Special Weather Statement, NWS Louisville, KY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
618 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

.Mesoscale Update...
Issued at 618 PM EDT Fri Jun 10 2021

Strong thunderstorms will continue to move through portions of north-
central and east-central KY this evening.  Some of these storms may
be briefly severe over the next hour.

Surface mesoanalysis shows a moderately unstable atmosphere with
MLCAPE values in the 1500-2000 J/kg range.  Effective shear remains
quite marginal with values of less than 30 knots.  Best effective
shear values reside west of the Natcher Parkway across western KY.
Thunderstorms are developing along outflow boundaries and additional
convection will likely be focused around these.

Over the next hour, best convective development will be along and
just east of I-65 with a southward moving outflow boundary pushing
through the Louisville Metro area.  Pulse type storms with the
potential of 50-60 MPH wind gusts will be the primary hazard.

Second area of convection will be focused over portions of Mercer,
Garrard, Boyle, and perhaps northern Lincoln counties of east-
central KY.  Marginally severe wind gusts to 60 MPH and possibly pea-
marble sized hail will be the primary hazards with this activity.

Soils are also saturated in some areas which may result in some
localized flooding, especially where storms train.  Overall residence
time of these storms is low given their propagation along
aforementioned outflow boundaries.  However, a few flash flood
warnings may be required in areas that have seen repeated rainfall
this week.

&&

.Short Term...(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 237 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

Expect another afternoon of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Surface analysis places center of low pressure over central Ohio
with two notable troughs, one extending SW across central KY and
another extending W across central Indiana. Current radar shows
scattered convection firing up along and ahead of both of these
features with much less coverage over southern Indiana south to the
Parkways. Overall environment is moist and unstable with SBCAPE
values exceeding 3000 J/kg and PWAT's from 1.70 to 1.90 inches. But
with shear values remaining low, the main threat continues to be
heavy localized rainfall and potential for flooding. But it should
be noted that hi-res models advertise less coverage today than
yesterday as RAP soundings do show a subtle 7H warm nose. But with
that said, overall environment continues to be conducive for
convective development.

Clearing overnight once again will lead to stratus and fog
development, especially from the Bluegrass to the Lake Cumberland
area. Fog should quickly dissipate after sunrise with stratus
lingering for a few hours. Saturday morning min temps will range in
the upper 60s to low 70s.

GEFS Integrated Water Vapor Transport shows the atmospheric river
weakening over the OH Valley, but still maintaining a presence over
the region through Saturday night as PWATs drop to around 1.50
inches. This will allow for another afternoon of chance showers and
thunderstorms, though the chance is slight. As the low moves farther
east, ridging aloft builds in bringing drier air that should limit
convection tomorrow afternoon. Best chances will be across southern
Indiana and along the Ohio River. Highs for Saturday will push into
the upper 80s to low 90s. And with dew points in the low 70s, real-
feel temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s. So stay hydrated
and seek shade!

.Long Term...(Saturday night through Friday)
Issued at 152 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

A ridge west/trof east upper height pattern will be the rule for the
upcoming week.

On Sunday a broad, weak surface trough will slide through the Ohio
Valley from north to south. Mid-level lapse rates, 700mb winds, and
0-6km bulk shear will be weak along with some slight upper ridging.
Nevertheless, there will be plenty of moisture and instability for
even a subtle boundary to work with, so will keep scattered
showers/storms in the forecast with a diurnal peak in the
afternoon/early evening. Current timing indicates the best chances
will be in southern and eastern sections of central Kentucky.

Another weak boundary is expected to slip through the region Monday
night, but with little fanfare with its passage taking place at a
time of low instability and weakening wind energy aloft. Depending
on timing, a stray shower or storm could develop in southern Indiana
in the late afternoon or early evening, but with sounding progs
showing dry air aloft and some capping, will keep the general
forecast dry for now.

The forecast for the rest of the work week will also be dry at this
time, with better rain chances associated with the main storm track
across Canada (north of a powerful upper ridge that will be roasting
the American Southwest where exceptional drought is already well
established), along the eastern seaboard closer to the axis of the
eastern upper trough, and on the central Gulf Coast in a plume of
moisture coming up from the Bay of Campeche and Gulf of Mexico.

