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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5, NWS Jackson, KY

January 1, 20225 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 1, 2022, 7:51 AM EST for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2022, 7:51 AM EST (12:51 UTC)
Expired
Jan 1, 2022, 8:30 AM EST
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Clay County, KY, Jackson County, KY, Laurel County, KY, Owsley County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY

The radar

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jan 1, 12:57 AM ESTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

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 Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jan 1, 5:45 AM EST, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 5:45 AM EST, 2 hours 6 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 1:05 AM EST, 6 hours 46 minutes before
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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 1, 5:10 AM EST, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
510 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

KYZ058-068-069-011100-
Jackson KY-Estill KY-Rockcastle KY-
510 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Estill,
Jackson and Rockcastle Counties through 600 AM EST...

At 508 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a group of strong
thunderstorms near Indian Lakes Park, or 11 miles west of Mount
Vernon, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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 thunderstorms will be near...
  Maretburg and Spiro around 515 AM EST.
  Mount Vernon, Conway, Roundstone, Hiatt, Lake Linville, Renfro
  Valley and Muellersville around 520 AM EST.
  Boone, Disputanta, Snider, Bummer, Wildie, Hummel, Orlando, Dudley
  Station and Flat Rock around 525 AM EST.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Morrill,
Threelinks, Goochland, Johnetta, Loam, Cooksburg, Kerby Knob,
Sandgap, Clover Bottom, Shirley, Hisel, Collingsworth, Eglon,
Hurley, McKee, Brazil, Alcorn, Foxtown, Blanton Flats, Waneta,
Locust Branch, Jinks, Macedonia, Wind Cave, Lakes, Drip Rock,
Alumbaugh, Wagersville, Turkey Foot, New Zion, Station Camp,
Leighton, Shade, Texola and Pryse.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EST for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3748 8445 3747 8438 3754 8435 3751 8427
      3752 8420 3756 8416 3757 8409 3764 8412
      3772 8374 3766 8382 3764 8381 3762 8387
      3754 8391 3748 8389 3744 8384 3737 8381
      3730 8448 3733 8450
TIME...MOT...LOC 1008Z 254DEG 49KT 3742 8454

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jan 1, 5:49 AM EST, 2 hours 2 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jan 1, 5:52 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
552 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

KYZ109-110-112-113-115-011130-
Breathitt KY-Perry KY-Floyd KY-Knott KY-Magoffin KY-
552 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Perry,
northwestern Knott, Floyd, central Breathitt and southeastern
Magoffin Counties through 630 AM EST...

At 551 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Little, or 8 miles south of Jackson, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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...
  Flintville, Ned, Wilstacy and Dice around 555 AM EST.
  Noble, Hardshell, Rowdy, Press and Sikes around 600 AM EST.
  Buck, Daisydell, Lunah and Ary around 605 AM EST.
  Decoy, Elmrock, Lambric and Vest around 610 AM EST.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Vail, Evanston,
Waldo, Duco, Yellow Mountain, Mid, Gunlock, Orchard, Handshoe,
Ordway, Fredville, Bolyn, Gapville, Estill, Wayland, Hueysville,
Hippo, Pyramid, Bosco, Eastern, Garret, Porter Junction, Blue River,
Martin, Allen, Alphoretta, Langley, Printer, Arkansas, Hunter, Beaver
Junction, Allen City and Dana.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3733 8341 3750 8347 3772 8264 3770 8260
      3768 8259 3767 8261 3763 8260 3751 8262
      3750 8260 3749 8260 3749 8259 3746 8259
TIME...MOT...LOC 1051Z 255DEG 44KT 3744 8335

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jan 1, 6:26 AM EST, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
626 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

KYZ068-069-080-111-112-114-116-011215-
Jackson KY-Lee KY-Clay KY-Breathitt KY-Owsley KY-Rockcastle KY-
Laurel KY-
626 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Laurel, Owsley, southern Jackson, southeastern Rockcastle, western
Breathitt, southeastern Lee and north central Clay Counties through
715 AM EST...

At 626 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Privett, or near McKee, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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...
  Green Hall, Elian, Nathanton, Sourwood and Sextons Creek around
  630 AM EST.
  Sturgeon, Endee, Travellers Rest, Vincent, Blake, Island City,
  Wild Dog, Delvinta and Earnestville around 635 AM EST.
  Booneville, Scoville, Turin, Major, Southfork, Levi, Conkling,
  Pebworth, Taff and Ida May around 640 AM EST.
  Eversole, Cowcreek, Chestnut Gap, Lerose, Stay, Ricetown, Grass,
  Gobbard, Lower Buffalo and Sebastian around 645 AM EST.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Jetts Creek,
Houston, Arnett, Lone, Athol, Tallega, Morris Fork, Canyon Falls,
Dalesburg, Turkey, Guerrant, Canoe, Sebastian's Branch, Copebranch,
Chenowee, Talbert, Oakdale, Crockettsville, War Creek, Curt, Howard
Creek, Copland, Saldee, Elkatawa, Yeadon, Gentry, Little, Whick,
Frozen Creek, Jackson, Dumont, Haddix and Inverness.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EST for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3764 8339 3738 8330 3736 8343 3738 8345
      3737 8347 3738 8348 3735 8350 3723 8433
      3733 8438
TIME...MOT...LOC 1126Z 254DEG 44KT 3739 8390

