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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 80, NWS Wilmington, OH

July 1, 2023Grant County, Owen County, Pendleton County, Kentucky

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 1, 2023, 2:28 AM EDT for Grant County, Owen County, Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was in force for 15 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
Jul 1, 2023, 2:28 AM EDT (06:28 UTC)
Expired
Jul 1, 2023, 2:43 AM EDT
In force
15 min
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Grant County, KY, Owen County, KY, Pendleton County, KY

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:27 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 114 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2023-07-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1361 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2023-07-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1361 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-84 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1290 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
2.3

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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 Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 1, 2:07 AM EDT, 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 1, 2:07 AM EDT, 21 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 30, 5:00 AM EDT, 21 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
500 AM EDT Fri Jun 30 2023

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-010900-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-
Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-
Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-
Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-
Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-Pickaway-
Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
500 AM EDT Fri Jun 30 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana,
Southeast Indiana, Northeast Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, Central
Ohio, South Central Ohio, Southwest Ohio and West Central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible
Saturday into Monday. Some of the storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind as well as locally heavy rainfall. Isolated
large hail or even a tornado are possible Saturday afternoon and
evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 1, 12:12 AM EDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1212 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

INZ073>075-080-KYZ090>093-OHZ070-077-078-010445-
Switzerland IN-Ripley IN-Ohio IN-Dearborn IN-Boone KY-Kenton KY-
Campbell KY-Gallatin KY-Hamilton OH-Clermont OH-Butler OH-
1212 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...GUSTY WINDS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO, EAST CENTRAL RIPLEY,
DEARBORN, NORTHEASTERN SWITZERLAND, KENTON, CAMPBELL, BOONE, EASTERN
GALLATIN, HAMILTON, SOUTH CENTRAL BUTLER AND NORTHWESTERN CLERMONT
COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 AM EDT...

At 1210 AM EDT, gusty winds were located along a line extending from
near Fairfield to near Cleves to Moores Hill, moving southeast at 45
mph.  Wind gusts will be out in front of the main line of storms.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, Covington, Florence, Independence,
Norwood, Forest Park, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville,
Blue Ash, Springdale, Reading, Montgomery, Harrison, North College
Hill, Madeira and Edgewood.

Those in downtown Cincinnati are in the path of these gusty winds
and should prepare for hazardous weather conditions.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 66 and 77.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 17.
 I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 2 and 19.
 I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 167 and 191.
 I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 19.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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 3917 8522 3924 8483 3943 8458 3907 8407
      3883 8440 3880 8461 3880 8463 3879 8466
      3875 8488
TIME...MOT...LOC 0410Z 320DEG 39KT 3933 8459 3918 8478 3913 8508

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH

Novak
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 12:16 AM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1216 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

INZ073-010445-
Ripley IN-
1216 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHERN RIPLEY
COUNTY THROUGH 1245 AM EDT...

At 1216 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Greensburg,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, nickel size hail, and very heavy
         rain.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor
         objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Holton, Napoleon, Millhousen, Versailles
Lake, Otter Village, Ballstown and New Marion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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 3920 8544 3929 8525 3914 8510 3897 8543
      3900 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 329DEG 23KT 3929 8547

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Novak
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 12:44 AM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1244 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

KYZ091>093-096-OHZ077>080-010515-
Boone KY-Pendleton KY-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-Hamilton OH-Clermont OH-
Highland OH-Brown OH-
1244 AM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KENTON,
CAMPBELL, CENTRAL BOONE, NORTHEASTERN PENDLETON, SOUTHEASTERN
HAMILTON, CLERMONT, CENTRAL BROWN AND SOUTHERN HIGHLAND COUNTIES
THROUGH 115 AM EDT...

At 1243 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Blanchester to Coldstream to near Oakbrook,
moving southeast at 55 mph.  Winds will become gusty out in front of
the storm.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor
         objects.

Locations impacted include...
Covington, Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Edgewood,
Alexandria, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, Highland Heights, Hillsboro,
Taylor Mill, Fort Wright, Georgetown, Southgate, Crestview Hills,
Lakeside Park, Claryville, Oakbrook and Forestville.

This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 176 and 185.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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 3901 8485 3906 8440 3926 8401 3925 8384
      3922 8384 3922 8381 3924 8380 3912 8337
      3907 8338 3904 8347 3902 8361 3902 8367
      3896 8368 3888 8390 3881 8439
TIME...MOT...LOC 0443Z 296DEG 47KT 3921 8395 3903 8432 3898 8473

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

Novak
Local storm report, Jul 1, 1:26 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 1, 2:16 AM EDT, 12 minutes before
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 1, 12:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClermont, Hamilton33 min
Jul 1, 12:44 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBrown, Clermont, Highland31 min
Jul 1, 2:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLicking44 min
Jul 1, 2:56 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLicking49 min
Jul 1, 3:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNAuglaize31 min
Jul 1, 5:33 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPreble42 min
Jul 1, 9:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNChampaign37 min
Jul 1, 10:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNDarke, Miami33 min
Jul 1, 1:01 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNBoone, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Owen44 min
Jul 1, 1:41 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatILNBoone, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and 1 more49 min
Jul 1, 2:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNCarroll44 min
Jul 1, 2:34 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBoone, Kenton26 min
Jul 1, 2:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNGallatin, Owen25 min
Jul 1, 3:01 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNBoone, Gallatin, Grant, Owen29 min
Jul 1, 3:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNGallatin, Grant25 min
Jul 1, 3:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNCarroll38 min
Jul 1, 3:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNCarroll, Gallatin, Grant, Owen48 min
Jul 1, 8:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNOwen27 min
Jul 1, 12:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNRipley29 min
Jul 1, 12:31 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNDearborn, Ripley44 min
Jul 1, 3:07 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNDearborn, Ohio23 min
Jul 1, 9:21 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNOhio24 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.