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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 57, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 5, 2023, 5:40 PM EDT for Grant County, Owen County, Kentucky. It was in force for 35 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
- Apr 5, 2023, 5:40 PM EDT (21:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2023, 6:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Grant County, KY, Owen County, KY
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 123 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
- 630 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -189 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1078 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 386 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 377 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.5
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 Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 5, 3:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 21 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 3:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
319 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will push through the middle Ohio Valley tonight
with showers ending west to east Thursday morning. Surface high
pressure will provide dry conditions starting late Thursday.
Temperatures will start below normal on Thursday, then warm up
to above average readings by early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Continuing to track pre-frontal convection shifting east through
the forecast area this evening. Most areas north and west of
I-71 have stabilized due to multiple rounds of showers, with
radar trends showing a decreasing reflectivity pattern. However,
to the southeast, partly sunny skies have led to temperatures
well into the 80s. Will need to watch this area carefully as
forcing moves into the Lower Scioto River Valley and
north/northeast KY early this evening.
Low pressure located near Lake Superior will continue toward
Hudson Bay tonight. A cold front will slowly push east tonight,
clearing the CWA by midnight... though post- frontal showers
will likely continue through the near- term period.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Guidance is tracking a subtle wave traveling northeast along the
departing frontal boundary tonight. This will likely delay the
end of showers across our southeast counties until mid-morning
Thursday. This will lead to a mostly cloudy day with cool post-
frontal temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
Skies begin to clear Thursday night as high pressure builds in
from the west. Radiational cooling allows temperatures to dip
into the mid-30s north to low-40s south.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Center of surface high pressure across the Great Lakes at the
beginning of the period will gradually shift off to the mid Atlantic
early next week. This sprawling ridge will extend into the forecast
area through the period. This is just a very small chance of some
showers Monday afternoon and evening as a mid level disturbance
tracks southeast. Outside of that slight chance, it will be dry.
Temperatures will start out a bit below normal but a warming trend
will occur with highs well into the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday with
lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s at that point.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Showers with embedded thunder to continue to impact Cincinnati
terminals along with DAY in the near term... followed by ILN and
Columbus terminals over the next hour or two. Beyond this, a
continuous line of storms will push through the region from west
to east. Based on current radar trends (which show timing an
hour or two faster than latest CAM guidance), the line will
impact area terminals late in the afternoon through early
evening hours.
Gusty winds will continue to be possible through around 00Z,
especially in and around storms.
Guidance has backed off a bit on MVFR ceilings following the
overnight passage of the cold front. This is the most uncertain
part of the forecast. Have included a relatively short period
below 3,000 feet for now and will continue to monitor.
.OUTLOOK...No significant weather expected.
&&
.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ026-034-035-
042>044-051>053-060>062-070>072-077-078.
KY...Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ089>098.
IN...Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for INZ050-058-059-
066-073>075-080.
&&
SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 3:34 AM EDT, 14 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 334 AM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023 OHZ026-034-035-042>044-061100- Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- 334 AM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for West Central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Strong to severe storms will be possible, with the greatest threat expected between 2 PM and 10 PM EDT. The primary severe weather threat will be damaging winds. However, large hail and a few tornadoes may occur as well. A strong tornado is also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon and evening. KYZ099-100-OHZ045-046-054>056-063>065-073-074-079>082-088-061100- Mason-Lewis-Union OH-Delaware-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Fayette OH- Pickaway-Fairfield-Ross-Hocking-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- 334 AM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northeast Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, Central Ohio, South Central Ohio and Southwest Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Strong to severe storms will be possible, with the greatest threat expected between 2 PM and 10 PM EDT. The primary severe weather threat will be damaging winds. Isolated large hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. In addition, gusty winds around 40 mph are forecast outside of precipitation. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon and evening. INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>098-OHZ051>053-060>062-070>072- 077-078-061100- Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio- Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant- Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Preble-Montgomery- Greene-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Hamilton-Clermont- 334 AM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana, Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio and West Central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Strong to severe storms will be possible, with the greatest threat expected between 2 PM and 10 PM EDT. The primary severe weather threat will be damaging winds. Isolated large hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 5, 4:47 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
447 PM EDT WED APR 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0415 PM TSTM WND DMG 5 SSW BLUE ASH 39.18N 84.42W
04/05/2023 HAMILTON OH EMERGENCY MNGR
12 INCH TREE DOWN, BLOCKING ROAD ON GRAND VISTA AVENUE.
&&
JEGLocal storm report, Apr 5, 4:58 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
458 PM EDT WED APR 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0455 PM TSTM WND GST KI23 WASHINGTON CH APT 39.57N 83.42W
04/05/2023 M47 MPH FAYETTE OH AWOS
&&
JEGSpecial weather statement, Apr 5, 5:12 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
512 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023
OHZ064-065-052200-
Fairfield OH-Pickaway OH-
512 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF FAIRFIELD AND
CENTRAL PICKAWAY COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...
At 511 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Williamsport,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or
death.
Locations impacted include...
Lancaster, Circleville, Ashville, Baltimore, South Bloomfield,
Bremen, Williamsport, Pleasantville, Logan Elm Village, Hide-A-Way
Hills, Royalton, Lithopolis, Fox, Amanda, Thurston, Stoutsville,
Carroll, Rushville, Tarlton and Darbyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and southwestern Ohio.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3966 8238 3966 8249 3957 8273 3956 8273
3951 8311 3951 8317 3973 8314 3980 8284
3980 8282 3991 8247 3984 8247 3983 8240
3975 8240 3974 8237
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 252DEG 49KT 3961 8309
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KCLocal storm report, Apr 5, 5:33 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
533 PM EDT WED APR 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0454 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 W LEESBURG 39.35N 83.58W
04/05/2023 HIGHLAND OH 911 CALL CENTER
NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
&&
JEGLocal storm report, Apr 5, 5:38 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Mercer | 45 min |
| Apr 5, 2:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Darke | 30 min |
| Apr 5, 2:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Auglaize | 49 min |
| Apr 5, 2:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Darke, Shelby | 32 min |
| Apr 5, 2:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Preble | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 2:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Shelby | 30 min |
| Apr 5, 2:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Miami, Shelby | 37 min |
| Apr 5, 3:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hamilton | 29 min |
| Apr 5, 4:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, Warren | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 4:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clermont, Hamilton | 31 min |
| Apr 5, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clinton, Fayette | 39 min |
| Apr 5, 4:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont, Highland | 45 min |
| Apr 5, 4:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clinton, Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Ross | 51 min |
| Apr 5, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Fairfield, Pickaway | 48 min |
| Apr 5, 5:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Licking | 35 min |
| Apr 5, 5:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Licking | 27 min |
| Apr 5, 6:28 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILN | Hamilton | 5 hr |
| Apr 5, 3:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Boone | 29 min |
| Apr 5, 6:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Bracken, Pendleton, Robertson | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 6:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Bracken, Mason, Robertson | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 7:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis, Mason, Robertson | 27 min |
| Apr 5, 9:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Fayette, Union, Wayne | 26 min |
| Apr 5, 3:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Franklin, Ripley | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 3:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Dearborn, Ripley | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 3:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Franklin | 36 min |
| Apr 5, 4:05 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley | 9 hr |
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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.