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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 3, NWS Jackson, KY

May 2, 20194 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 2, 2019, 4:49 PM EDT for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 2, 2019, 4:49 PM EDT (20:49 UTC)
Expired: May 2, 2019, 5:15 PM EDT
In force: 26 min
Issued by: NWS Jackson, KY
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Knox County, KY, Laurel County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Whitley County, KY

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 234 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 608 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -66 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1061 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 84 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.5

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 2, 3:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 2, 3:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 2, 4:27 PM EDT, 22 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
427 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-031100-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro,
Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright,
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
427 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Late This Afternoon and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected through late this afternoon,
before diminishing into this evening. Some of these storms could
contain strong wind gusts and small hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times from Friday through Saturday
evening, and again on Wednesday, especially during the afternoon
and evening hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

HAL/GEOGERIAN/AR

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 2, 2:42 PM EDT, 2 hours 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
242 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ051-052-059-060-021915-
Rowan-Menifee-Bath-Powell-
242 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL POWELL...
SOUTHEASTERN BATH...MENIFEE AND SOUTHWESTERN ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 241 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Tabor, or over
Frenchburg, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Winds up to 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Frenchburg, Wellington, Salt Lick, Campsites in the Indian Creek area
of the Daniel Boone National Forrest, Yale, Paragon, Denniston, Young
Springs, Dan, Fagan, Bangor, Tabor, Cogswell, Ratlitt, Zilpo, Sudith,
Scranton, Artville, Mariba and Pomeroyton.

LAT...LON 3806 8338 3804 8340 3805 8342 3804 8343
      3797 8344 3782 8356 3782 8359 3783 8361
      3783 8363 3786 8373 3814 8360
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 208DEG 27KT 3792 8363

GEOGERIAN

Special weather statement, May 2, 2:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
251 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ079-083-021930-
Wayne-Pulaski-
251 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WAYNE AND CENTRAL
PULASKI COUNTIES...

At 251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Frazer, or 10
miles southwest of Somerset, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Science Hill, Burnside, Naomi, Stab, Nancy, Pointer,
Bronston, Ruth, Elihu, Quinton, Dabney, Frazer, Pulaski County Park,
Somerset Pulaski Airport, Kidder, Mill Springs, Hogue, General
Burnside S.P. and Tateville.

LAT...LON 3722 8475 3725 8470 3714 8444 3688 8465
      3694 8484
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 208DEG 21KT 3697 8475

GEOGERIAN

Special weather statement, May 2, 3:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
309 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ051-052-060-106-022000-
Rowan-Menifee-Morgan-Bath-
309 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN BATH...NORTHWESTERN
MORGAN...NORTHEASTERN MENIFEE AND ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 309 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Yale, or 9
miles northeast of Frenchburg, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Morehead, Cranston, Elliottville, Yale, Triplett, Christy, Hilda,
Bangor, Cogswell, Zilpo, Pelfrey, Hamm, Crix, Farmers, Wagner Store,
Munson, Brandy, Paragon, Bluestone and Haldeman.

LAT...LON 3830 8333 3821 8330 3821 8329 3819 8326
      3819 8324 3798 8343 3805 8361 3827 8352
      3827 8351 3828 8351 3836 8348 3836 8346
      3839 8344 3840 8341
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 208DEG 27KT 3806 8351

GEOGERIAN

Special weather statement, May 2, 4:08 PM EDT, 41 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
408 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ044-052-022030-
Rowan-Fleming-
408 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN FLEMING AND NORTH
CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 408 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Plummers
Landing, or 9 miles northwest of Morehead, moving northeast at 35
mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Cranston, Plummers Landing, Triplett, Muses Mills and Waltz.

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 3837 8339 3835 8337 3832 8336 3832 8334
      3829 8333 3828 8333 3824 8358 3833 8362
      3840 8347 3838 8345 3840 8341
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 245DEG 30KT 3831 8352

JG

Special weather statement, May 2, 4:18 PM EDT, 31 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
418 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ059-060-108-022045-
Menifee-Wolfe-Powell-
418 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN POWELL...SOUTHERN
MENIFEE AND NORTHWESTERN WOLFE COUNTIES...

At 418 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rogers Chapel,
or near Stanton, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Wellington, Campsites in the Indian Creek area of the Daniel Boone
National Forrest, Bowen, Stoll, Koomer Ridge Campground, Red River
Gorge, Lombard, Denniston, Slade, Furnace, Toliver, Nada, Jenson,
Rosslyn, Valeria, Natural Bridge S.P., Mariba, Pomeroyton, Cat Creek
and Knowlton.

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 3791 8348 3787 8351 3784 8348 3784 8346
      3780 8345 3775 8378 3776 8379 3775 8382
      3776 8383 3775 8388 3781 8390 3797 8350
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 245DEG 30KT 3779 8380

JG

Special weather statement, May 2, 4:44 PM EDT, 5 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
444 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

KYZ059-060-108-022115-
Menifee-Wolfe-Powell-
444 PM EDT Thu May 2 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN POWELL...SOUTHWESTERN
MENIFEE AND NORTHWESTERN WOLFE COUNTIES...

At 443 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lombard, or
near Stanton, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Frenchburg, Campsites in the Indian Creek area of the Daniel Boone
National Forrest, Bowen, Rothwell, Red River Gorge, Lombard, Slade,
Fagan, Nada, Tabor, Valeria, Pomeroyton, Haystack, Rogers Chapel,
Natural Bridge S.P. and Mariba.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

LAT...LON 3784 8348 3775 8377 3778 8382 3799 8368
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 222DEG 11KT 3781 8375

JG

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 2, 12:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Laurel	29 min
May 2, 1:00 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Clay	45 min
May 2, 1:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	McCreary	38 min
May 2, 1:34 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Lee	41 min
May 2, 2:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Wayne	47 min
May 2, 2:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Menifee	33 min
May 2, 2:51 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Pulaski	39 min
May 2, 3:09 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Rowan	51 min
May 2, 4:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Rowan	22 min
May 2, 4:18 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Powell	27 min
May 2, 4:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Menifee	31 min
May 2, 5:17 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Menifee, Powell	68 min
May 2, 5:18 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Knox	27 min
May 2, 5:38 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Lee, Owsley	37 min
May 2, 5:39 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JKL	Bell, Clay, Knox	38 min
May 2, 6:02 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Knott	43 min
May 2, 6:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Leslie	60 min
May 2, 6:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Knott	42 min
May 2, 7:01 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Floyd, Johnson, Letcher, Martin, Pike	44 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.