Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 25, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 2:28 AM EST for Franklin County, Scott County, Kentucky. It was in force for 20 min. 1 report 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, 2:28 AM EST (07:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 2:48 AM EST
- In force
- 20 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Franklin County, KY, Scott County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:31 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, 2:45 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Stamping Ground, KY | DELAYED REPORT. TREES DOWN ON ROAD AT 32 AND EAST HONAKER RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
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 |
| Dec 11, 2:27 AM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 136 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.
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WFUS53 KLMK 110728
TORLMK
KYC073-209-110800-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0025.211211T0728Z-211211T0800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
228 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Scott County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
* Until 300 AM EST.
* At 228 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Frankfort, moving northeast at 60 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...
Georgetown around 245 AM EST.
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 3847 8455 3845 8453 3843 8453 3842 8450
3838 8446 3834 8446 3830 8443 3829 8444
3819 8491 3822 8494 3834 8479 3835 8475
3837 8471 3843 8462 3849 8456 3849 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0728Z 239DEG 51KT 3823 8488
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KDW2 follow-up statements
372
WWUS53 KLMK 110745
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
245 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC073-110755-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211211T0800Z/
Franklin KY-
245 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3847 8455 3845 8453 3843 8453 3842 8450
3838 8446 3834 8446 3830 8443 3829 8444
3830 8466 3833 8468 3843 8462 3849 8456
3849 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 239DEG 51KT 3835 8462
$$
KYC209-110800-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211211T0800Z/
Scott KY-
245 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EST FOR NORTHERN
SCOTT COUNTY...
At 245 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles north of Georgetown, moving northeast at 60 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
northern Scott County, including the following locations... Longlick,
Skinnersburg, Double Culvert, Biddle, Mallard Point, Stonewall,
Sadieville, Muddy Ford, Porter and Rogers Gap.
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 3847 8455 3845 8453 3843 8453 3842 8450
3838 8446 3834 8446 3830 8443 3829 8444
3830 8466 3833 8468 3843 8462 3849 8456
3849 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 239DEG 51KT 3835 8462
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KDW498
WWUS53 KLMK 110748
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
248 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC209-110758-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211211T0800Z/
Scott KY-
248 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3847 8455 3845 8453 3843 8453 3842 8450
3838 8446 3834 8446 3830 8443 3829 8444
3830 8466 3833 8468 3843 8462 3849 8456
3849 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0747Z 239DEG 51KT 3837 8458
$$
KDWThe 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, 1:44 AM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer | 46 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, 2:45 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.