Flash Flood Warning 2, NWS Louisville, KY

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WGUS73 KLMK 030755
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
155 AM CST Tue Mar 3 2020

KYC099-030805-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200303T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hart KY-
155 AM CST Tue Mar 3 2020

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN HART COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any
remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3732 8614 3734 8612 3733 8610 3734 8611
      3735 8609 3735 8608 3734 8609 3734 8607
      3737 8606 3744 8593 3743 8575 3742 8571
      3723 8607

$$

SCHOETTMER

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1234 AM EST Tue Mar 3 2020

...Updated Aviation Discussion...

.Short Term...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 323 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020

...Strong Storms Tonight with Isolated Severe Storms Possible...

An area of light to moderate rain showers continues to progress east
across the Bluegrass region this afternoon. This is what's left of
the morning convective complex/weak shortwave aloft, and this
feature will quickly move to WV by this evening.

Subsidence behind the morning wave has helped dry out the lower
levels, resulting in a healthy amount of clearing over western and
now central KY. This is an interesting development just downstream
of a 1006 mb sfc low over the MO/AR border. In general, coarser
models are likely still underestimating the sfc based and MLCAPE
that will be available until 02-04z tonight.

Looking aloft, central KY remains in the left exit region of a
straight jet streak over OK/AR/TN. 250 mb divergence increases over
the Lower Ohio Valley from 00-06z tonight, resulting in a modest
deepening of the sfc low as it tracks northeast along the Ohio
River. Convective initiation is expected over the MO Bootheel region
between 21-00z. Instability and shear parameters in this region will
initially support supercells, but upscale growth into a MCS appears
likely over KY/TN after 03z.

As sfc low pressure moves northeast after 00z, increasing low level
convergence will help force numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms tonight. Southerly flow will help push sfc dewpoints
into the mid 50s in central and southern KY. The latest HRRR/RAP and
HREF guidance suggests around 500 J/kg of MLCAPE will be present
across central KY through 03-04z. Up to 1000 J/kg MLCAPE cannot be
ruled out across the far southwestern CWA through 03z. After 03z,
MLCAPE will slowly wane but there could be a window for a severe
wind threat. The higher wind potential remains across southern KY,
where storms could remain sfc based longer.

Deep layer shear around 40 kts will certainly be sufficient for
rotating storms and sustaining strong updrafts. WBZ heights around
7500 ft, mid level dry air entrainment, and 3-6 km lapse rates
approaching 8 C/km will all promote hail growth as far north as
southern Indiana. Storm rotation will only increase the potential
hailstone residence time, so the Marginal Risk was expanded
northward. Other threats with these storms certainly include
lightning and locally heavy rainfall. If significant rainfall rates
were able to persist/train over the same area, then perhaps an
isolated flash flood threat could develop.

Low pressure will quickly move off to the northeast Tuesday morning,
with dry and breezy conditions expected for the afternoon.

.Long Term...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 250 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020

Our area will be in a quasi-zonal flow pattern midweek, with a
system heading by to our north Wednesday and then one moving into
the TN Valley Thursday. That second system will force a surface low
to deepen across the northern Gulf coast, and model guidance differs
on just how far north a precip shield gets into our southern KY
counties. Early look at the extended time of the NAM period shows
some phasing with a northern stream trough, enough to bring that
precip all the way to the Ohio River. This forecast will go dry for
Wednesday areawide, and then bring some chance-range rains (i.e.,
above 25 percent) as far north as the KY Pkwys for Thursday and then
east of I-65 Thursday night. Uncertainty remains into Friday, as the
GEFS shows a large spread of heights aloft. Will keep in some pops
for a cold rain then. Cannot rule out a brief mix of rain/snow with
these lower-end pops over our northern counties early Friday.

As we get into the weekend, there is good support for a dry one, as
high pressure builds into the Ohio Valley. In fact, we may have a
carbon copy of this past weekend, with colder temperatures Saturday
and then southerly winds warming us up quickly for Sunday. A few
models bring rain chances back in for Monday, though we may be able
to keep that just west of I-65, based on the latest Euro and
Canadian solutions.

&&

.Aviation...(06Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1230 AM EST Tue Mar 3 2020

Mainly seeing fuel-alternate MVFR, or even IFR at LEX this hour,
with the warm front (or at least the effective boundary) draped
north of BWG. HNB is far enough north to be in line for some fog
potential overnight with less intense precip in the area, and temps
running below Monday afternoon dewpoints. Will hold on to the
initialization as long as possible before issuance.

Will run plenty of VCSH or even VCTS/CB mention, and use TEMPO
groups to time the restricted vis when thunderstorms affect the
individual fields. Prime time will be between 07-10Z at SDF and LEX,
while the initial storms should lift north of BWG by 08Z. Will also
include some gusts near 25 kt with any storm.

