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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Mar 28, 2020, 10:02 PM EDT for Meade County, Kentucky; Crawford County, Harrison County, Perry County, Indiana. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2020, 10:02 PM EDT (02:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2020, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Crawford County, IN, Harrison County, IN, Perry County, IN, Meade County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 9:15 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 2.0 hours before the alert went out and 227 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
- 251 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -107 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1430 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 132 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.5
The text
As transmitted.
895
WFUS53 KLMK 290202
TORLMK
INC025-061-123-KYC163-290230-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0007.200329T0202Z-200329T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1002 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Harrison County in south central Indiana...
Southeastern Crawford County in south central Indiana...
Northeastern Perry County in south central Indiana...
Northwestern Meade County in central Kentucky...
* Until 1030 PM EDT/930 PM CDT/.
* At 1002 PM EDT/902 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located 15 miles northeast of Tell City,
moving northeast at 60 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Corydon, Carefree Town, Mount Pleasant, Milltown, Leopold,
Leavenworth, Alton, Ranger, Beechwood and White Cloud.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3805 8667 3813 8673 3842 8618 3820 8610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 243DEG 52KT 3814 8662
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SCHOETTMER3 follow-up statements
178
WWUS53 KLMK 290214
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1014 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
INC025-061-123-KYC163-290230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200329T0230Z/
Harrison IN-Crawford IN-Perry IN-Meade KY-
1014 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT/930 PM CDT/
FOR NORTHWESTERN HARRISON...SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD...NORTHEASTERN
PERRY AND NORTHWESTERN MEADE COUNTIES...
At 1013 PM EDT/913 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Carefree Town,
moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Corydon, Carefree Town, Mount Pleasant, Milltown, Leavenworth, Alton,
Beechwood, White Cloud, Fairdale and Sulphur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3808 8656 3821 8657 3842 8618 3820 8610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 243DEG 52KT 3819 8649
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SCHOETTMER142
WWUS53 KLMK 290219 RRA
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1019 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
INC123-KYC163-290229-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200329T0230Z/
Perry IN-Meade KY-
1019 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY AND NORTHWESTERN MEADE
COUNTIES 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 300 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3811 8643 3827 8645 3842 8618 3820 8610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 243DEG 52KT 3821 8645
$$
INC025-061-290230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200329T0230Z/
Harrison IN-Crawford IN-
1019 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HARRISON AND SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 1019 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Carefree Town, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Corydon, Carefree Town, Milltown, Leavenworth, Alton, Moberly,
Fredonia, Beechwood, White Cloud and Switzer Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3811 8643 3827 8645 3842 8618 3820 8610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 243DEG 52KT 3821 8645
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SCHOETTMER121
WWUS53 KLMK 290230
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1030 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
INC025-061-290240-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200329T0230Z/
Harrison IN-Crawford IN-
1030 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN HARRISON AND SOUTHEASTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3811 8643 3827 8645 3842 8618 3820 8610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 243DEG 52KT 3825 8634
$$
SCHOETTMERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 9:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hancock, Meade | 36 min |
| Mar 28, 10:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson | 29 min |
| Mar 28, 10:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Hancock | 25 min |
| Mar 28, 10:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Meade | 28 min |
| Mar 28, 10:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Meade | 32 min |
| Mar 28, 10:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue | 25 min |
| Mar 28, 10:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 35 min |
| Mar 28, 10:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry, Oldham, Trimble | 31 min |
| Mar 28, 11:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby | 28 min |
| Mar 28, 11:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson | 43 min |
| Mar 28, 11:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 28 min |
| Mar 28, 11:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Spencer | 37 min |
| Mar 28, 11:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Shelby | 31 min |
| Mar 28, 11:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry | 26 min |
| Mar 28, 11:40 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson | 95 min |
| Mar 28, 11:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry, Shelby | 25 min |
| Mar 28, 11:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 51 min |
| Mar 28, 11:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Mercer, Scott, Washington, Woodford | 49 min |
| Mar 29, 12:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 25 min |
| Mar 29, 12:14 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 46 min |
| Mar 29, 12:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Fayette, Jessamine, Nicholas | 47 min |
| Mar 29, 12:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Hart | 40 min |
| Mar 29, 12:48 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Hart, Larue, Warren | 58 min |
| Mar 29, 12:54 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Washington | 20 min |
| Mar 29, 1:06 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark | 24 min |
| Mar 29, 1:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Bourbon, Fayette, Jessamine, Larue, Marion, Mercer and 4 more | 2 hr |
| Mar 29, 1:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Nicholas | 18 min |
| Mar 29, 1:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 40 min |
| Mar 29, 2:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 43 min |
| Mar 29, 10:58 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison and 10 more | 7 hr |
| Mar 28, 9:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Dubois | 49 min |
| Mar 28, 9:37 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Perry | 23 min |
| Mar 28, 9:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Orange, Perry, Washington | 34 min |
| Mar 28, 10:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Scott, Washington | 35 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.