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Flash Flood Warning 17, NWS Jackson, KY

July 12, 2022Pulaski County, Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 12, 2022, 5:48 PM EDT for Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was in force for 117 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
Jul 12, 2022, 5:48 PM EDT (21:48 UTC)
Expired
Jul 12, 2022, 7:45 PM EDT
In force
117 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Pulaski County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:51 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 267 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2022-07-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 941 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2022-07-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 86 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
941 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-96 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
785 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.4
Supercell composite
2.6

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jul 12, 5:11 PM EDT, 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 5:11 PM EDT, 37 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Jackson KY
511 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday night)
Issued at 511 PM EDT TUE JUL 12 2022

A cold front was situated just south of I-64 in the JKL forecast
area late this afternoon, heading southeast. A broken line of
numerous thunderstorms has developed just ahead of the front. With
decent CAPE of generally 2.5-3.5K J/KG and modest shear, a few of
them appear to be marginally severe, with wind being the main
threat. The front and convection will exit into TN and VA later
this evening.

Drier air will try to make its way in behind the front, but with
weak flow it will have trouble displacing our air mass at night.
However, the mid and upper levels will dry very effectively. That
will set us up for fog, developing first in valleys and then
spreading. It should become dense in places, and the night shifts
will need to monitor/evaluate further to see if an SPS or NPW is
needed.

Fog will dissipate after sunrise on Wednesday. Surface high
pressure will build in from the west and any remaining clouds in
the south and southeast will clear. Diurnal heating will allow
the last of our moisture to mix away, and relatively comfortable
dew points dropping to near 60 are expected by late in the day.
The scenario holds through Wednesday night, but with drier air
the fog should be more limited in valleys.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 350 PM EDT TUE JUL 12 2022

The long term will start with a period of warm and dry conditions as
surface high pressure centered over the southern Ohio Valley. In the
upper levels, a large dome of high pressure will sit across the four
corners region and will remain there for the duration of the long
term period with only slight wobbles in its position. A trough will
start out across eastern Canada and the Great Lakes/ Northeast. A
couple of short waves will ride over the ridge and down through the
Mississippi Valley and into the Ohio Valley this weekend and will
bring the chance for showers and thunderstorms. the first short ave
will impact the area Saturday with thunderstorm chances mainly along
the higher terrain. A second, more potent shortwave follows on the
heels of the first and will bring a more substantial chance for
showers and storms to all of eastern Kentucky later Saturday night
through Sunday. This shortwave will support a cold front at the
surface which will weaken as it progresses through the Ohio Valley.
Have stuck close to the NBM solution based on the lead time and
model agreement.

Highs will be seasonal through the period with mid to upper 80s
expected each day. Overnight lows will start out in the low 60s
Thursday and Friday and then in the mid to upper 60s thereafter.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
ISSUED AT 145 PM EDT TUE JUL 12 2022

VFR conditions were present at TAF issuance. A broken line of
showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front extended from
northern WV to just north of KSYM. This will develop further
southwest this afternoon, as the line advances to the southeast.
Can't rule out a thunderstorm at KSYM, but the probability will be
higher further to the south and southeast as the convection
continue to develop. Even so, timing is also uncertain, and only
VCTS was used in the TAFs. Thunderstorms may bring IFR or worse
conditions. Any precipitation will taper off from northwest to
southeast during the afternoon and evening, with most of it
exiting into VA and TN by midnight.

Clouds will decrease overnight as dry air aloft moves overhead.
With low level moisture lingering, it will lead to fog
development. It will begin in valleys, but may start to spread
from there. TAF sites most likely to be affected are KLOZ and
KSME. Fog will be somewhat dependent on the precipitation pattern
which occurs, with locations receiving significant rainfall more
likely to fog heavily.

Fog will dissipate on Wednesday morning, with VFR conditions
returning to finish the period.

Areas of fog are expected
overnight into early Wednesday morning, with restrictions possible
at all terminals. Winds will be S/SW becoming westerly 5-10 kts
this afternoon, with higher gusts in thunderstorms. Winds behind
the frontal passage tonight become NW 5 kts or less.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...HAL
LONG TERM...BATZ
AVIATION...HAL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 12, 4:40 PM EDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
440 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-131100-
Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton,
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside,
Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin,
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland,
Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton,
Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson,
Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden,
Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville,
and South Williamson
440 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Numerous thunderstorms will occur ahead of a cold front this
afternoon and evening. Some of these storms will be strong to
severe, with damaging winds being the primary threat. Isolated
flash flooding is also possible where storms are the most
persistent.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

There is possibility of thunderstorms at times Saturday through
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any occurrences of wind damage
or flooding through this evening.

KYZ044-050>052-131100-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, and Morehead
440 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

There is possibility of thunderstorms at times Saturday through
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

HAL

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 12, 4:51 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ107-119-122115-
Martin KY-Johnson KY-
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Martin and east
central Johnson Counties through 515 PM EDT...

At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Debord, or over Inez, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Bradbury around 455 PM EDT.
  Warfield, Lovely, Beauty, Andy, Coalpoint, Hode and McClure around
  500 PM EDT.
  Oppy and Pilgrim around 505 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3774 8233 3773 8239 3778 8277 3792 8274
      3788 8261 3789 8260 3792 8260 3795 8258
      3794 8249 3793 8249 3793 8248 3790 8247
      3791 8247 3788 8242 3781 8240 3782 8239
      3776 8233 3776 8231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 280DEG 32KT 3785 8256

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

BATZ
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 4:52 PM EDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
452 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ060-106-108-109-122115-
Menifee KY-Magoffin KY-Morgan KY-Wolfe KY-
452 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Morgan, southeastern
Menifee, northwestern Magoffin and northeastern Wolfe Counties
through 515 PM EDT...

