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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this tornado warning at Jan 1, 2022, 6:57 AM EST for Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was in force for 33 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
- Jan 1, 2022, 6:57 AM EST (11:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 1, 2022, 7:30 AM EST
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Pulaski County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:57 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 12:57 AM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 196 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
- 336 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -83 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 894 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 79 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 223 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 2.3
The text
As transmitted.
719
WFUS53 KJKL 011157
TORJKL
KYC199-011230-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0001.220101T1157Z-220101T1230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
657 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Pulaski County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 730 AM EST.
* At 657 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cains Store, or 15 miles south of Liberty, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Cains Store around 700 AM EST.
Pointer around 705 AM EST.
Hogue around 710 AM EST.
Science Hill around 715 AM EST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dabney and Shopville.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3712 8490 3718 8480 3724 8447 3711 8443
3703 8489 3705 8491 3709 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 1157Z 261DEG 42KT 3710 8489
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF3 follow-up statements
028
WWUS53 KJKL 011209
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
709 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
KYC199-011230-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220101T1230Z/
Pulaski KY-
709 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EST FOR CENTRAL
PULASKI COUNTY...
At 708 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Stab, or near Somerset, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Science Hill around 715 AM EST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dabney and Shopville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 8480 3717 8482 3718 8480 3724 8447
3711 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 1208Z 261DEG 42KT 3712 8472
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF425
WWUS53 KJKL 011216
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
716 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
KYC199-011230-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220101T1230Z/
Pulaski KY-
716 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EST FOR CENTRAL
PULASKI COUNTY...
At 716 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Science Hill, or near Somerset, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Dabney around 720 AM EST.
Shopville around 725 AM EST.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8471 3719 8472 3724 8447 3711 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 1216Z 261DEG 42KT 3714 8460
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF141
WWUS53 KJKL 011230
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
730 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
KYC199-011239-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220101T1230Z/
Pulaski KY-
730 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL PULASKI COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 730
AM EST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EST for south central
Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for locations to
the east.
LAT...LON 3708 8471 3719 8472 3724 8447 3711 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 1229Z 261DEG 42KT 3716 8443
$$
GREIFWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Jan 1, 5:45 AM EST, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 5:45 AM EST, 1 hour 12 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Jackson KY 545 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 .SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday) Issued at 545 AM EST SAT JAN 1 2022 10Z sfc analysis shows a nearly stationary front nearby with a wave of low pressure passing by to the north. This has lead to a steady flow of warm and moist air into eastern Kentucky with the boundary acting as a local focusing mechanism amid large scale ascent. As a result, a train of cells, some with lightning, are rolling over much of eastern Kentucky with heavy rain and the potential for rotation given the high shear environment. A tornado watch is in effect for western portions of the Cumberland Valley for likelihood of better organized cells there. A flash flood watch is in effect for the entire CWA with a long flood advisory and smaller flash flood warnings currently active. Temperatures in this situation are ridiculously warm for the start of January in Kentucky - ranging from the upper 60s in the south to the upper 50s in the north while dewpoints vary similarly from the mid 50s north to the mid 60s south. Winds have been variable with times of light readings but also a propensity for southwest breezes of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The models are pretty good agreement aloft through the short term portion of the forecast. They all depict a broad full latitude trough quickly moving into the High Plains today. This large scale feature then tightens considerably over the Southern Plains tonight - prolonging the deep layer southwest flow through Kentucky to its downstream. The core of this feature then digs through Dixie Alley and brings its axis of mid level energy into Kentucky by 00Z Monday as more significant height falls arrive. The GFS and NAM are most similar with this evolution and the strength of the pattern compared to the ECMWF but those differences are minimal over Kentucky. Accordingly, have favored the blended NBM as the starting point for the grids, though with considerable contribution from the CAMs consensus guidance for PoPs and QPF in the near term. Sensible weather will feature a very active period to start the new year with flooding rains, gusty winds, and potential severe weather today giving way to falling temperatures and colder conditions on Sunday and snow that night. The flooding rains threat will linger into tonight