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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 232, NWS Louisville, KY

August 6, 2022Butler County, Edmonson County, Warren County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 6, 2022, 2:09 PM CDT for Butler County, Edmonson County, Warren County, Kentucky. It was in force for 36 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
Aug 6, 2022, 2:09 PM CDT (19:09 UTC)
Expired
Aug 6, 2022, 2:45 PM CDT
In force
36 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Butler County, KY, Edmonson County, KY, Warren County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:12 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, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 113 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 2022-08-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-08-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
0 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1 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 severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 6, 12:56 PM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 12:56 PM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 6, 3:10 AM CDT, 10 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-070815-
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-
Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-
Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-
Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-
Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-
Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper,
English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport,
Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield,
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, Morgantown,
Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty,
Stanford, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence,
Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown,
Burkesville, and Albany
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022 /310 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Thunderstorms will be capable of heavy rainfall which can lead to
isolated instances of flash flood especially in low-lying areas with
poor drainage.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Thunderstorms will continue to be possible through the weekend and
into early next week. A few of the stronger storms could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed if water flows over roadways or
rivers exceed their banks.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move roughly from the southwest to the northeast at 5 to
15 mph.

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.

ALL/MJ

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 10:50 AM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1150 AM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

KYZ066-077-078-061615-
Russell KY-Casey KY-Adair KY-
1150 AM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Russell, south central Casey and east central Adair Counties through
1215 PM EDT/1115 AM CDT/...

At 1149 AM EDT/1049 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Liberty, moving east at 15 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Russell, south central Casey and east central Adair Counties,
including the following locations... Windsor, Pellyton, Teddy,
Dunnville, Gilpin, Rubert Ford, Cantown, Decatur, Evans Ford and
Evona.

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 3716 8514 3724 8513 3729 8484 3715 8485
      3712 8490 3710 8490
TIME...MOT...LOC 1549Z 274DEG 15KT 3720 8505

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

CSG
Special weather statement, Aug 6, 11:11 AM CDT, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1111 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

KYZ077-078-061645-
Russell KY-Adair KY-
1111 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Russell
and east central Adair Counties through 1145 AM CDT...

At 1111 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbia, moving east at 10 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.

Locations impacted include...
  Jamestown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3702 8526 3711 8526 3713 8508 3700 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 1611Z 273DEG 9KT 3706 8523

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

DM
Special weather statement, Aug 6, 11:31 AM CDT, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1131 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

KYZ077-061645-
Adair KY-
1131 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Adair
County through 1145 AM CDT...

At 1131 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Edmonton, moving northeast at 15 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Adair
County, including the following locations... Bliss, Nell, Weed,
Gradyville and Flatwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3701 8550 3703 8551 3706 8552 3707 8552
      3714 8538 3705 8532 3700 8550
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 238DEG 14KT 3705 8548

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

DM
Local storm report, Aug 6, 12:15 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
115 PM EDT SAT AUG 6 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0112 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 WSW VERSAILLES        38.05N 84.74W
08/06/2022                   WOODFORD           KY   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MULTIPLE ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLASH FLOODING
            WITHIN VERSAILLES AND ACROSS WOODFORD
            COUNTY.

&&

DM
Special weather statement, Aug 6, 12:20 PM CDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1220 PM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

KYZ072-061745-
Simpson KY-
1220 PM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Simpson
County through 1245 PM CDT...

At 1220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Portland, moving east at 10 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Simpson County, including the following locations... Geddes, Mcelroy
Ford and Peden Mill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3674 8657 3677 8641 3671 8641 3668 8642
      3665 8641 3665 8651 3664 8654 3664 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 270DEG 7KT 3666 8653

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

DM
Local storm report, Aug 6, 12:38 PM CDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
138 PM EDT SAT AUG 6 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0138 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SSE SALEM             37.04N 84.96W
08/06/2022                   RUSSELL            KY   911 CALL CENTER

            SOUTH HIGHWAY 76 CLOSED DUE TO FLASH
            FLOODING.

&&

DM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 6, 4:56 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClark, Madison3 hr
Aug 6, 8:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSimpson30 min
Aug 6, 9:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKCasey, Lincoln3 hr
Aug 6, 9:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen, Taylor34 min
Aug 6, 10:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTaylor15 min
Aug 6, 10:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCasey25 min
Aug 6, 11:09 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKWoodford20 min
Aug 6, 11:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair34 min
Aug 6, 11:29 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKWoodford4 hr
Aug 6, 11:31 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair14 min
Aug 6, 11:42 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKScott19 min
Aug 6, 11:43 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Casey, Russell3 hr
Aug 6, 11:52 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAdair, Russell3 hr
Aug 6, 11:59 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKScott3 hr
Aug 6, 12:12 PM CDTFlood WatchLMKAdair, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark and 25 more6 hr
Aug 6, 12:17 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson2 hr
Aug 6, 12:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSimpson25 min
Aug 6, 12:40 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Woodford3 hr
Aug 6, 12:46 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKHarrison3 hr
Aug 6, 2:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKFranklin, Henry, Shelby3 hr
Aug 6, 2:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKEdmonson, Hart36 min
Aug 6, 2:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren18 min
Aug 6, 2:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKSpencer38 min
Aug 6, 2:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Nelson32 min
Aug 6, 3:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen, Nelson33 min
Aug 6, 3:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKNelson, Spencer31 min
Aug 6, 3:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland, Metcalfe24 min
Aug 6, 3:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen, Marion, Taylor, Washington23 min
Aug 6, 3:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair29 min
Aug 6, 4:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Marion, Taylor30 min
Aug 6, 4:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCasey27 min
Aug 6, 7:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKJefferson2 hr
Aug 6, 4:24 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKFloyd, Harrison104 min
Aug 6, 4:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFloyd, Harrison30 min
Aug 6, 5:01 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKFloyd, Harrison60 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.