Tornado Warning 4, NWS Louisville, KY

Issued

Mar 12, 2020, 4:58 PM CDT (21:58 UTC)

Expired

Mar 12, 2020, 5:30 PM CDT

In force

32 min

Issued by

NWS Louisville, KY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Edmonson County, KY, Hart County, KY

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WFUS53 KLMK 122158
TORLMK
KYC061-099-122230-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0004.200312T2158Z-200312T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
458 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Hart County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Edmonson County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 530 PM CDT.
    
* At 457 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located just west of Ollie, 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...
  Munfordville, Bonnieville, Ollie, Leitchfield Crossing, Bee, Macon,
  Rowletts, Logsdon Valley, Lines Mill and Big Windy.

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 3724 8623 3728 8624 3733 8611 3733 8610
      3734 8610 3735 8608 3734 8607 3735 8607
      3741 8592 3723 8584
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 257DEG 29KT 3726 8620 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

RJS

245 
WWUS53 KLMK 122221 RRA
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
521 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

KYC061-122230-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200312T2230Z/
Edmonson KY-
521 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN EDMONSON 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 600 PM CDT for central
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until midnight CDT
for central Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3725 8607 3731 8610 3739 8591 3726 8585
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 257DEG 29KT 3730 8597 

$$

KYC099-122230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200312T2230Z/
Hart KY-
521 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HART COUNTY...
    
At 520 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located west of Munfordville, 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...
Munfordville, Bonnieville, Winesap, Woodsonville, Leitchfield
Crossing, Macon, Forestville, Logsdon Valley, Kessinger and Mount
Beulah.

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 3725 8607 3731 8610 3739 8591 3726 8585
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 257DEG 29KT 3730 8597 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

AMS

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