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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Louisville, KY

December 10, 2021Ohio County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 8:32 PM CST for Ohio County, Kentucky. It was in force for 30 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
Dec 10, 2021, 8:32 PM CST (02:32 UTC)
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 9:02 PM CST
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

County Ohio County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Dec 10, 6:21 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 142 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 182 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 391 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
182 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-168 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
593 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
391 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
370 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

161 
WFUS53 KLMK 110232
TORLMK
KYC183-110330-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0015.211211T0232Z-211211T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
832 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Ohio County in central Kentucky...

* Until 930 PM CST.
    
* At 832 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Powderly, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Hartford.

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 3761 8667 3756 8664 3755 8667 3739 8661
      3730 8676 3734 8680 3733 8682 3729 8681
      3725 8696 3727 8698 3732 8699 3736 8703
      3737 8707 3733 8711 3734 8714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 242DEG 36KT 3725 8714 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DM
3 follow-up statements
139 
WWUS53 KLMK 110243
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
843 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC183-110330-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Ohio KY-
843 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
OHIO COUNTY...
        
At 842 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Central City,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Power flashes were also observed 
         just north of the Western Kentucky Parkway just west of 
         Central City.

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...
Hartford, Beaver Dam, Centertown, Mchenry, Rockport, Horse Branch,
Windy Hill, Dogwalk, Jingo and Rosine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3761 8667 3756 8664 3755 8667 3739 8661
      3734 8680 3733 8682 3729 8696 3736 8703
      3737 8707 3733 8711 3734 8714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 242DEG 36KT 3730 8702 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
291 
WWUS53 KLMK 110252
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
852 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC183-110330-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Ohio KY-
852 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
OHIO COUNTY...
    
At 851 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hartford, moving northeast at 45 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...
Hartford, Beaver Dam, Centertown, Mchenry, Narrows, Horse Branch,
Olaton, Jingo, Rosine and Horton.

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 3735 8698 3740 8703 3761 8667 3756 8664
      3755 8667 3745 8663
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 240DEG 37KT 3740 8696 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
942 
WWUS53 KLMK 110302
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
902 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC183-110311-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Ohio KY-
902 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL OHIO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
                
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 cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3735 8698 3740 8703 3761 8667 3756 8664
      3755 8667 3745 8663
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 242DEG 36KT 3745 8684 

$$

DM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 7:20 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio55 min
Dec 10, 7:48 PM CSTTornado WarningLMKOhio57 min
Dec 10, 8:04 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge56 min
Dec 10, 8:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hancock36 min
Dec 10, 9:21 PM CSTTornado WarningLMKOhio39 min
Dec 10, 9:29 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge31 min
Dec 10, 9:37 PM CSTTornado WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hardin, Meade17 min
Dec 10, 10:42 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLMKOhio63 min
Dec 10, 11:07 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hancock53 min
Dec 10, 11:51 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLMKBreckinridge, Hardin, Meade39 min
Dec 11, 12:29 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSpencer16 min
Dec 11, 12:30 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt15 min
Dec 11, 12:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble27 min
Dec 11, 12:36 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLMKLogan, Simpson39 min
Dec 11, 12:41 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson, Spencer34 min
Dec 11, 12:44 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer46 min
Dec 11, 12:58 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLMKButler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren47 min
Dec 11, 1:27 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLMKBarren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, Warren48 min
Dec 11, 1:28 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKFranklin, Scott20 min
Dec 11, 1:45 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer30 min
Dec 11, 1:55 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKBarren, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Metcalfe and 1 more50 min
Dec 11, 2:08 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade115 min
Dec 11, 2:16 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Nelson, Scott and 3 more29 min
Dec 11, 2:16 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLMKButler, Logan, Simpson, Warren44 min
Dec 11, 2:22 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedLMKBoyle, Casey, Larue, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer and 1 more38 min
Dec 11, 2:59 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison and 1 more46 min
Dec 11, 3:00 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBarren, Butler, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Logan and 3 more6 hr
Dec 11, 3:10 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Harrison, Jefferson, Nelson and 3 more4 hr
Dec 11, 3:13 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan and 2 more32 min
Dec 11, 3:20 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and 2 more25 min
Dec 11, 3:38 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark, Madison37 min
Dec 11, 3:43 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Green, Lincoln and 3 more4 hr
Dec 11, 3:47 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin and 7 more28 min
Dec 11, 3:56 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin and 6 more3 hr
Dec 11, 4:01 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKGarrard, Madison18 min
Dec 11, 4:18 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Cumberland, Green and 5 more42 min
Dec 11, 4:23 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKClark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison37 min
Dec 11, 4:27 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKCumberland, Monroe33 min
Dec 11, 4:52 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKCasey, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell23 min
Dec 11, 4:58 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Fayette, Garrard and 6 more32 min
Dec 11, 4:58 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Boyle, Casey, Green, Lincoln, Marion and 2 more32 min
Dec 11, 5:28 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison32 min
Dec 11, 7:42 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKGarrard, Lincoln, Madison3 hr
Dec 11, 9:18 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Franklin, Henry, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer and 1 more27 min
Dec 11, 10:10 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine and 6 more65 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.