as the train of showers and storms continue with only a small shift north then back south through the next 24 hours. It does appear that a wave will develop on the larger system's front lingering the heavy rain and flooding potential well into tonight. Very mild conditions linger south of the main front today with record highs likely - despite the heavy rain and storms around. The HRRR shows some higher wind gusts making it to the surface from late morning into this afternoon across a good portion of the Cumberland Valley with the higher terrain nearer to Virginia also under the gun. Accordingly, have issued an SPS addressing this concern, though the flooding rains remain the chief worry through the short term forecast. the main adjustments to the forecast from the NBM were to beef up the PoPs and QPF through today and also to blend with the 90 percentile winds for higher sustained speeds and gusts this afternoon more similar to the HRRR predictions. Temperatures where only edited for spot specific values. .LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday) Issued at 545 AM EST SAT JAN 1 2022 A pivot toward a more true winter has arrived, as the long term begins with a departing wave and associated cold front. An upper level positively tilted shortwave will pivot across the Tennessee Valley to start the period, bringing much cooler air to the region. Guidance is in fairly good agreement with this transition, but the GFS remains the most bullish with QPF. As such, have gone with a solution closer to the blend. Soundings support a gradual transition to snow Sunday night, as low levels are saturated and thermal profiles fall below 0C. The best window of opportunity will come late Sunday evening and to 12z Monday, but chances will decreasing from west to east during this time. The biggest uncertainties remain on how much lingering moisture there will be as temperatures decrease Sunday evening. With anomalously warm temperatures felt through the end of December and into the new year, it may be a challenge for ground temperatures to support much accumulation, particularly in the lower elevations. With that said, did bump up accumulations atop the highest terrain (~2500ft+), as colder air advects in much quicker in these locations. For this package, the thinking is for minimal accumulations across the greater part of the CWA, mainly on grassy surfaces. Elevations above 2500 feet could see between 1-2 inches with locally higher amounts possible atop Black Mtn. Upper level zonal flow across much of the CONUS will then follow for Tuesday and Wednesday, as a quickly passing surface high meanders across the Ohio Valley. Into Wednesday, an upper level trough will shift southeast out of Central Canada, supporting a low and stout cold front at the surface. Timing with this transition vary quite largely within operational models. The operational GFS suggests a quicker progression, but lower QPF. The ECMWF and Canadian are a bit slower, but suggest a better opportunity for PoPs. This is replicated within ensemble cluster analysis as well, with 22% of Euro members depicting a deeper trough aligned across the Mid Mississippi Valley. However, 33% of GEFS members suggests this to be aligned further north, across the Great Lakes and into the Ohio Valley during the same time period. A similar case of post-frontal precipitation transition will again be possible Thursday night, but details remain too fine for any confidence. High pressure will then arrive to carry us through the end of the period, with dry and very cool weather expected. Temperatures through the period will vary as a couple of disturbances take aim at Eastern Kentucky. To start, Monday afternoon highs will be chilly, in the mid and upper 30s and warming into the upper 40s and low 50s by Wednesday. An approaching frontal boundary will bring highs into the low and mid 40s Thursday, before CAA limits highs Friday to the upper 20s and low 30s. As with highs, lows will vary, but generally, be below average. Sunday night into Monday will see values in the low to mid 20s, before further cooling with the help of most clear skies, into the upper teens to lower 20s Monday night. Return flow along with increasing cloud cover will allow for a rebound Wednesday and Thursday, with lows these nights ranging from the low to upper 30s. A passing cold front will then bring lows ranging from the mid to upper teens Thursday night and into Friday morning. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night) ISSUED AT 120 AM EST SAT JAN 1 2022 Mostly MVFR ceilings start the 06Z TAF period with poor flying conditions expected through Saturday as periods of moderate to heavy rain from showers and storms moving across the forecast area. Ceilings will eventually drop to IFR by the early morning hours of Saturday before probably slowly improving to MVFR throughout the day. Visibilities will also be reduced at times, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Southwesterly winds will be 5-10 kts through early Saturday morning, increasing to 10-15 kts with gusts of 20-30 kts during the afternoon and early evening. Wind shear will be possible at times, but was left out of the TAFs as much of it will be translated to the sfc with the heavier showers and storms. && .JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through this evening for KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068- 069-079-080-083-104-106>109-111-112-114. Flood Watch through late tonight for KYZ084>088-110-113-115>120. && SHORT TERM...GREIF LONG TERM...BB AVIATION...CMF/GREIF
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 1:05 AM EST, 5 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 105 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-104-106>109-111-112-020915- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Elliott- Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, and Jackson 105 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected overnight tonight, along with a possibility of thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected through Saturday night, with widespread 2 to 3 inch rainfall amounts likely. Isolated higher amounts are possible. Flooding may occur in locations which receive the heaviest rainfall. There is also a potential for thunderstorms Saturday and Saturday night, some of which could contain damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out. Outside of thunderstorms, breezy southwest wind gusts up to 35 mph will occur Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance may be requested tonight through Saturday night. KYZ087-088-110-113-115-117>120-020915- Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 