Low pressure develops by daybreak and lifts NE of the area through
the day, with ceilings lifting to VFR and scattering out by the
afternoon. Bigger issue will be gusty west winds, with frequent
gusts around 25 kt and peaks likely around 30 kt. Most significant
impact of these winds will be at SDF where the westerly direction is
broadside to the longer parallel runways.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...None.
KY...None.
&&

Short Term...EBW
Long Term...RJS
Aviation...RAS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
359 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-032100-
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
359 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020 /259 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

As a low pressure system approaches the lower Ohio Valley tonight, scattered
thunderstorms are expected. Large hail, heavy rain and lightning are
the main hazards from these storms. In addition, strong gusty winds
are possible especially over west central and south central Kentucky.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to report any significant weather, including
heavy rainfall and flooding, strong or damaging winds, and hail.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

EBW/RJS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1107 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020

KYZ027-028-053-062>065-074-076-030445-
Hart-Metcalfe-Grayson-Taylor-Edmonson-Barren-Hardin-Larue-Green-
1107 PM EST Mon Mar 2 2020

...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT GREEN...SOUTHERN LARUE...HART
WESTERN TAYLOR...SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON...SOUTH CENTRAL HARDIN...
NORTHERN BARREN...NORTHWESTERN METCALFE AND EDMONSON COUNTIES...

At 1103 PM EST/1003 PM CST/, radar indicated thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Greensburg to 8 miles north
of Brownsville. Numerous storms also were occurring over
Edmonson County. Movement was northeast at 30 to 40 mph.

Penny to nickel size hail is possible with the stronger storms.
Brief torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and
may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways. Occasional cloud-to-ground lightning is also
prevalent.

Locations impacted include...
Campbellsville, Greensburg, Munfordville, Brownsville, Monroe, Horse
Cave, Cave City, Upton, Park City and Bonnieville.

LAT...LON 3708 8619 3710 8622 3709 8628 3722 8642
      3750 8605 3748 8547 3747 8547 3747 8544
      3744 8529 3742 8527 3742 8525 3723 8539
      3705 8608
TIME...MOT...LOC 0403Z 240DEG 34KT 3732 8545 3732 8623

TWF

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1116 PM EST MON MAR 2 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1105 PM     HAIL             2 ESE PLUM SPRINGS      37.01N 86.35W
03/02/2020  E1.00 INCH       WARREN             KY   PUBLIC

&&

RAS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1025 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

KYZ064-071-073-074-076-030500-
Metcalfe-Warren-Allen-Barren-Green-
1025 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN GREEN...NORTH
CENTRAL ALLEN...EAST CENTRAL WARREN...BARREN AND WESTERN METCALFE
COUNTIES...

At 1025 PM CST, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of
Glasgow, moving east at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Glasgow, Edmonton, Red Cross, Node, Coral Hill, Lecta, Greenhill,
Haywood, Savoyard and Goodnight.

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

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

LAT...LON 3689 8634 3706 8615 3705 8608 3708 8607
      3718 8560 3689 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 0425Z 260DEG 50KT 3700 8608

SCHOETTMER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1119 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

KYZ064-076-077-030600-
Metcalfe-Adair-Green-
1119 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN GREEN...
NORTHERN METCALFE AND NORTHWESTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...

At 1118 PM CST, NWS Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms
were located along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of
Greensburg to 6 miles northwest of Edmonton. Movement was east at 35
mph.

Winds around 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with the storms.
In addition, torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and
may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways. Watch out for cloud-to-ground lightning as well.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Pickett, Portland, Gradyville, Cork, Mount Gilead,
Haskingsville, Bliss, Fry and Keltner.

LAT...LON 3712 8562 3720 8536 3719 8535 3720 8534
      3723 8525 3706 8530 3701 8575
TIME...MOT...LOC 0518Z 250DEG 31KT 3709 8562 3702 8571

TWF

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1234 AM EST TUE MAR 3 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1220 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SSW HISEVILLE         37.07N 85.83W
03/03/2020                   BARREN             KY   911 CALL CENTER

            2 ROADS WERE CLOSED WITH FLOWING WATER OVER
            THEM AT CORAL HILL ROAD AND EVANS ROAD, AND
            ON CORAL HILL HALFWAY ROAD.

&&

BJS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1144 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

KYZ070>072-030630-
Warren-Logan-Simpson-
1144 PM CST Mon Mar 2 2020

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT 0CENTRAL LOGAN...NORTHERN
SIMPSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 1142 PM CST, strong thunderstorms were located across central
Logan County, including near Russellville, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail are possible with
these storms, along with torrrential rainfall that could cause
localized flooding.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Russellville, Memphis Junction, Auburn, Woodburn,
Hillsdale, Dennis, Rich Pond, Rockfield and South Union.

LAT...LON 3678 8698 3689 8691 3697 8642 3672 8641
TIME...MOT...LOC 0542Z 269DEG 30KT 3681 8690

TWF