Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 8, 2020, 2:10 PM EDT for Elliott County, Rowan County, Kentucky. It was in force for 35 min. 3 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, 2:10 PM EDT (18:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2020, 2:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Elliott County, KY, Rowan County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2:13 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Cranston, KY | TREES DOWN AND DEBRIS VIEWED FROM I-64 NEAR MILE MARKER 143. |
| Apr 8, 2:20 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | Triplett, KY | |
| Apr 8, 2:20 PM EDT | HAIL 0.88 | Triplett, KY |
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, 1:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 135 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
- 1055 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 756 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KJKL 081810
TORJKL
KYC063-205-081845-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0004.200408T1810Z-200408T1845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
210 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Rowan County in east central Kentucky...
Northwestern Elliott County in east central Kentucky...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 210 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Triplett, or near Morehead, moving southeast at 35
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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Gates around 215 PM EDT.
Haldeman around 220 PM EDT.
Vale around 225 PM EDT.
Farley around 230 PM EDT.
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 3835 8337 3830 8333 3821 8330 3821 8329
3819 8327 3820 8323 3824 8322 3827 8318
3825 8314 3811 8325 3829 8350 3836 8348
3836 8346 3838 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 297DEG 32KT 3829 8341
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
KAS3 follow-up statements
346
WWUS53 KJKL 081822
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
222 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
KYC063-205-081845-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200408T1845Z/
Rowan KY-Elliott KY-
222 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES...
At 221 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Haldeman, or 7 miles southwest of Olive Hill, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Elliottville around 225 PM EDT.
Farley around 230 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3833 8336 3830 8333 3821 8330 3821 8329
3819 8327 3820 8323 3824 8322 3827 8318
3825 8314 3811 8325 3826 8346 3829 8343
3832 8341 3833 8338
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 297DEG 32KT 3824 8329
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
JMW002
WWUS53 KJKL 081837
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
237 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
KYC063-205-081845-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200408T1845Z/
Rowan KY-Elliott KY-
237 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES...
At 236 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Stark, or near Sandy Hook, moving southeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Rowan and northwestern Elliott Counties.
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.
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 3819 8327 3820 8323 3824 8322 3827 8318
3825 8314 3811 8325 3815 8330 3817 8328
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 297DEG 32KT 3818 8313
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
JMW219
WWUS53 KJKL 081842
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
242 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
KYC063-205-081851-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200408T1845Z/
Rowan KY-Elliott KY-
242 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN
ELLIOTT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 245 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect
until 3:15 PM EDT.
LAT...LON 3819 8327 3820 8323 3824 8322 3827 8318
3825 8314 3811 8325 3815 8330 3817 8328
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 297DEG 32KT 3817 8311
$$
JMWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Fleming | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 1:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rowan | 24 min |
| Apr 8, 2:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Morgan, Rowan | 41 min |
| Apr 8, 3:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Johnson, Morgan | 29 min |
| Apr 8, 3:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bath, Menifee, Montgomery | 42 min |
| Apr 8, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Morgan | 34 min |
| Apr 8, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Johnson, Martin | 32 min |
| Apr 8, 3:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Johnson, Magoffin, Morgan | 35 min |
| Apr 8, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Powell | 36 min |
| Apr 8, 4:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Lee, Wolfe | 33 min |
| Apr 8, 4:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Wolfe | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 4:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd, Knott | 34 min |
| Apr 8, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Letcher | 35 min |
| Apr 8, 5:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 5:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Lee | 25 min |
| Apr 8, 5:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Lee, Owsley | 32 min |
| Apr 8, 6:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Lee, Leslie, Owsley, Perry | 33 min |
| Apr 8, 7:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Perry | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Perry | 33 min |
| Apr 8, 7:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill | 28 min |
| Apr 8, 7:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Letcher | 35 min |
| Apr 8, 7:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill | 33 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.