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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 10, 2021, 1:31 PM CST for 6 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 14 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2021, 1:31 PM CST (19:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 11, 2021, 3:56 AM CST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
Counties Gibson County, IN, Pike County, IN, Posey County, IN, Spencer County, IN, Vanderburgh County, IN, Warrick County, IN
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 1:31 PM CST | SLEET 0.5 | Fort Branch, IN | STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATION OF SNOW AND SLEET. |
| Feb 10, 3:00 PM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | 2.6 N Newburgh, IN | RELAYED VIA TWITTER. |
| Feb 10, 7:00 PM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0.27 | 2 Nw Melody Hill, IN | ICE ACCUMULATION MEASURED BY EVANSVILLE AIRPORT ASOS SINCE MIDNIGHT. |
| Feb 10, 7:30 PM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | 2.6 N Newburgh, IN | TOTAL ICE ACCRETION SO FAR, RELAYED VIA TWITTER. |
| Feb 10, 7:40 PM CST | ICE STORM | Rockport, IN | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT SPENCER COUNTY DUE TO ICING. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 236 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
- 631 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 456 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 455 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
227 WWUS43 KPAH 101931 WSWPAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 131 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...Prolonged icing event expected Today through Thursday... .Significant ice accumulations are expected to produce treacherous, potentially life-threatening travel conditions through Thursday morning. While ice accumulations are expected to be higher over parts of West Kentucky, the southern tip of Illinois, and the Delta region of Southeast Missouri, dangerous road conditions are anticipated across the entire Quad State. Layering of sleet on top of freezing rain will heighten hazardous travel conditions. INZ081-082-085>088-110345- /O.UPG.KPAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPAH.WS.W.0001.210210T1931Z-210212T0000Z/ Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer- Including the cities of Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville, and Rockport 131 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Sleet accumulations around one half inch and additional ice accumulations of up to one tenth inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday, with the majority of the freezing rain accumulation Wednesday afternoon and the majority of the sleet accumulation Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous and potentially life-threatening road conditions. Cold temperatures will keep surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Some tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged as roads are likely to be treacherous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ090>094-KYZ001>022-MOZ108>112-114-110345- /O.CON.KPAH.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Pope-Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle- Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden- Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson- Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott- Mississippi-New Madrid- Including the cities of Golconda, Elizabethtown, Cairo, Mound City, Metropolis, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, Elkton, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid 131 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of two tenths to almost a half inch is possible, with the highest amounts along the southern portions of the Western Kentucky Pennyrile and Jackson Purchase areas. Some sleet is possible as well. * WHERE...Along and south of a line extending from Doniphan, Missouri, northeastward to Henderson, Kentucky, then eastward to Owensboro, Kentucky. * WHEN...Ongoing until 6 PM CST Thursday with most of the precipitation occurring Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous and potentially life-threatening road conditions. Cold temperatures will keep surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Some tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged as roads are likely to be treacherous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ075>078-080>089-MOZ076-086-087-100-107-110345- /O.CON.KPAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Perry MO- Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Albion, Mount Carmel, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, McLeansboro, Carmi, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Harrisburg, Shawneetown, Jonesboro, Vienna, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Piedmont, and Van Buren 131 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch, with some light snow and sleet possible as well. * WHERE...Along and north of a line extending from Elsinore, Missouri, northeastward to West Salem, Illinois. * WHEN...Ongoing until 6 PM CST Thursday with most of the precipitation occurring Wednesday through Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous road conditions. Cold temperatures will keep surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. Even light amounts of ice accumulations are capable of making road conditions treacherous. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
2 follow-up statements
619 WWUS43 KPAH 110320 WSWPAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 920 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ILZ090>094-KYZ001>022-MOZ108>112-114-111030- /O.CON.KPAH.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Pope-Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle- Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden- Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson- Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott- Mississippi-New Madrid- Including the cities of Golconda, Elizabethtown, Cairo, Mound City, Metropolis, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, Elkton, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid 920 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Additional ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch are expected, primarily over portions of western Kentucky. This will bring total ice accumulations ranging between two and five tenths of an inch. Locally higher storm totals are possible, especially over the northern Pennyrile region of west Kentucky. Some minor sleet accumulations are possible as well. * WHERE...Along and southeast of a line extending from Doniphan, Missouri, northeastward to Henderson, Kentucky, then eastward to Owensboro, Kentucky. * WHEN...Most of the precipitation is expected to taper off from northwest to southeast tonight into early Thursday morning. If this trend continues, the warning may need to be cancelled early. