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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 192, NWS Wilmington, OH

August 3, 2022Boone County, Kenton County, Kentucky

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 3, 2022, 5:24 PM EDT for Boone County, Kenton County, Kentucky. It was in force for 21 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 3, 2022, 5:24 PM EDT (21:24 UTC)
Expired
Aug 3, 2022, 5:45 PM EDT
In force
21 min
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Boone County, KY, Kenton County, KY

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:27 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 365 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2022-08-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2195 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2022-08-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -12 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2195 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-134 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1299 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 3, 3:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 3, 3:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 3, 3:43 PM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
343 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-041945-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-
Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-
Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-
Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-
Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-Pickaway-
Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
343 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana,
Southeast Indiana, Northeast Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, Central
Ohio, South Central Ohio, Southwest Ohio and West Central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night.
A few storms may contain damaging wind gusts. Heavy rain and
localized flooding will also be possible.

On Friday, thunderstorms are likely. Heavy rain and localized
flooding are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 3, 3:43 PM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
343 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

INZ074-075-080-KYZ091-032015-
Switzerland IN-Ohio IN-Dearborn IN-Boone KY-
343 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO, SOUTHEASTERN
DEARBORN, NORTHEASTERN SWITZERLAND AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES THROUGH
415 PM EDT...

At 342 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Florence, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent
         cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor
         objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
         Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Florence, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Rising Sun, Oakbrook,
Burlington, Union, Dillsboro, Shawnee, Wilmington, French, Hartford,
Fairview, Center Square, Aberdeen, Idlewild, Big Bone Lick, Waterloo
and Markland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3915 8493 3912 8482 3911 8482 3911 8480
      3909 8471 3892 8466 3878 8497 3878 8499
      3892 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 228DEG 14KT 3889 8499

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Coniglio
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:29 PM EDT, 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
429 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

OHZ061-062-071-032100-
Montgomery OH-Warren OH-Greene OH-
429 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN WARREN,
SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 500
PM EDT...

At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Springboro,
moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kettering, Beavercreek, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Springboro, Franklin,
Bellbrook, Moraine, West Carrollton, Waynesville, Hunter,
Centerville, Lytle, Pekin, State Route 48 at State Route 73, Genntown
and Woodbourne-Hyde Park.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 39 and 47.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3942 8413 3945 8428 3968 8426 3969 8402
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 197DEG 15KT 3954 8423

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

KC
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:38 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
438 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

INZ075-080-KYZ090>092-032115-
Switzerland IN-Ohio IN-Boone KY-Kenton KY-Gallatin KY-
438 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO, NORTHEASTERN
SWITZERLAND, SOUTHERN KENTON, BOONE AND CENTRAL GALLATIN COUNTIES
THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 438 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rising Sun,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent
         cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor
         objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
         Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Elsmere, Walton, Rising Sun,
Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Patriot, Richwood, Bank Lick, Belleview,
Big Bone Lick, Waterloo, Steele Bottom, Ricedale, Rabbit Hash, Hueys
Corners and Beaverlick.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 72 and 77.
 I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 170 and 183.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3898 8492 3905 8465 3896 8455 3884 8458
      3881 8486
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 256DEG 13KT 3891 8481

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Coniglio
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:54 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
454 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

OHZ061-062-032130-
Montgomery OH-Greene OH-
454 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN GREENE
AND EAST CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT...

At 454 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Kettering,
moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Bellbrook,
Wright-Patterson Afb, Riverside, Centerville and Overlook-Page Mano.

This includes I-70 in Ohio near mile marker 39.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3986 8405 3985 8404 3985 8403 3982 8393
      3964 8406 3966 8416 3987 8410
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 199DEG 20KT 3969 8411

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Novak
Local storm report, Aug 3, 5:06 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 3, 5:10 PM EDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
510 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

INZ080-KYZ091-032145-
Switzerland IN-Boone KY-
510 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN
SWITZERLAND AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 510 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rising Sun,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Florence, Walton, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Richwood, Big Bone
Lick, Waterloo, Rabbit Hash, Hueys Corners, Beaverlick, Hebron and
Belleview.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 76 and 77.
 I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 172 and 183.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8469 3902 8462 3887 8460 3885 8478
      3886 8478 3886 8480 3885 8480 3885 8482
      3893 8487
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 234DEG 19KT 3891 8482

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Novak

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 3, 4:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNWarren31 min
Aug 3, 4:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNGreene36 min
Aug 3, 7:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClinton24 min
Aug 3, 7:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNClinton, Fayette23 min
Aug 3, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBoone32 min
Aug 3, 4:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBoone37 min
Aug 3, 5:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBoone35 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.