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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 7, 2021, 4:20 AM EST for Bell County, Harlan County, Letcher County, Kentucky. It was in force for 5 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 7, 2021, 4:20 AM EST (09:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2021, 9:02 AM EST
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
Counties Bell County, KY, Harlan County, KY, Letcher County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 4:25 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Beverly, KY | A RESIDENT OF BEVERLY, KY REPORTED THAT 2.5 INCHES OF SNOW HAD ACCUMULATED AT HIS HOME. |
| Feb 7, 4:55 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Pineville, KY | THE 24 HOUR WARNING POINT IN PINEVILLE REPORTED 3.5 INCHES OF SNOW AND THAT IT WAS STILL SNOWING HEAVILY. THE SNOW WAS COMING DOWN SO FAST THAT SNOW PLOWS COULD NOT KEEP THE ROADS CLEAR. |
| Feb 7, 6:32 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 Wsw Wallins Creek, KY | REPORT FORWARDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 7, 6:36 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 1 Sw Carcassonne, KY | ELEVATION IS 1750 FEET. |
| Feb 7, 6:46 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ne Loyall, KY | REPORT FORWARDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.7 | 1 Se Skyline, KY | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION SKLK2 SKYLINE (COOP). |
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Ssw Ermine, KY | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WHBK2 WHITESBURG 2 SE. |
| Feb 7, 7:55 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 8.3 | 1 Nne Gatun, KY | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. SNOW BEGAN AT MIDNIGHT. 2 TO 6 INCHES OF WET SNOW COATED POWER LINES AND TREE LIMBS. SOME LIMBS EVENTUALLY BROKE AND FELL ON POWER LINES WHICH CAUSED SOME POWER OUTAGES. |
| Feb 7, 8:55 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Frakes, KY | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF BETWEEN 6 AND 7 INCHES. REPORT WAS FORWARDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 7, 8:55 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | 1 S Mary Alice, KY | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 8 TO 9 INCHES NEAR THE GULSTON COMMUNITY. REPORT WAS FORWARDED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 285 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1743 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 75 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 179 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 204 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
792 WWUS43 KJKL 070920 AAA WSWJKL URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 420 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 KYZ088-118-071500- /O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0002.210207T0920Z-210207T1500Z/ Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg 420 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation from 3 to 5 inches above 2500 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the lower elevations. * WHERE...Harlan and Letcher Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KYZ087-120-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Bell-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 420 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible above 2500 feet. Snowfall rates around an inch an hour will occur in a few locations early this morning. * WHERE...Pike and Bell Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ KYZ052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel- Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin- Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin- Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 420 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ GREIF
3 follow-up statements
802 WWUS43 KJKL 071015 AAA WSWJKL URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 515 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 KYZ087-071500- /O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ /O.EXA.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/ Bell- Including the cities of Middlesboro and Pineville 515 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Bell County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KYZ088-118-071500- /O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/ Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg 515 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation from 3 to 5 inches above 2500 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the lower elevations. * WHERE...Letcher and Harlan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KYZ120-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Pike- Including the cities of Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 515 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible above 2500 feet. Snowfall rates around an inch an hour will occur in a few locations early this morning. * WHERE...Pike County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ KYZ052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>086-104-106>117-119-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel- Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin- Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin- Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 515 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
099 WWUS43 KJKL 071300 AAA WSWJKL URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 800 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 KYZ052-058>060-068-069-079-083-084-071400- /O.CAN.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne- McCreary- Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, Monticello, Stearns, and Whitley City 800 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for accumulating snow has ended but there could still be some slick spots on area roads. $$ KYZ087-088-118-071500- /O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg 800 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow winding down. Total snow accumulation from 3 to 5 inches above 2500 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the lower elevations. * WHERE...Letcher, Harlan and Bell Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KYZ120-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Pike- Including the cities of Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 800 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow winding down. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Pike County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ KYZ080-085-086-104-106>117-119-071400- /O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Laurel-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd- Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin- Including the cities of London, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez 800 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow winding down. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ GREIF
232 WWUS43 KJKL 071402 WSWJKL URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 902 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 KYZ087-088-118-071515- /O.CAN.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1500Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg 902 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The accumulating snow has ended across the area, but a few flurries may linger through 10 am. $$ KYZ080-085-086-104-106>117-119-120-071515- /O.EXP.KJKL.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T1400Z/ Laurel-Whitley-Knox-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd- Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of London, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 902 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The threat for accumulating snow has ended, therefore the advisory has been cancelled. $$
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.