At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pekin, or 7 miles west of West Liberty, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Henry, New Cummer, Woodsbend, Mize, Twentysix, Rexville, Dehart
  and Yocum around 455 PM EDT.
  Grassy Creek, Nickell, Licking River, Demund, Sellars and Daysboro
  around 500 PM EDT.
  West Liberty, Greear, Index, Liberty Road, Panama, Lizzielane,
  Payton, Pomp and Lick Branch around 505 PM EDT.
  Lewis, Malone, Gordon Ford, Well Station, Stacy Fork, Caney,
  Cannel City and Lenox around 510 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include White Oak,
Williams, Cottle, Florress, Matthew, Holliday, Cisco, Bloomington,
Wonnie and Harper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3785 8354 3798 8349 3799 8306 3771 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 283DEG 25KT 3790 8340

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

VORST
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 4:56 PM EDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
456 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ058-111-122145-
Lee KY-Estill KY-
456 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Estill and Lee
Counties through 545 PM EDT...

At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Doe Creek, or over Irvine, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Pryse and Fitchburg around 500 PM EDT.
  Texola, Shade, Cobhill, Evelyn and Leighton around 505 PM EDT.
  Crystal, Old Landing, Pinnacle, Patsey and Pilot around 510 PM
  EDT.
  Whynot, Greeley, Willow Shoals, See and Yellow Rock around 515 PM
  EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Mount Olive, Fixer,
Leeco, Standing Rock, Belle Point, Heidelberg, Caryton, Beattyville,
Zoe, Proctor, Zachariah, White Ash, Corgleton, Fincastle, Maloney,
Enoch, Lower Buffalo, Airedale and St. Helens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3780 8396 3776 8391 3775 8387 3776 8384
      3776 8382 3775 8382 3776 8378 3774 8376
      3773 8373 3766 8360 3754 8365 3751 8369
      3752 8374 3764 8408 3781 8401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 285DEG 23KT 3768 8392

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 5:03 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
503 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ079-083-084-122145-
McCreary KY-Wayne KY-Pulaski KY-
503 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Wayne, southwestern
Pulaski and western McCreary Counties through 545 PM EDT...

At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Parnell, or 10 miles northwest of Monticello, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Parnell around 510 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Monticello,
Steubenville, Mill Springs, Betsey, Oil Valley, Frazer, Barrier,
Delta, Gregory, Denney, Kidder, Ritner, Kidds Crossing, Slavens,
Coopersville and Quinton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3692 8496 3696 8494 3695 8490 3700 8484
      3705 8491 3710 8490 3695 8449 3660 8468
      3661 8496 3663 8500 3666 8500 3669 8502
      3672 8502 3676 8501 3686 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 286DEG 22KT 3692 8500

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 5:22 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
522 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

KYZ119-120-122200-
Martin KY-Pike KY-
522 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Martin and north
central Pike Counties through 600 PM EDT...

At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McClure, or near Inez, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Warfield, Lovely and Beauty around 525 PM EDT.
  Coalpoint, Pilgrim, Laura, Threeforks, Heenan and Jarad around 530
  PM EDT.
  Oppy around 535 PM EDT.
  Hatfield Station around 540 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Whitepost, Rural,
Conder, Heisey, Sidney, Turkey Creek, Forest Hills, Belfry, Hardy and
Huddy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3756 8224 3772 8261 3789 8253 3787 8242
      3786 8242 3781 8240 3782 8239 3777 8233
      3776 8233 3776 8231 3774 8233 3770 8230
      3767 8230 3765 8223 3762 8221
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 291DEG 20KT 3778 8249

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 5:40 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 12, 3:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLee34 min
Jul 12, 4:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLWolfe34 min
Jul 12, 4:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPulaski42 min
Jul 12, 4:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLPulaski26 min
Jul 12, 4:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBath, Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Rowan, Wolfe32 min
Jul 12, 4:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLPulaski36 min
Jul 12, 4:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Knott49 min
Jul 12, 4:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBreathitt, Knott, Magoffin, Perry32 min
Jul 12, 4:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson, Owsley43 min
Jul 12, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLaurel40 min
Jul 12, 4:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMartin24 min
Jul 12, 4:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMorgan23 min
Jul 12, 4:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLEstill, Lee49 min
Jul 12, 5:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLWayne42 min
Jul 12, 5:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLKnox, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley39 min
Jul 12, 5:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBreathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin34 min
Jul 12, 5:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLMcCreary, Pulaski, Wayne43 min
Jul 12, 5:20 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLMcCreary, Pulaski, Wayne3 hr
Jul 12, 5:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMartin38 min
Jul 12, 5:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFloyd35 min
Jul 12, 5:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLLaurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley32 min
Jul 12, 5:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell, Knox52 min
Jul 12, 5:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Knox, Whitley48 min
Jul 12, 5:59 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLWayne3 hr
Jul 12, 6:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLWhitley53 min
Jul 12, 6:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley34 min
Jul 12, 6:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike23 min
Jul 12, 6:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell26 min
Jul 12, 6:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLMcCreary, Wayne, Whitley3 hr
Jul 12, 6:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Harlan, Whitley34 min
Jul 12, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMcCreary47 min
Jul 12, 6:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike28 min
Jul 12, 7:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLBell, Knox, Whitley3 hr

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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.