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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 3:22 AM EST for 7 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 38 min. 8 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, 3:22 AM EST (08:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Boyle County, KY, Casey County, KY, Larue County, KY, Lincoln County, KY, Marion County, KY, Mercer County, KY, Washington County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 3:41 AM EST | TORNADO | 3 Ne Bradfordsville, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF BRADFORDSVILLE, KY, WITH 100MPH WINDS AND A PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILES BEFORE LIFTING 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF GRAVEL SWITCH, KY. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS |
| Dec 11, 4:01 AM EST | TORNADO | 1 Ese Junction City, KY | AN EF-2 TORNADO OCCURRED 1 MILE ESE OF JUNCTION CITY, KY NEAR THE BOYLE COUNTY AIRPORT. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS AND A LENGTH OF 0.63 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS 135 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 4 MILES SOUTH OF DANVILLE, KY. PLEASE SEE ASSO |
| Dec 11, 4:02 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 S Danville, KY | BOYLE COUNTY AIRPORT HAD 3 HANGERS TOTALLY DESTROYED WITH 25 AIRCRAFT DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Dec 11, 4:02 AM EST | TORNADO | 1 Wnw Danville, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 1 MILE WNW OF DANVILLE, KY WITH 110 MPH WINDS AND A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 400 YARDS. THE TORNADO PATH WAS 3.63 MILES LONG BEFORE LIFTING 3 MILES NE OF DANVILLE, KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS TORNADO. |
| Dec 11, 4:04 AM EST | TORNADO | 4 Se Danville, KY | ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS RELAYED TO THE NWS AND THIS REPORT CORRECTS 2 PREVIOUS BOYLE COUNTY TORNADO TRACKS INTO ONE TRACK FROM DECEMBER 11TH. THE NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THE TORNADO HAD PEAK WINDS OF 110 MPH WITH A MAX WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. THE TORNADO TRAVELE |
| Dec 11, 4:04 AM EST | TORNADO | 4 Se Danville, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 4 MILES SE OF DANVILLE, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.61 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS WERE 93 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN ABOUT 4 MILES SE OF DANVILLE, KY. PLEASE SEE ASS |
| Dec 11, 4:09 AM EST | TORNADO | 5 E Danville, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 5 MILES EAST OF DANVILLE, KY NEAR HEDGEVILLE, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 600 YARDS WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 1.93 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEED WAS 110 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 5 MILES WNW OF LANCASTER, KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATE |
| Dec 11, 4:09 AM EST | TORNADO | 5 E Danville, KY | AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED 5 MILES EAST OF DANVILLE, KY NEAR HEDGEVILLE, KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 600 YARDS WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 1.93 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEED WAS 110 MPH, AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 5 MILES WNW OF LANCASTER, KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATE |
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
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 218 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.
041
WFUS53 KLMK 110822
TORLMK
KYC021-045-123-137-155-167-229-110900-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0027.211211T0822Z-211211T0900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
322 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Mercer County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Larue County in central Kentucky...
Marion County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Washington County in central Kentucky...
Boyle County in central Kentucky...
North central Casey County in central Kentucky...
* Until 400 AM EST.
* At 322 AM EST, a tornado producing storm was located near
Campbellsville, moving northeast at 60 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 tornadic storm will be near...
Lebanon around 330 AM EST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Danville.
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 3742 8509 3746 8517 3742 8527 3747 8535
3747 8549 3748 8550 3746 8553 3749 8554
3789 8483 3774 8469 3774 8470 3772 8470
3773 8473 3770 8474 3769 8468 3766 8471
3764 8469 3765 8466 3761 8465 3757 8459
TIME...MOT...LOC 0822Z 243DEG 62KT 3742 8538
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DM2 follow-up statements
454
WWUS53 KLMK 110835
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
335 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC123-110844-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-211211T0900Z/
Larue KY-
335 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LARUE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3743 8524 3760 8535 3789 8483 3774 8469
3774 8470 3772 8470 3773 8473 3770 8474
3769 8468 3766 8471 3764 8469 3765 8466
3761 8465 3757 8459 3745 8499 3742 8510
3746 8517
TIME...MOT...LOC 0834Z 240DEG 55KT 3751 8519
$$
KYC021-045-137-155-167-229-110900-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-211211T0900Z/
Lincoln KY-Mercer KY-Marion KY-Washington KY-Boyle KY-Casey KY-
335 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EST FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN...MERCER...SOUTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHEASTERN
WASHINGTON...BOYLE AND NORTH CENTRAL CASEY COUNTIES...
At 334 AM EST, a confirmed tornado was located near Lebanon, moving
northeast at 60 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...
Danville around 400 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Peytons Store, Brumfield, Mackville, Caldwell Manor, Parksville,
Faulconer, Dixville, Jenkinsville, Calvary and Stuart Powell Field
Airport.
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 3743 8524 3760 8535 3789 8483 3774 8469
3774 8470 3772 8470 3773 8473 3770 8474
3769 8468 3766 8471 3764 8469 3765 8466
3761 8465 3757 8459 3745 8499 3742 8510
3746 8517
TIME...MOT...LOC 0834Z 240DEG 55KT 3751 8519
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DM724
WWUS53 KLMK 110848
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
348 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC021-045-137-155-167-229-110900-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-211211T0900Z/
Lincoln KY-Mercer KY-Marion KY-Washington KY-Boyle KY-Casey KY-
348 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EST FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN...SOUTHERN MERCER...EAST CENTRAL MARION...
SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...BOYLE AND NORTH CENTRAL CASEY COUNTIES...
At 348 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles east of Lebanon, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Danville around 405 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Peytons Store, Brumfield, Alum Springs, Caldwell Manor, Parksville,
Burgin, Forkland, Faulconer, Riverview Estates and Dixville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3744 8504 3764 8516 3788 8482 3774 8469
3774 8470 3772 8470 3773 8473 3770 8474
3769 8468 3766 8471 3764 8469 3765 8466
3761 8465 3757 8459 3745 8499
TIME...MOT...LOC 0848Z 245DEG 46KT 3756 8503
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
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, 1:44 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, 2:28 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, 3:59 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.