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Flash Flood Warning 11, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 8, 2022, 2:42 PM CDT for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 3 hr. 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 8, 2022, 2:42 PM CDT (19:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 8, 2022, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Adair County, KY, Clinton County, KY, Cumberland County, KY, Russell County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 151 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
- 1572 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -89 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 901 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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 Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jul 8, 2:40 PM CDT, 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 2:40 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Louisville KY 351 AM EDT Fri Jul 8 2022 INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>025-028>043-045>049-053>057- 064>067-077-078-090800- Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison- Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Hardin-Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble- Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon- Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison- Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Adair-Russell- Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Columbia, and Jamestown 351 AM EDT Fri Jul 8 2022 /251 AM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022/ This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Indiana and Central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Scattered clusters of storms will be possible today. Some storms will be strong to severe with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Scattered storms are expected Saturday. The best chance for any strong storms with gusty winds will be in southern Kentucky. Scattered strong storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Storms will move from west to east between 20-25 mph today. Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity can be erratic and constantly evolving. Please use this with caution and be prepared for changing conditions. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville. KYZ026-027-061>063-070>076-081-082-090800- Ohio-Grayson-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren- Monroe-Metcalfe-Cumberland-Clinton- Including the cities of Hartford, Leitchfield, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Burkesville, and Albany 251 AM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Scattered clusters of storms will be possible today. Some storms will be strong to severe with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours. Heat indices are once again likely to reach 105 degrees with the combination of high heat and humidity. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Scattered storms are expected Saturday. The best chance for any strong storms with gusty winds will be in southern Kentucky. Scattered strong storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Storms will move from west to east between 20-25 mph today. Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity can be erratic and constantly evolving. Please use this with caution and be prepared for changing conditions. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville. BTN/13
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 1:42 PM CDT, 1 hour before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
142 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
KYZ073>075-081900-
Monroe KY-Allen KY-Barren KY-
142 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Monroe,
southeastern Allen and southeastern Barren Counties through 200 PM
CDT...
At 141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Tompkinsville, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Tompkinsville around 200 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8613 3684 8600 3684 8567 3667 8569
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 273DEG 14KT 3676 8580
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DMSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 1:55 PM CDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
155 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
KYZ075-076-081-081930-
Metcalfe KY-Monroe KY-Cumberland KY-
155 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Monroe,
western Cumberland and southern Metcalfe Counties through 230 PM
CDT...
At 154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Tompkinsville, moving east at 25 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...
Tompkinsville around 205 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3668 8584 3681 8582 3684 8578 3684 8574
3691 8574 3693 8543 3667 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 1854Z 271DEG 22KT 3682 8576
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DMSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 2:02 PM CDT, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
202 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
KYZ077-078-081-082-081915-
Russell KY-Cumberland KY-Adair KY-Clinton KY-
202 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Clinton, southwestern Russell, northeastern Cumberland and southern
Adair Counties through 215 PM CDT...
At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Columbia, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Russell, northeastern Cumberland, southern Adair and north central
Clinton Counties, including the following locations... Bryan, Desda,
Cundiff, Gadberry, Breeding, Creelsboro, Fairplay, Crocus, Chance and
Inroad.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3692 8545 3695 8545 3695 8544 3696 8545
3705 8544 3710 8511 3682 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 279DEG 18KT 3700 8538
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
JMLSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 2:05 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
205 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
KYZ076-077-081-081930-
Metcalfe KY-Cumberland KY-Adair KY-
205 PM CDT Fri Jul 8 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Cumberland, southern Metcalfe and southwestern Adair Counties through
230 PM CDT...
At 205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edmonton, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Metcalfe,
north central Cumberland and southwestern Adair Counties, including
the following locations... Nell, Cofer, Curtis, Goodluck, Cedar
Flats, Gascon and Toria.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3690 8570 3698 8570 3703 8544 3686 8543
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 279DEG 18KT 3694 8562
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
JMLSpecial weather statement, Jul 8, 2:24 PM CDT, 18 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 12:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hardin | 26 min |
| Jul 8, 12:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Green | 28 min |
| Jul 8, 12:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 34 min |
| Jul 8, 12:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Boyle, Mercer | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 12:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Nelson | 63 min |
| Jul 8, 12:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Taylor | 32 min |
| Jul 8, 1:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Monroe | 26 min |
| Jul 8, 1:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson | 24 min |
| Jul 8, 1:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 22 min |
| Jul 8, 1:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 18 min |
| Jul 8, 1:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Casey, Russell | 27 min |
| Jul 8, 1:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 35 min |
| Jul 8, 2:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Adair | 13 min |
| Jul 8, 2:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Metcalfe | 25 min |
| Jul 8, 2:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe | 34 min |
| Jul 8, 2:19 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Russell | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 2:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 21 min |
| Jul 8, 2:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 19 min |
| Jul 8, 2:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Ohio | 26 min |
| Jul 8, 2:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 27 min |
| Jul 8, 2:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Ohio | 32 min |
| Jul 8, 3:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Butler | 23 min |
| Jul 8, 3:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Warren | 36 min |
| Jul 8, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Warren | 24 min |
| Jul 8, 4:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Barren | 29 min |
| Jul 8, 4:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 25 min |
| Jul 8, 5:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 29 min |
| Jul 8, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Logan | 14 min |
| Jul 8, 5:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 14 min |
| Jul 8, 8:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Orange | 35 min |
| Jul 8, 9:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Washington | 29 min |
| Jul 8, 9:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Dubois | 27 min |
| Jul 8, 9:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Dubois, Orange | 28 min |
| Jul 8, 10:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Perry | 35 min |
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Flash Flood Warnings in Kentucky, 2022Every flash flood warning in 2022
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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.