-06-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 78 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2018-06-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -13 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
78 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-130 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1266 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
4 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 10, 2:46 PM CDT, 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 10, 2:46 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
246 PM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Monday night)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

Most of the area is dry and quite hot and humid. Boundary was from
near KFWC to KEHR, with strong to severe convection up across
central IL moving southeast. Convection continues across the KY
Pennyrile area as well. Airmass very unstable. However ML CIN just
now eroded. Best storm chances will be across north and east
sections (EVV Tristate, southern IL), with little if any chance
west into southeast MO through the evening hours. Storms could
once again produce severe downbursts and marginally severe hail.
Very heavy rainfall in a short amount of time is likely with
stronger storms. Evolution is still somewhat uncertain. The trend
is our friend, based on Sat and Radar, as CAM's continue to be
borderline useless, depending on which one you pick from the last
24 hours. Convection should taper off overnight. Lull Monday as
well, though small chances exist SEMO and the KEVV Tri-state.
Marginal day two is awful big. But any storms that do form could
produce strong wind gusts and marginally severe hail. Small
chances continue EVV Tristate Monday night.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

Models continue to have a front that will shift back and forth
across the region through the extended forecast.  GFS and ECMWF show
the front north of the PAH forecast area at 12z Tuesday, then along
the Ohio River into northern Arkansas by 18z Wednesday.  Models
indicate the front will eventually shift just north of our area by
Friday, but then drop back southwest for the weekend.  This
basically keeps us in an unstable weather pattern, with on and off
shower and thunderstorm chances.  The best chances will be the
daytime hours into the early evening, but kept overnight low chances
going in areas close to where the front is expected to be located.

It will remain hot and humid through the period.  Predominantly
south winds will continue to pump warm moist air into the middle
Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys.  Though the front may dip far
enough south to shift our winds to the north in our northern half of
counties at times, the air mass north of the front will only be a
degree or two cooler and less humid.  Highs will generally be around
90 degrees, with lows of 69 to 73 degrees.  Dew points will remain
around 70 degrees to the lower 70s, which will push afternoon heat
indices to around 100 degrees in some locations.

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

VFR conditions save for areas of convection through this evening.
Best chances will be east of the MS River. Will have a VC mention
at KEVV and KOWB for later this afternoon and evening. SSW winds
will gust 15 to 20 kts at times til sunset. Behind morning
convection over SE IL, SW IN, SE winds behind outflow will
eventually become SSW.

&&

.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
MO...None.
IN...None.
KY...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 10, 3:48 AM CDT, 11 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
348 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-110900-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
348 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance of thunderstorms today and tonight. A few
strong storms with hail and gusty winds are possible, mainly
during the afternoon hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

There is a chance of thunderstorms each day. A few strong storms
with hail and gusty winds are possible, especially on Monday and
Tuesday. Locally heavy rain and lightning will be the main
concerns with any storms Wednesday through Saturday.

The heat index will peak near 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
afternoons.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

York

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 10, 10:26 AM CDT, 4 hours 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1026 AM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

INZ088-101615-
Spencer IN-
1026 AM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 1025 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dale to 7 miles northwest of Grandview.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

Winds 30 to 40 mph will be possible with these storms along with
frequent lightning.

Locations impacted include...
Dale, Holiday World and Gentryville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3809 8677 3798 8686 3804 8712 3805 8709
      3806 8710 3812 8705 3812 8702 3820 8701
      3820 8679 3814 8680 3812 8679 3812 8681
      3811 8679 3810 8679 3811 8677
TIME...MOT...LOC 1525Z 285DEG 16KT 3820 8690 3803 8706

08
Special weather statement, Jun 10, 10:45 AM CDT, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1045 AM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

KYZ019-101630-
Daviess KY-
1045 AM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN DAVIESS COUNTY UNTIL 1130
AM CDT...

At 1045 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Owensboro, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Owensboro, Whitesville, Knottsville, Masonville and Pleasant Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3767 8683 3762 8693 3763 8695 3757 8702
      3775 8716 3779 8713 3778 8710 3780 8707
      3786 8705 3774 8682 3771 8686 3767 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1545Z 307DEG 15KT 3774 8706

08
Local storm report, Jun 10, 11:11 AM CDT, 3 hours 49 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 10, 3:00 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
300 PM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

KYZ022-102030-
Todd KY-
300 PM CDT SUN JUN 10 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL TODD COUNTY UNTIL 330 PM
CDT...

At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elkton, moving east at 20 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Clifty and Allegre.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3675 8706 3683 8726 3704 8725 3704 8722
      3701 8706 3679 8706 3677 8705
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 290DEG 16KT 3691 8713

RJP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 10, 10:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementPAHDaviess45 min
Jun 10, 10:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHDaviess25 min
Jun 10, 2:34 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPAHTodd3 hr
Jun 10, 4:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHWabash19 min
Jun 10, 4:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHWabash28 min
Jun 10, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHEdwards, Wabash35 min
Jun 10, 5:41 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningPAHWabash5 hr
Jun 10, 6:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementPAHEdwards, Wabash50 min
Jun 10, 10:26 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementPAHSpencer49 min
Jun 10, 4:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHGibson, Pike52 min
Jun 10, 5:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementPAHGibson, Pike43 min
Jun 10, 5:38 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPAHGibson, Pike3 hr
Jun 10, 6:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningPAHGibson, Pike3 hr
Jun 10, 6:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHSpencer, Warrick28 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.