105 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are possible overnight tonight, along with a possibility of thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are possible Saturday, but are more likely Saturday night, with widespread total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches forecast. Isolated higher amounts cannot be ruled out. Flooding may occur in locations which receive the heaviest rainfall. There is also a potential for thunderstorms Saturday and Saturday night, some of which could contain damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out. Outside of thunderstorms, breezy southwest wind gusts up to 35 mph will occur Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance may be requested tonight through Saturday night. KYZ084>086-116-020915- McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Clay- Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, and Manchester 105 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...TORNADO WATCH 2 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Rounds of thunderstorms will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area overnight. Some of these storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts the main threat, though a tornado or two will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are possible Saturday, but are more likely Saturday night, with widespread total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches forecast. Isolated higher amounts cannot be ruled out. Flooding may occur in locations which receive the heaviest rainfall. There is also a potential for thunderstorms Saturday and Saturday night, some of which could contain damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out. Outside of thunderstorms, breezy southwest wind gusts up to 35 mph will occur Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged pass on any severe or flood reports to the National Weather Service through Saturday night. KYZ068-069-079-080-083-114-020915- Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Owsley- Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, and Booneville 105 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 2 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Rounds of thunderstorms will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area overnight. Some of these storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts the main threat, though a tornado or two will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected through Saturday night, with widespread 2 to 3 inch rainfall amounts likely. Isolated higher amounts are possible. Flooding may occur in locations which receive the heaviest rainfall. There is also a potential for thunderstorms Saturday and Saturday night, some of which could contain damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out. Outside of thunderstorms, breezy southwest wind gusts up to 35 mph will occur Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged pass on any severe or flood reports to the National Weather Service through Saturday night. HAL/GREIF
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 1, 4:35 AM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 435 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 KYZ068-069-079-080-083>088-113-115>118-120-012200- Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox- Bell-Harlan-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 435 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...Strong Wind Gusts Possible Late This Morning and Afternoon... A potent weather system is moving through the area and this will likely bring some strong wind gusts to portions of eastern Kentucky from late this morning into the afternoon. Look for wind gusts as high as 40 mph to affect a good portion of the Cumberland Valley during as well as over the higher terrain nearer the Virginia border. Additional gusty winds will be possible with any thunderstorm throughout the day and into the evening. GREIF
Special weather statement, Jan 1, 5:10 AM EST, 1 hour 47 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
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Jan 1, 5:49 AM EST, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
549 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
KYZ058-068-069-079-011130-
Jackson KY-Estill KY-Rockcastle KY-Pulaski KY-
549 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Estill,
north central Pulaski, Jackson and Rockcastle Counties through 630 AM
EST...
At 548 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bee Lick, or 12 miles west of Mount Vernon, 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...
Ottowa, Quail, Indian Lakes Park, Bromo, Gum Sulphur and Level
Green around 555 AM EST.
Maretburg, Spiro, Hiatt, Wabp and Sand Springs around 600 AM EST.
Mount Vernon, Muellersville, Renfro Valley, Lake Linville, Hummel,
Wildie, Burr, Roundstone, Wellhope and Pine Hill around 605 AM
EST.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Bummer, Dudley
Station, Orlando, Flat Rock, Donaro, Withers, Sinks, Disputanta,
Goochland, Johnetta, Loam, Cooksburg, Robinet, Threelinks, Jep Hill,
Dango, Horse Lick, Ardery, Collingsworth, Eglon, Sandgap, Clover
Bottom, Kerby Knob, Middlefork, Waneta, Hurley, Shop Branch, Brazil,
Atkinstown, Dabolt, Alcorn, Hisel, McKee, Macedonia, Turkey Foot,
Lakes, New Zion, Bradshaw, Wind Cave, Foxtown, Gray Hawk and Privett.
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 3736 8456 3733 8451 3734 8450 3748 8444
3747 8438 3754 8434 3751 8426 3752 8420
3756 8416 3756 8409 3763 8412 3768 8401
3738 8382 3723 8473
TIME...MOT...LOC 1048Z 255DEG 44KT 3734 8456
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Jan 1, 5:52 AM EST, 1 hour 5 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
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Jan 1, 6:26 AM EST, 31 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
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Jan 1, 6:28 AM EST, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
628 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
KYZ110-113-119-120-011215-
Martin KY-Floyd KY-Knott KY-Pike KY-
628 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Martin, northeastern Knott, central Floyd and northern Pike Counties
through 715 AM EST...
At 627 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Langley, or 11 miles south of Prestonsburg, 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...
Aluba, Justell, Harold, Ivel, Grethel, Osborn and Galveston around
635 AM EST.
Pikeville, Betsy Layne, Boldman and Coal Run around 640 AM EST.