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous and potentially life-threatening travel conditions. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Some tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged as roads are likely to be treacherous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ INZ081-082-085>088-111030- /O.CON.KPAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer- Including the cities of Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville, and Rockport 920 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Only minor additional sleet and ice accumulations are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Most of the precipitation is expected to taper off late this evening into the overnight hours. If this trend continues, the warning may need to be expired early. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous and potentially life-threatening travel conditions. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Some tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged as roads are likely to be treacherous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ075>078-080>089-MOZ076-086-087-100-107-111030- /O.CON.KPAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Perry MO- Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Albion, Mount Carmel, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, McLeansboro, Carmi, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Harrisburg, Shawneetown, Jonesboro, Vienna, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Piedmont, and Van Buren 920 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Only minor additional sleet and ice accumulations are expected. * WHERE...Along and northwest of a line extending from Elsinore, Missouri, northeastward to West Salem, Illinois. * WHEN...Most of the precipitation will taper off from northwest to southeast late this evening into the overnight hours. If this trend continues, the advisory will likely be cancelled by early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous travel conditions. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen long after precipitation ends. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. Even light amounts of ice accumulations are capable of making road conditions treacherous. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ SP
873 WWUS43 KPAH 110956 WSWPAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 356 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...With ongoing icy road conditions, and the continuation of light wintry precipitation chances, warnings and advisories remain in effect... INZ081-082-085>088-112200- /O.CAN.KPAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KPAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer- Including the cities of Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville, and Rockport 356 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Minor additional snow, sleet, and ice accumulations. Temperatures will remain below freezing. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana. * WHEN...The morning hours will be the time period for best additional minor wintry accumulations. The advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen, even as precipitation lessens. Commutes, especially this morning, will be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While only minor additional precipitation amounts are expected, due to the existing icy roads and continuation of sub freezing temperatures, hazardous travel conditions will be prolonged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ ILZ090>094-KYZ001>022-MOZ108>112-114-112200- /O.CON.KPAH.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Pope-Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle- Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden- Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson- Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott- Mississippi-New Madrid- Including the cities of Golconda, Elizabethtown, Cairo, Mound City, Metropolis, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, Elkton, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid 356 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Significant icing on roads continues. Lingering light wintry precipitation may result in additional ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch, mainly for southern portions of western Kentucky. Temperatures will remain below freezing. * WHERE...Along and southeast of a line extending from Doniphan, Missouri, northeastward to Henderson, Kentucky, then eastward to Owensboro, Kentucky. * WHEN...The morning hours will be the time period for best additional icing of roads and walkways, due to lingering wintry precipitation. The warning is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions will continue. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen, and prolonged light wintry precipitation will hinder any daytime improvements as temperatures remain below freezing. Commutes, especially this morning, will be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the icy roads and continuation of sub freezing temperatures, and forecast of lingering, light wintry precipitation chances, existing dangerous travel conditions will be prolonged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged as roads are likely to be treacherous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ075>078-080>089-MOZ076-086-087-100-107-112200- /O.CON.KPAH.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T0000Z/ Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Perry MO- Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Albion, Mount Carmel, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, McLeansboro, Carmi, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Harrisburg, Shawneetown, Jonesboro, Vienna, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Piedmont, and Van Buren 356 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Minor additional snow, sleet, and ice accumulations. Temperatures will remain below freezing. * WHERE...Along and northwest of a line extending from Elsinore, Missouri, northeastward to West Salem, Illinois. * WHEN...The morning hours will be the time period for additional minor wintry precipitation and poor travel conditions. The advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Cold temperatures will keep untreated surfaces frozen, even as precipitation lessens. Commutes, especially this morning, will be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While only minor additional precipitation amounts are expected, due to the existing icy roads and continuation of sub freezing temperatures, hazardous travel conditions will be prolonged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. Even light amounts of ice accumulations are capable of making road conditions treacherous. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
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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.