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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Apr 8, 2020, 10:57 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 33 min. 11 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
- Apr 8, 2020, 10:57 PM EDT (02:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2020, 11:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Brown County, OH, Clermont County, OH, Clinton County, OH, Highland County, OH
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 10:57 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Fayetteville, OH | DAMAGE TO A PROPERTY ON O REILLY ROAD. SEVERAL LARGE PINE TREES UPROOTED AND OTHER TREES DOWNED. ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN. FENCING BLOWN AWAY. |
| Apr 8, 10:59 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Fayetteville, OH | A BARN WAS DAMAGED ON STATE ROUTE 131. |
| Apr 8, 11:01 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Blanchester, OH | SHEET METAL REMOVED FROM A STRUCTURE IN BLANCHESTER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 8, 11:01 PM EDT | TORNADO 0 | 3 Sse Blanchester, OH | EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED SOUTHEAST OF BLANCHESTER IN CLINTON AND BROWN COUNTIES IN OHIO. |
| Apr 8, 11:03 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sse Blanchester, OH | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND POLE BARNS DOWN ON SR-123 BETWEEN CURLESS AND DENMAN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Apr 8, 11:12 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Lynchburg, OH | SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN. PORCH ROOF LIFTED WITH SIGNIFICANT SOFFIT DAMAGE. TWO WINDOWS BLOWN IN. SOME SIDING BLOWN OFF. ALSO SOME SIDING WITH HAIL DAMAGE. |
| Apr 8, 11:13 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Nnw Lynchburg, OH | UNKNOWN FENCING THROWN ONTO VETERINARY CLINIC PROPERTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Apr 8, 11:23 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wnw Hillsboro, OH | TREES DOWN ALONG ANDERSON ROAD. |
| Apr 8, 11:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Hillsboro, OH | TREES DOWN. PARTIAL REMOVAL OF A ROOF FROM AN OLD RESIDENCE ON EAST ANDERSON ROAD. |
| Apr 8, 11:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wnw Hillsboro, OH | TREES DOWN ALONG MAD RIVER ROAD. |
| Apr 8, 11:26 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Nw Hillsboro, OH | ONE TREE DOWNED NEAR CROSEN ROAD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 7:24 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 25 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2413 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 295 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
589
WFUS51 KILN 090257
TORILN
OHC015-025-027-071-090330-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0009.200409T0257Z-200409T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1057 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Clermont County in southwestern Ohio...
Northwestern Brown County in southwestern Ohio...
Southwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio...
Southwestern Highland County in southwestern Ohio...
* Until 1130 PM EDT.
* At 1057 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Blanchester, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Blanchester, Lynchburg, Russell, Woodville, Fayetteville, Midland,
St. Martin, Westboro, Chasetown, Danville in Highland County and
Lake Lorelei.
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.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3917 8403 3926 8401 3927 8401 3931 8400
3929 8367 3910 8370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0257Z 277DEG 43KT 3923 8400
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
KC3 follow-up statements
776
WWUS51 KILN 090306
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1106 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
OHC025-090316-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200409T0330Z/
Clermont OH-
1106 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CLERMONT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for southwestern
Ohio.
LAT...LON 3914 8389 3924 8399 3925 8399 3926 8401
3931 8400 3929 8367 3910 8370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 277DEG 43KT 3922 8385
$$
OHC015-027-071-090330-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200409T0330Z/
Brown OH-Clinton OH-Highland OH-
1106 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL BROWN...SOUTHWESTERN CLINTON AND SOUTHWESTERN HIGHLAND
COUNTIES...
At 1106 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Lynchburg, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Blanchester, Lynchburg, Russell, Fayetteville, Midland, St. Martin,
Westboro and Danville in Highland County.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3914 8389 3924 8399 3925 8399 3926 8401
3931 8400 3929 8367 3910 8370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 277DEG 43KT 3922 8385
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
KC051
WWUS51 KILN 090315
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1115 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
OHC015-090325-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200409T0330Z/
Brown OH-
1115 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL BROWN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for southwestern
Ohio.
LAT...LON 3913 8386 3916 8387 3925 8386 3925 8389
3930 8391 3929 8367 3910 8370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 268DEG 32KT 3924 8379
$$
OHC027-071-090330-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200409T0330Z/
Clinton OH-Highland OH-
1115 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLINTON AND SOUTHWESTERN HIGHLAND COUNTIES...
At 1115 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Lynchburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Lynchburg, Russell and Danville in Highland County.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 8386 3916 8387 3925 8386 3925 8389
3930 8391 3929 8367 3910 8370
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 268DEG 32KT 3924 8379
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
KC443
WWUS51 KILN 090318
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1118 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
OHC027-071-090330-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200409T0330Z/
Clinton OH-Highland OH-
1118 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CLINTON AND WEST CENTRAL HIGHLAND COUNTIES...
At 1118 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Lynchburg, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg and Russell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 8384 3925 8386 3930 8386 3929 8367
3917 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0318Z 277DEG 43KT 3923 8373
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
KCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 9:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Shelby | 40 min |
| Apr 8, 9:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Montgomery, Preble | 51 min |
| Apr 8, 9:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Hamilton | 59 min |
| Apr 8, 9:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Logan, Miami, Shelby | 49 min |
| Apr 8, 10:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Warren | 58 min |
| Apr 8, 10:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Highland | 43 min |
| Apr 8, 10:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland | 51 min |
| Apr 8, 10:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clermont, Hamilton | 45 min |
| Apr 8, 10:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Greene, Montgomery, Warren | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 10:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Clermont, Hamilton | 34 min |
| Apr 8, 10:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Warren | 60 min |
| Apr 8, 10:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike | 41 min |
| Apr 8, 10:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont, Highland | 48 min |
| Apr 8, 10:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 10:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clinton, Fayette, Highland | 57 min |
| Apr 8, 10:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Clermont | 22 min |
| Apr 8, 10:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Scioto | 37 min |
| Apr 8, 11:03 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Clermont | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 11:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland | 54 min |
| Apr 8, 11:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Pike, Ross | 62 min |
| Apr 8, 11:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Highland | 24 min |
| Apr 8, 11:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Pike, Scioto | 60 min |
| Apr 8, 11:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Adams, Scioto | 20 min |
| Apr 9, 12:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ross | 34 min |
| Apr 9, 3:49 PM EDT | Freeze Watch | ILN | Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark and 26 more | 12 hr |
| Apr 9, 3:49 PM EDT | Freeze Warning | ILN | Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton and 11 more | 17 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.