Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 29, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 5:01 AM EST for Garrard County, Madison County, Kentucky. It was in force for 18 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 11, 2021, 5:01 AM EST (10:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 5:19 AM EST
- In force
- 18 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Garrard County, KY, Madison County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:02 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2:27 AM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 203 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.
430
WFUS53 KLMK 111001
TORLMK
KYC079-151-111030-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0029.211211T1001Z-211211T1030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
501 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Garrard County in central Kentucky...
Southern Madison County in central Kentucky...
* Until 530 AM EST.
* At 501 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rockford, moving east at 85 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
east central Garrard and southern Madison Counties, including the
following locations... Silver Creek, Caleast, Duluth, Peytontown,
Bighill, Panola, Kingston, Whites, Buggytown and Duncanon.
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 3772 8410 3769 8409 3768 8410 3767 8409
3765 8413 3757 8409 3756 8416 3752 8421
3752 8430 3754 8430 3753 8432 3754 8432
3754 8435 3752 8436 3766 8443 3777 8409
3777 8408 3776 8409 3774 8408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1001Z 250DEG 74KT 3761 8428
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MCK2 follow-up statements
763
WWUS53 KLMK 111009
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
509 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC079-111018-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211211T1030Z/
Garrard KY-
509 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GARRARD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3772 8410 3769 8409 3768 8410 3767 8409
3765 8413 3757 8409 3756 8416 3752 8421
3752 8430 3754 8430 3753 8432 3754 8432
3754 8433 3768 8435 3777 8409 3777 8408
3776 8409 3774 8408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1008Z 250DEG 74KT 3766 8410
$$
KYC151-111030-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211211T1030Z/
Madison KY-
509 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTY...
At 508 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blackburn, moving east at 85 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...
Richmond, Berea, Duluth, Peytontown, Bighill, Panola, Kingston,
Whites, Speedwell and Bybee.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3772 8410 3769 8409 3768 8410 3767 8409
3765 8413 3757 8409 3756 8416 3752 8421
3752 8430 3754 8430 3753 8432 3754 8432
3754 8433 3768 8435 3777 8409 3777 8408
3776 8409 3774 8408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1008Z 250DEG 74KT 3766 8410
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MCK940
WWUS53 KLMK 111019
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
519 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC151-111029-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211211T1030Z/
Madison KY-
519 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3772 8410 3769 8409 3768 8410 3767 8409
3765 8413 3757 8409 3756 8416 3752 8421
3752 8430 3754 8430 3753 8432 3754 8432
3754 8433 3768 8435 3777 8409 3777 8408
3776 8409 3774 8408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1019Z 250DEG 74KT 3774 8382
$$
MCKThe 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, 3:22 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, 5:18 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.