Alert archive / Kentucky / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 30, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 5:23 AM EST for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 37 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, 5:23 AM EST (10:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Clark County, KY, Garrard County, KY, Lincoln County, KY, Madison County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:25 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 193 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.
372
WFUS53 KLMK 111023
TORLMK
KYC049-079-137-151-111100-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0030.211211T1023Z-211211T1100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
523 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Garrard County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Clark County in central Kentucky...
Madison County in central Kentucky...
* Until 600 AM EST.
* At 523 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lancaster, moving northeast at 70 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...
Harris Ferry.
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 3786 8401 3787 8403 3784 8400 3785 8406
3782 8407 3785 8408 3782 8412 3781 8408
3778 8411 3777 8408 3767 8409 3765 8413
3759 8411 3752 8430 3754 8435 3750 8436
3748 8445 3743 8456 3759 8467 3794 8397
TIME...MOT...LOC 1023Z 241DEG 61KT 3755 8453
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MCK3 follow-up statements
480
WWUS53 KLMK 111038
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
538 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC079-137-111048-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211211T1100Z/
Lincoln KY-Garrard KY-
538 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND SOUTHEASTERN
GARRARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3786 8401 3787 8403 3784 8400 3785 8406
3782 8407 3785 8408 3782 8412 3781 8408
3778 8411 3777 8408 3767 8409 3765 8413
3759 8411 3752 8430 3772 8440 3794 8397
TIME...MOT...LOC 1038Z 241DEG 61KT 3767 8425
$$
KYC049-151-111100-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211211T1100Z/
Clark KY-Madison KY-
538 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLARK AND EASTERN MADISON COUNTIES...
At 538 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Richmond, moving northeast at 70 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, Harris Ferry, Berea, Caleast, Duluth, Peytontown, Bighill,
Panola, Kingston and Mina.
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 3786 8401 3787 8403 3784 8400 3785 8406
3782 8407 3785 8408 3782 8412 3781 8408
3778 8411 3777 8408 3767 8409 3765 8413
3759 8411 3752 8430 3772 8440 3794 8397
TIME...MOT...LOC 1038Z 241DEG 61KT 3767 8425
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MCK490
WWUS53 KLMK 111045
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
545 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC049-151-111100-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211211T1100Z/
Clark KY-Madison KY-
545 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLARK AND SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTIES...
At 545 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Blackburn, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Harris Ferry, Moberly, Panola, Mina, Speedwell, Bybee,
College Hill, Log Lick and Combs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3787 8403 3784 8400 3785 8406 3782 8407
3785 8408 3782 8412 3781 8408 3778 8411
3777 8408 3767 8409 3765 8413 3759 8411
3759 8420 3774 8427 3790 8401 3786 8401
TIME...MOT...LOC 1045Z 231DEG 46KT 3768 8420
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MCK566
WWUS53 KLMK 111054
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
554 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
KYC049-151-111104-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211211T1100Z/
Clark KY-Madison KY-
554 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLARK AND SOUTHEASTERN
MADISON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600 AM EST...
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 900 AM EST for central
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3787 8403 3784 8400 3785 8406 3782 8407
3785 8408 3782 8412 3781 8408 3778 8411
3777 8408 3767 8409 3765 8413 3759 8411
3759 8420 3774 8427 3790 8401 3786 8401
TIME...MOT...LOC 1054Z 241DEG 61KT 3775 8404
$$
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, 5:01 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, 5:27 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.