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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 126, NWS Louisville, KY

July 8, 2020Crawford County, Orange County, Perry County, Indiana

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 8, 2020, 2:34 PM EDT for Crawford County, Orange County, Perry County, Indiana. 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
Jul 8, 2020, 2:34 PM EDT (18:34 UTC)
Expired
Jul 8, 2020, 3:00 PM EDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Crawford County, IN, Orange County, IN, Perry County, IN

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What forecasters said that day

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NWS Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 8, 12:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 12:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 12:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1252 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-091700-
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
1252 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020 /1152 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2020/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Another hot and humid afternoon will lead to peak heat indices
around 100 degrees. Use caution if working outdoors, wear light and
loose clothing, and drink plenty of water.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected again this afternoon and
evening with frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds.
The strongest storms may produce localized flash flooding and
isolated instances of damaging wind. A few instances of hail may
also be possible.

Isolated storms will be possible overnight as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected again Thursday, with a better
storm chance Friday as weak low pressure affects the lower Ohio
Valley. Another weather system will cause another round of
scattered thunderstorms on Sunday. Expect heavy rainfall that
could lead to localized flooding, brief strong wind gusts, and
frequent lightning at times.

Maximum heat indices will continue to reach around 100 for many
locations Thursday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters should report any instances of flooding or wind damage
to the National Weather Service throughout the week.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 1:44 PM EDT, 50 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 8, 2:01 PM EDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
201 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

KYZ034-035-039-081830-
Shelby-Franklin-Anderson-
201 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM SOUTHWEST OF FRANKFORT...

At 200 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located just southwest of
Frankfort, drifting west at 5 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, Bryant, Benson, Farmdale, Broadville Manor, Avenstoke,
Alton, Graefenburg, and Bridgeport.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
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 3807 8489 3805 8510 3826 8512 3824 8487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 073DEG 6KT 3815 8498

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Special weather statement, Jul 8, 2:06 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
206 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

INZ076-077-084-090-081830-
Crawford-Orange-Washington-Harrison-
206 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AFFECTING NORTHWESTERN
HARRISON...CRAWFORD...ORANGE...AND WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 205 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms from 11 miles
northwest of Salem to 11 miles southeast of Paoli to near English.
The storms are nearly stationary.

Winds in excess of 45 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Salem, Paoli, English, Carefree Town, Orleans, Stampers Creek,
Marengo, Milltown, Orangeville, and Campbellsburg.

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

These storms 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 3849 8607 3822 8634 3831 8666 3869 8654
      3869 8631 3873 8631 3874 8629 3877 8628
      3877 8626 3876 8625 3878 8623 3877 8622
      3878 8621 3877 8621 3878 8618 3876 8613
      3877 8610 3878 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 1805Z 353DEG 3KT 3871 8626 3846 8630 3833 8652

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Special weather statement, Jul 8, 2:27 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
227 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

INZ076-084-081900-
Crawford-Orange-
227 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD AND
SOUTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES...

At 227 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near English and is
nearly stationary.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
English, Riceville, Wickliffe, Ethel, Grantsburg, Temple, Fargo,
Taswell, Bacon and Eckerty.

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

LAT...LON 3827 8644 3829 8668 3848 8663 3842 8637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1827Z 197DEG 7KT 3837 8654

DM
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 2:29 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
229 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

INZ076-077-081900-
Orange-Washington-
229 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN ORANGE AND
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 229 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of
Salem and is nearly stationary.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Salem, Campbellsburg, Saltillo, Bromer, Kossuth, Mckinley, Smedley,
Rush Creek Valley, Claysville and Hitchcock.

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

LAT...LON 3876 8603 3877 8602 3876 8601 3863 8608
      3856 8615 3859 8639 3869 8636 3869 8631
      3873 8631 3874 8629 3877 8628 3876 8625
      3878 8623 3877 8622 3878 8621 3878 8618
      3876 8613 3877 8610 3878 8610 3878 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 197DEG 7KT 3871 8621

DM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 7, 10:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMercer14 min
Jul 7, 10:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson29 min
Jul 7, 11:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWashington23 min
Jul 8, 12:11 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSpencer34 min
Jul 8, 1:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio24 min
Jul 8, 1:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWoodford31 min
Jul 8, 1:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio36 min
Jul 8, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFranklin29 min
Jul 8, 2:14 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKGrayson, Ohio2 hr
Jul 8, 3:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan19 min
Jul 8, 3:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMeade30 min
Jul 8, 3:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham33 min
Jul 8, 3:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham26 min
Jul 8, 4:01 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham2 hr
Jul 8, 4:02 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKMeade118 min
Jul 8, 4:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham33 min
Jul 8, 4:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble29 min
Jul 8, 4:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble35 min
Jul 8, 4:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKTrimble2 hr
Jul 8, 4:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKTrimble3 hr
Jul 8, 5:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen24 min
Jul 8, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen24 min
Jul 8, 6:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Taylor51 min
Jul 8, 6:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Metcalfe and 1 more61 min
Jul 8, 7:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCasey28 min
Jul 8, 12:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFloyd38 min
Jul 8, 12:47 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWashington28 min
Jul 8, 12:58 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClark, Washington62 min
Jul 8, 1:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHarrison25 min
Jul 8, 2:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCrawford, Orange, Washington24 min
Jul 8, 2:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCrawford33 min
Jul 8, 2:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWashington31 min
Jul 8, 2:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKCrawford, Orange, Washington3 hr
Jul 8, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKDubois31 min
Jul 8, 3:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKPerry25 min
Jul 8, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKScott37 min
Jul 8, 3:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKDubois36 min
Jul 8, 3:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKPerry116 min
Jul 8, 5:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson30 min
Jul 8, 5:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKJefferson117 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.