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Jan 1, 6:28 AM EST, 1 hour 23 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jan 1, 7:42 AM EST, 9 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 31, 11:15 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFleming45 min
Dec 31, 11:56 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLRowan34 min
Jan 1, 3:47 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLBreathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Laurel, Leslie and 2 more5 hr
Jan 1, 4:17 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLBreathitt, Floyd, Knott, Perry8 hr
Jan 1, 4:31 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson, Rockcastle44 min
Jan 1, 5:01 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLClay, Laurel, Leslie, Owsley, Perry7 hr
Jan 1, 5:10 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson, Rockcastle50 min
Jan 1, 5:12 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLEstill, Jackson, Lee, Rockcastle6 hr
Jan 1, 5:49 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson, Rockcastle41 min
Jan 1, 5:52 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Floyd38 min
Jan 1, 5:54 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLJackson, Pulaski, Rockcastle36 min
Jan 1, 5:58 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLBreathitt, Clay, Jackson, Knott, Laurel, Lee and 3 more4 hr
Jan 1, 6:06 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLFloyd, Pike4 hr
Jan 1, 6:08 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLBreathitt, Clay, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, Perry5 hr
Jan 1, 6:18 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLJackson, Rockcastle5 hr
Jan 1, 6:26 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson, Owsley49 min
Jan 1, 6:28 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFloyd, Pike47 min
Jan 1, 6:43 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLFloyd, Pike32 min
Jan 1, 6:47 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLPulaski, Rockcastle43 min
Jan 1, 6:52 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLJackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle4 hr
Jan 1, 6:57 AM ESTTornado WarningJKLPulaski33 min
Jan 1, 7:22 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJKLLaurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle39 min
Jan 1, 7:25 AM ESTTornado WarningJKLLaurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle20 min
Jan 1, 7:42 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike48 min
Jan 1, 7:45 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLJackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle5 hr
Jan 1, 7:51 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningJKLBreathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin, Martin, Pike4 hr
Jan 1, 8:29 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike31 min
Jan 1, 8:57 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike18 min
Jan 1, 9:18 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLFloyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Pike117 min
Jan 1, 10:31 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningJKLOwsley28 hr
Jan 1, 10:31 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningJKLLee45 hr
Jan 1, 10:31 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningJKLEstill3 days
Jan 1, 11:07 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningJKLBreathitt, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Magoffin, Perry and 1 more23 hr
Jan 1, 11:17 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningJKLClay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley and 4 more23 hr
Jan 1, 11:17 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningJKLEstill, Powell61 hr
Jan 1, 1:18 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBath, Fleming, Montgomery, Rowan42 min
Jan 1, 2:10 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMenifee35 min
Jan 1, 2:19 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMenifee, Powell, Wolfe41 min
Jan 1, 2:23 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBath, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan37 min
Jan 1, 2:28 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPulaski47 min
Jan 1, 2:40 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLMenifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe35 min
Jan 1, 2:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLElliott26 min
Jan 1, 3:02 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLElliott, Johnson, Martin, Morgan28 min
Jan 1, 3:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLaurel25 min
Jan 1, 3:09 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLJackson36 min
Jan 1, 3:13 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLPulaski, Wayne32 min
Jan 1, 3:29 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLOwsley31 min
Jan 1, 3:40 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLLaurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley35 min
Jan 1, 3:44 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMcCreary31 min
Jan 1, 3:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLKnott31 min
Jan 1, 4:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLClay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Owsley, Whitley36 min
Jan 1, 4:18 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMcCreary, Whitley27 min
Jan 1, 4:28 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Knox, McCreary, Whitley32 min
Jan 1, 4:33 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFloyd27 min
Jan 1, 4:37 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLKnott, Leslie, Perry23 min
Jan 1, 4:56 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie34 min
Jan 1, 5:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLKnott, Letcher, Perry25 min
Jan 1, 5:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLHarlan, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry36 min
Jan 1, 5:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike30 min
Jan 1, 5:42 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningJKLBreathitt, Estill, Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe15 hr
Jan 1, 5:46 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell, Harlan29 min
Jan 1, 5:56 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLLetcher34 min
Jan 1, 6:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike14 min
Jan 1, 6:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJKLHarlan32 min

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