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Special Weather Statement, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this special weather statement at Apr 8, 2021, 5:17 PM EDT for Montgomery County, Kentucky. 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
- Apr 8, 2021, 5:17 PM EDT (21:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2021, 5:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
County Montgomery County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -99 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1630 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 8, 4:50 PM EDT, 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 8, 4:50 PM EDT, 27 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 8, 3:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson KY 350 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-091100- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 350 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected through this evening. A few of these storms could become approach severe limits through mid- evening with damaging wind gusts being the primary threat, but large hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a chance for for thunderstorms on Saturday. Some of these storms could produce gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. GEOGERIAN/GEERTSON
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 8, 2:17 PM EDT, 3 hours before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
217 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
KYZ083-081845-
Wayne-
217 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 216 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Cabell, or 9
miles west of Monticello, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Betsey, Susie, Cabell, Zula, Parnell, Mill Springs,
Steubenville and Alpha.
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 3691 8497 3692 8496 3693 8496 3696 8492
3695 8490 3700 8483 3699 8481 3685 8468
3675 8501 3680 8502 3683 8506 3686 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 236DEG 32KT 3682 8501
GEOGERIANSpecial weather statement, Apr 8, 3:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
326 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
KYZ068-079-080-083-082015-
Wayne-Rockcastle-Laurel-Pulaski-
326 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WAYNE...
NORTHWESTERN LAUREL...CENTRAL PULASKI AND CENTRAL ROCKCASTLE
COUNTIES...
At 326 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Somerset
Pulaski Airport, or over Somerset, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Mount Vernon, Science Hill, Burnside, Bandy, Bronston,
Woodstock, Spiro, Wabp, Hansford, Dabney, Renfro Valley, Willailla,
Hazel Patch, Pine Hill, Camp Wildcat, Sand Hill, Billows, Grade and
Quail.
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 3733 8451 3734 8450 3735 8450 3745 8439
3726 8415 3686 8466 3708 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 224DEG 25KT 3707 8464
DJSpecial weather statement, Apr 8, 4:31 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
431 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
KYZ068-079-080-083-082100-
Wayne-Rockcastle-Laurel-Pulaski-
431 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WAYNE...WEST
CENTRAL LAUREL...EASTERN PULASKI AND SOUTHWESTERN ROCKCASTLE
COUNTIES...
At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over General
Burnside S.P., or 8 miles south of Somerset, moving northeast at 45
mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, London, Burnside, Sloans Valley, Wood Creek Lake, Pongo,
Bronston, Mount Victory, Hansford, Valley Oak, Somerset Pulaski
Airport, Bunch, Kidder, Wellhope, Billows, Alpine, Grade, Ruth,
Bernstadt and Elihu.
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 3697 8474 3734 8433 3715 8410 3692 8446
3686 8459 3684 8458 3684 8459
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 226DEG 38KT 3696 8460
DJSpecial weather statement, Apr 8, 5:07 PM EDT, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
507 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
KYZ058-111-082145-
Lee-Estill-
507 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN ESTILL AND
NORTHWESTERN LEE COUNTIES...
At 507 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pinnacle, or
near Beattyville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Fincastle, Pilot, Evelyn, Texola, Pinnacle, Fixer, Whisman, Whynot,
Shade, Zoe, Old Landing, See, Greeley, Patsey, Yellow Rock, Cobhill,
Mount Olive, Leighton, Zachariah and Willow Shoals.
LAT...LON 3773 8375 3773 8373 3772 8372 3769 8364
3766 8361 3751 8386 3757 8394 3776 8380
3776 8378
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 224DEG 29KT 3761 8382
HALSpecial weather statement, Apr 8, 5:17 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
517 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
KYZ050-059-082145-
Montgomery-Powell-
517 PM EDT Thu Apr 8 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN POWELL AND
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES...
At 516 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Levee, or 8
miles northwest of Stanton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch diameter hail are possible
with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Sterling, Jeffersonville, Camargo, Clay City, Westbend,
Ewington, Levee, Howards Mill, Walkers Crossing, Upper Spencer, Coons
Station, Stepstone, Bean, Lower Spencer, Waltersville, Gatewoods
Station, Oggs Station, Lucky Stop, Virden and Powell Valley.
LAT...LON 3809 8383 3804 8380 3800 8376 3797 8378
3795 8377 3786 8394 3790 8399 3792 8399
3793 8397 3799 8400 3814 8389
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 221DEG 26KT 3794 8394
HALThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Wayne | 28 min |
| Apr 8, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pulaski, Rockcastle | 49 min |
| Apr 8, 3:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 36 min |
| Apr 8, 4:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Jackson, Laurel, Rockcastle | 33 min |
| Apr 8, 4:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pulaski | 29 min |
| Apr 8, 5:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Lee | 38 min |
| Apr 8, 5:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Lee, Powell, Wolfe | 25 min |
| Apr 8, 5:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe | 25 min |
| Apr 8, 5:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Lee, Powell, Wolfe | 25 min |
| Apr 8, 5:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Whitley | 49 min |
| Apr 8, 6:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne | 21 min |
| Apr 8, 6:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 6:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Owsley | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 6:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski | 24 min |
| Apr 8, 6:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell, Knox, Whitley | 35 min |
| Apr 8, 7:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Lee, Magoffin, Morgan, Wolfe | 49 min |
| Apr 8, 7:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Laurel, Owsley | 29 min |
| Apr 8, 7:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell | 51 min |
| Apr 8, 7:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt | 26 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.