Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 23, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 12:58 AM CST for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 47 min. 9 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, 12:58 AM CST (06:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 1:45 AM CST
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Butler County, KY, Edmonson County, KY, Logan County, KY, Simpson County, KY, Warren County, KY
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:57 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, 1:01 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 10 Ne Russellville, KY | TREES DOWN, POWER OUTAGES, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND MOBILE HOMES. |
| Dec 11, 1:01 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 9 Ne Russellville, KY | TREES DOWN, POWER OUTAGES, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND MOBILE HOMES. REPORT NUMBER 2 FROM THE AREA WITH SAME DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Dec 11, 1:04 AM CST | TORNADO | 7 Nnw Auburn, KY | APPROXIMATE END POINT OF EF3 TORNADO. |
| Dec 11, 1:09 AM CST | TORNADO | 3 Ne South Union, KY | *** 17 FATAL, 63 INJ *** AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-3 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 165 MPH OCCURRED ALONG A 29.8 MILE TRACK THROUGH WARREN COUNTY, ENDING IN EDMONSON COUNTY (SEE SEPARATE LSR FOR EDMONSON COUNTY). THE TORNADO REACHED A QUARTER MILE WIDE |
| Dec 11, 1:09 AM CST | TORNADO | 5 Sw Hadley, KY | UPDATED REPORT FROM DEC. 11 TORNADO EVENT. EXTENSION OF TRACK FOR EF-3 TORNADO INTO WESTERN WARREN COUNTY. |
| Dec 11, 1:15 AM CST | TORNADO | Bowling Green, KY | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGED OR COLLAPSED STRUCTURES DUE TO TORNADO. PEOPLE TRAPPED. DAMAGE TO THE CORVETTE PLANT WITH FIRE ON ITS ROOF. |
| Dec 11, 1:19 AM CST | TORNADO | 2 Se Bowling Green, KY | EF-2 TORNADO SOUTH OF THE MAIN TORNADO TRACK THAT WENT THROUGH BOWLING GREEN. THIS WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 5 MINUTES AND 6.1 MILES WITH A PEAK WIDTH OF 300 YARDS. REFER TO THE RECENTLY ISSUED PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS. |
| Dec 11, 1:33 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Smiths Grove, KY | STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE DOWNED AND BENT POWER POLES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 31W AND 101. |
| Dec 11, 1:33 AM CST | TORNADO | 3 N Smiths Grove, KY | THIS TORNADO IS A CONTINUATION OF THE EF-3 TORNADO LEAVING WARREN COUNTY. EF-1 DAMAGE OCCURRED IN EDMONSON COUNTY ALONG A NEARLY 4 MILE LONG PATH. THE MAX WIDTH WAS A QUARTER MILE WIDE WITH PEAK WINDS NEAR 110 MPH. THE TORNADO LIFTED AFTER CROSSING BROWNSVILLE |
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, 6:21 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 97 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
129
WFUS53 KLMK 110658
TORLMK
KYC031-061-141-213-227-110745-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0023.211211T0658Z-211211T0745Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1258 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
North central Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Butler County in south central Kentucky...
Warren County in south central Kentucky...
Western Edmonson County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 145 AM CST.
* At 1258 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
of Russellville, 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Crestmoor, Plum Springs, Bowling Green and Brownsville.
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 3683 8672 3703 8687 3730 8637 3702 8613
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 245DEG 48KT 3696 8683
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DM3 follow-up statements
975
WWUS53 KLMK 110718
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC141-213-110727-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN AND NORTH CENTRAL
SIMPSON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654
$$
KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BUTLER...NORTHERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON
COUNTIES...
At 117 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bowling Green, moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis
Junction, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove, Oakland, Roundhill and
Chalybeate.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM411
WWUS53 KLMK 110728
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES...
At 127 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Brownsville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove,
Oakland, Roundhill, Segal, Chalybeate and Bristow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 245DEG 48KT 3713 8638
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM815
WWUS53 KLMK 110741
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC031-061-227-110751-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN
AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 145 AM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 800 AM CST for
south central Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0741Z 245DEG 48KT 3720 8619
$$
DMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 7:20 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 55 min |
| Dec 10, 7:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 57 min |
| Dec 10, 8:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 56 min |
| Dec 10, 8:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 8:32 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 30 min |
| Dec 10, 9:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 9:29 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 31 min |
| Dec 10, 9:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hardin, Meade | 17 min |
| Dec 10, 10:42 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Ohio | 63 min |
| Dec 10, 11:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock | 53 min |
| Dec 10, 11:51 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Hardin, Meade | 39 min |
| Dec 11, 12:29 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Spencer | 16 min |
| Dec 11, 12:30 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 15 min |
| Dec 11, 12:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 12:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 39 min |
| Dec 11, 12:41 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 12:44 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer | 46 min |
| Dec 11, 1:27 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe, Warren | 48 min |
| Dec 11, 1:28 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Franklin, Scott | 20 min |
| Dec 11, 1:45 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer | 30 min |
| Dec 11, 1:55 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Barren, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion, Metcalfe and 1 more | 50 min |
| Dec 11, 2:08 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade | 115 min |
| Dec 11, 2:16 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Nelson, Scott and 3 more | 29 min |
| Dec 11, 2:16 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 44 min |
| Dec 11, 2:22 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Larue, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer and 1 more | 38 min |
| Dec 11, 2:59 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison and 1 more | 46 min |
| Dec 11, 3:00 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Logan and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:10 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Harrison, Jefferson, Nelson and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan and 2 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 3:20 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and 2 more | 25 min |
| Dec 11, 3:38 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Madison | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 3:43 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Green, Lincoln and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:47 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin and 7 more | 28 min |
| Dec 11, 3:56 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 4:01 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Garrard, Madison | 18 min |
| Dec 11, 4:18 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Cumberland, Green and 5 more | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 4:23 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 4:27 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Monroe | 33 min |
| Dec 11, 4:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 23 min |
| Dec 11, 4:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Fayette, Garrard and 6 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 4:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Green, Lincoln, Marion and 2 more | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 5:28 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 7:42 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 3 hr |
| Dec 11, 9:18 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer and 1 more | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 10:10 AM CST | 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.