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Flash Flood Warning 11, NWS Louisville, KY

July 8, 20224 counties in Kentucky

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

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

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2022-07-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1572 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2022-07-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 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
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

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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 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, Jul 8, 2:51 AM CDT, 11 hours 51 minutes before
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

DM
Special 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

DM
Special 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

JML
Special 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

JML
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 2:24 PM CDT, 18 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 12:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHardin26 min
Jul 8, 12:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen28 min
Jul 8, 12:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLarue34 min
Jul 8, 12:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBoyle, Mercer3 hr
Jul 8, 12:47 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKNelson63 min
Jul 8, 12:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTaylor32 min
Jul 8, 1:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Monroe26 min
Jul 8, 1:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKEdmonson24 min
Jul 8, 1:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKRussell22 min
Jul 8, 1:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMonroe18 min
Jul 8, 1:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKCasey, Russell27 min
Jul 8, 1:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMonroe35 min
Jul 8, 2:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair13 min
Jul 8, 2:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMetcalfe25 min
Jul 8, 2:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Cumberland, Metcalfe34 min
Jul 8, 2:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Russell3 hr
Jul 8, 2:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio21 min
Jul 8, 2:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKRussell19 min
Jul 8, 2:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Ohio26 min
Jul 8, 2:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton27 min
Jul 8, 2:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Ohio32 min
Jul 8, 3:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler23 min
Jul 8, 3:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKWarren36 min
Jul 8, 4:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Warren24 min
Jul 8, 4:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren29 min
Jul 8, 4:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan25 min
Jul 8, 5:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan29 min
Jul 8, 5:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLogan14 min
Jul 8, 5:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan14 min
Jul 8, 8:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOrange35 min
Jul 8, 9:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWashington29 min
Jul 8, 9:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKDubois27 min
Jul 8, 9:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKDubois, Orange28 min
Jul 8, 10:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKPerry35 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.