Coal Run Village, Gulnare, Zebulon and McCombs around 645 AM EST.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Meta, Piso, Jarad,
Heenan, Raccoon, Sidney, Varney, Heisey, Conder, Kimper, Forest
Hills, Canada, Belfry, Huddy, Turkey Creek, Mcandrews, Rural,
Whitepost, Hardy, Aflex, Phelps and Board Tree.
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 3738 8294 3749 8292 3754 8288 3758 8290
3774 8232 3767 8230 3766 8224 3762 8221
3763 8219 3765 8218 3762 8218 3758 8213
3757 8214 3755 8213 3756 8210 3754 8206
3754 8202
TIME...MOT...LOC 1127Z 254DEG 44KT 3752 8278
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GREIFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 11:15 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Fleming | 45 min |
| Dec 31, 11:56 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rowan | 34 min |
| Jan 1, 3:47 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Laurel, Leslie and 2 more | 5 hr |
| Jan 1, 4:17 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Perry | 8 hr |
| Jan 1, 4:31 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Rockcastle | 44 min |
| Jan 1, 5:01 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Laurel, Leslie, Owsley, Perry | 7 hr |
| Jan 1, 5:10 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Rockcastle | 50 min |
| Jan 1, 5:12 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Lee, Rockcastle | 6 hr |
| Jan 1, 5:49 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Rockcastle | 41 min |
| Jan 1, 5:52 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd | 38 min |
| Jan 1, 5:54 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Jackson, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 36 min |
| Jan 1, 5:58 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Jackson, Knott, Laurel, Lee and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Jan 1, 6:06 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd, Pike | 4 hr |
| Jan 1, 6:08 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, Perry | 5 hr |
| Jan 1, 6:18 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Jackson, Rockcastle | 5 hr |
| Jan 1, 6:26 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Owsley | 49 min |
| Jan 1, 6:28 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd, Pike | 47 min |
| Jan 1, 6:43 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Floyd, Pike | 32 min |
| Jan 1, 6:47 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Pulaski, Rockcastle | 43 min |
| Jan 1, 6:52 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 4 hr |
| Jan 1, 7:22 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 39 min |
| Jan 1, 7:25 AM EST | Tornado Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 20 min |
| Jan 1, 7:42 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 48 min |
| Jan 1, 7:45 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 5 hr |
| Jan 1, 7:51 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin, Martin, Pike | 4 hr |
| Jan 1, 7:51 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Owsley, Rockcastle | 39 min |
| Jan 1, 8:29 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 31 min |
| Jan 1, 8:57 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 18 min |
| Jan 1, 9:18 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Pike | 117 min |
| Jan 1, 10:31 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Owsley | 28 hr |
| Jan 1, 10:31 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Lee | 45 hr |
| Jan 1, 10:31 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 3 days |
| Jan 1, 11:07 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Magoffin, Perry and 1 more | 23 hr |
| Jan 1, 11:17 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley and 4 more | 23 hr |
| Jan 1, 11:17 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill, Powell | 61 hr |
| Jan 1, 1:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, Rowan | 42 min |
| Jan 1, 2:10 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Menifee | 35 min |
| Jan 1, 2:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Menifee, Powell, Wolfe | 41 min |
| Jan 1, 2:23 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bath, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan | 37 min |
| Jan 1, 2:28 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pulaski | 47 min |
| Jan 1, 2:40 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe | 35 min |
| Jan 1, 2:49 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott | 26 min |
| Jan 1, 3:02 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Johnson, Martin, Morgan | 28 min |
| Jan 1, 3:05 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Laurel | 25 min |
| Jan 1, 3:09 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson | 36 min |
| Jan 1, 3:13 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Pulaski, Wayne | 32 min |
| Jan 1, 3:29 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Owsley | 31 min |
| Jan 1, 3:40 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley | 35 min |
| Jan 1, 3:44 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary | 31 min |
| Jan 1, 3:59 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knott | 31 min |
| Jan 1, 4:09 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Owsley, Whitley | 36 min |
| Jan 1, 4:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary, Whitley | 27 min |
| Jan 1, 4:28 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell, Knox, McCreary, Whitley | 32 min |
| Jan 1, 4:33 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd | 27 min |
| Jan 1, 4:37 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knott, Leslie, Perry | 23 min |
| Jan 1, 4:56 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie | 34 min |
| Jan 1, 5:05 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knott, Letcher, Perry | 25 min |
| Jan 1, 5:24 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Harlan, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 36 min |
| Jan 1, 5:30 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 30 min |
| Jan 1, 5:42 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Menifee, Morgan, Powell, Wolfe | 15 hr |
| Jan 1, 5:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Harlan | 29 min |
| Jan 1, 5:56 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Letcher | 34 min |
| Jan 1, 6:01 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 14 min |
| Jan 1, 6:13 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan | 32 min |
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