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Tornado Warning 22, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 1:44 AM EST for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 46 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2021, 1:44 AM EST (06:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 2:30 AM EST
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bullitt County, KY, Nelson County, KY, Shelby County, KY, Spencer County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1:50 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Highgrove, KY | SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES SHOWS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO TWO DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, TREES BLOWN ACROSS OLD LOUISVILLE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Dec 11, 1:51 AM EST | TORNADO | 3 Nnw Highgrove, KY | ...CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 NNW HIGHGROVE... AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 3 SE MOUNT WASHINGTON, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS AND A LENGTH OF 1.5 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS WERE 95 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 4 MILE SE OF MOUNT |
| Dec 11, 1:51 AM EST | TORNADO | 3 Nnw Highgrove, KY | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 NNW HIGHGROVE. AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 3 SE MOUNT WASHINGTON, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS AND A LENGTH OF 1.5 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS WERE 95 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 4 MILE SE OF MOUNT WASHI |
| Dec 11, 1:51 AM EST | TORNADO | 3 Se Mount Washington, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 3 SE MOUNT WASHINGTON, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 1.5 MILES AND A LENGTH OF 100 YARDS. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS WERE 95 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 4 MILE SE OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS R |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 7:21 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 196 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
- 519 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 325 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 431 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
162
WFUS53 KLMK 110644
TORLMK
KYC029-179-211-215-110730-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0022.211211T0644Z-211211T0730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
144 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Spencer County in central Kentucky...
Southern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
Northern Nelson County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Bullitt County in central Kentucky...
* Until 230 AM EST.
* At 144 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shepherdsville, moving northeast at 55 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Taylorsville around 200 AM EST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shelbyville.
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 3826 8513 3810 8505 3807 8505 3804 8508
3803 8510 3793 8562 3801 8567 3811 8545
3812 8543 3813 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 246DEG 48KT 3798 8560
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DM4 follow-up statements
226
WWUS53 KLMK 110652
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
152 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC179-110702-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Nelson KY-
152 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN NELSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3826 8513 3810 8505 3807 8505 3804 8508
3803 8511 3797 8543 3797 8546 3799 8549
3798 8550 3805 8555 3813 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 246DEG 48KT 3803 8547
$$
KYC029-211-215-110730-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Spencer KY-Shelby KY-Bullitt KY-
152 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EST FOR
SPENCER...SOUTHERN SHELBY AND NORTHEASTERN BULLITT COUNTIES...
At 152 AM EST, a confirmed tornado was located near Taylorsville,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
This tornado will be near...
Shelbyville around 215 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Yoder,
Waterford, Southville, Rivals, Smithville, Elk Creek, Wilsonville,
Olive Branch, Veachland and Veech.
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.
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 3826 8513 3810 8505 3807 8505 3804 8508
3803 8511 3797 8543 3797 8546 3799 8549
3798 8550 3805 8555 3813 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 246DEG 48KT 3803 8547
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM213
WWUS53 KLMK 110700
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
200 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC029-211-215-110730-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Spencer KY-Shelby KY-Bullitt KY-
200 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EST FOR
SPENCER...SOUTHERN SHELBY AND NORTHEASTERN BULLITT COUNTIES...
At 200 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Taylorsville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Shelbyville around 210 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Yoder,
Waterford, Southville, Rivals, Smithville, Elk Creek, Wilsonville,
Olive Branch, Veachland and Veech.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 8513 3810 8505 3807 8505 3804 8508
3803 8511 3797 8543 3797 8546 3799 8549
3798 8550 3805 8555 3813 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 0700Z 246DEG 48KT 3808 8534
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM420
WWUS53 KLMK 110715
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
215 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC029-110725-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Bullitt KY-
215 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BULLITT COUNTY 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 EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3800 8530 3809 8536 3820 8510 3810 8505
3807 8505 3804 8508 3803 8511 3800 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 0715Z 255DEG 40KT 3811 8515
$$
KYC211-215-110730-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Spencer KY-Shelby KY-
215 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN SPENCER AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 215 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Shelbyville, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Spencer and southeastern Shelby Counties, including the
following locations... Southville, Rivals, Harrisonville, Hooper,
Waddy, Clay Village, Hemp Ridge, Little Mount, Junte and Olive
Branch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3800 8530 3809 8536 3820 8510 3810 8505
3807 8505 3804 8508 3803 8511 3800 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 0715Z 255DEG 40KT 3811 8515
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM824
WWUS53 KLMK 110724
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
224 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC211-215-110734-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211211T0730Z/
Spencer KY-Shelby KY-
224 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SPENCER AND SOUTHEASTERN
SHELBY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 230 AM EST...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3800 8530 3809 8536 3820 8510 3810 8505
3807 8505 3804 8508 3803 8511 3800 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 0724Z 246DEG 48KT 3816 8501
$$
DMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 8:20 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 55 min |
| Dec 10, 8:48 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 57 min |
| Dec 10, 9:04 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 56 min |
| Dec 10, 9:24 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 9:32 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 30 min |
| Dec 10, 10:21 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 10:29 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 31 min |
| Dec 10, 10:37 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hardin, Meade | 17 min |
| Dec 10, 11:42 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 63 min |
| Dec 11, 12:07 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock | 53 min |
| Dec 11, 12:51 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hardin, Meade | 39 min |
| Dec 11, 1:29 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Spencer | 16 min |
| Dec 11, 1:30 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 15 min |
| Dec 11, 1:33 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 1:36 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 39 min |
| Dec 11, 1:41 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 1:58 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 47 min |
| Dec 11, 2:27 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, Warren | 48 min |
| Dec 11, 2:28 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Franklin, Scott | 20 min |
| Dec 11, 2:45 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer | 30 min |
| Dec 11, 2:55 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Barren, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Metcalfe and 1 more | 50 min |
| Dec 11, 3:08 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 115 min |
| Dec 11, 3:16 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Nelson, Scott and 3 more | 29 min |
| Dec 11, 3:16 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 44 min |
| Dec 11, 3:22 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Larue, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer and 1 more | 38 min |
| Dec 11, 3:59 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison and 1 more | 46 min |
| Dec 11, 4:00 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Logan and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Dec 11, 4:10 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Harrison, Jefferson, Nelson and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Dec 11, 4:13 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan and 2 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 4:20 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and 2 more | 25 min |
| Dec 11, 4:38 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Madison | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 4:43 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Green, Lincoln and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Dec 11, 4:47 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin and 7 more | 28 min |
| Dec 11, 4:56 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 5:01 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 18 min |
| Dec 11, 5:18 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Cumberland, Green and 5 more | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 5:23 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 5:27 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Monroe | 33 min |
| Dec 11, 5:52 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 23 min |
| Dec 11, 5:58 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Fayette, Garrard and 6 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 5:58 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Green, Lincoln, Marion and 2 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 6:28 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 8:42 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 10:18 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer and 1 more | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 11:10 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine and 6 more | 65 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.