Temperatures will be fairly typical for this time of year, although
on Wednesday areas east of Interstate 65 may not make it out of the
70s.

&&

.Aviation...(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 139 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

IMPACTS: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. MVFR to IFR fog and
low stratus Saturday morning at LEX.

DISCUSSION: Latest surface analysis places center of low pressure of
central Ohio. Expect to see another afternoon of scattered showers
and thunderstorms as the region remains within a moist and unstable
airmass. Radar is already showing scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms SE of a line from LEX to BWG with much less coverage
NW of there. Another area of scattered convection is popping up just
south of IND and is expected to continue southward, affecting SDF
and LEX later this afternoon. Clearing tonight will lead to another
morning of low stratus and fog, which should mostly affect LEX.
Another round of late afternoon showers and storms is possible
Saturday within SDF's planning period.

CONFIDENCE: Medium to high on occurrence of thunderstorms, but low
to medium on actual location. Medium to high on stratus and fog
affecting LEX Saturday morning.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...None.
KY...None.
&&

Mesoscale...MJ
Short Term...CG
Long Term...13
Aviation...CG

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
244 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-121845-
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
244 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021 /144 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will produce localized
torrential downpours tonight. Isolated flash flooding is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible through the
weekend. These thunderstorms will be capable of torrential rainfall.
Areas that see repeated thunderstorms over a short time could
experience localized flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report heavy rainfall and flooding.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

CG/13

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
635 PM EDT FRI JUN 11 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0601 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WNW PLEASURE RIDGE PA 38.16N 85.86W
06/11/2021                   JEFFERSON          KY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN GRANDEL FARMS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM
            RADAR.

&&

CJP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
643 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

INZ083-112345-
Dubois-
643 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT DUBOIS COUNTY...

At 642 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest
of Shoals, moving south at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph, torrential rain, and frequent cloud to
ground lightning are possible with this storm as it moves through
Dubois county over the next hour.

Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand, Holland, Saint Marks, Portersville,
Millersport, Bretzville, Kellerville and Haysville.

LAT...LON 3851 8707 3850 8706 3851 8705 3851 8700
      3850 8698 3850 8696 3849 8696 3849 8695
      3851 8693 3850 8691 3850 8688 3853 8683
      3825 8679 3821 8679 3821 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 355DEG 23KT 3860 8697

MJ

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
648 PM EDT FRI JUN 11 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 N PLEASURE RIDGE PAR  38.17N 85.85W
06/11/2021                   JEFFERSON          KY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF DAMAGED METAL SHED
            BLOWN FROM OWNERS PROPERTY. TIME ESTIMATED
            FROM RADAR.

&&

CJP

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
654 PM EDT FRI JUN 11 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0643 PM     TSTM WND DMG     LAWRENCEBURG            38.04N 84.90W
06/11/2021                   ANDERSON           KY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREES DOWN IN POWER LINES WITH POWER LINES
            SPARKING. VIDEO PROVIDED VIA TWITTER.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
657 PM EDT FRI JUN 11 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0631 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 WSW FRANKFORT         38.18N 84.91W
06/11/2021  M66 MPH          FRANKLIN           KY   ASOS

            KFFT ASOS REPORTED A 57 KNOT WIND GUST AT
            631 PM EDT.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
659 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

KYZ039>041-047-048-056-112345-
Mercer-Woodford-Fayette-Jessamine-Garrard-Anderson-
659 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN MERCER...WOODFORD...
NORTHWESTERN GARRARD...NORTHEASTERN ANDERSON...WESTERN JESSAMINE AND
WEST CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTIES...

At 659 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Versailles,
moving south at 25 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Nicholasville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Harrodsburg, Wilmore,
Burgin, Oregon, Bondville, Jessamine and Dixon Town.

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 3809 8491 3814 8469 3781 8451 3773 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 343DEG 22KT 3804 8477

MJ