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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 84, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 2, 2023, 3:14 PM EDT for 6 counties in Kentucky; Switzerland County, Indiana. It was in force for 46 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 2, 2023, 3:14 PM EDT (19:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 2, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Switzerland County, IN, Boone County, KY, Gallatin County, KY, Grant County, KY, Kenton County, KY, Owen County, KY, Pendleton County, KY
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 108 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
- 35 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -96 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 653 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 174 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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 2, 3:02 PM EDT, 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 2, 3:02 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wilmington OH 302 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023 .SYNOPSIS... Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with thunderstorm activity peaking this evening. While scattered showers and embedded storms will also occur into Monday, there is less concern for severe storms. After some clearing Monday evening, more settled weather will set in Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure builds in. But showers and thunderstorms will return as a cold front moves through the area during the latter part of the week. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/... Convection firing in areas of 2-2.5k J/kg CAPE with MesoA showing area of 30-40kt of bulk shear currently over KY lifting further north into southern Ohio over the next few hours. This is in addition to DCAPES of 1000-1200 over the same area. The area with the least confidence of severe storms/possibly a lesser potential would be for areas north of Dayton, where bulk shear and instability not as favorable. While storm motion is fairly progressive, ample moisture will allow storms to produce intense rainfall rates, so will have to watch for clustering storms in a localized flood threat. Initial storm cluster over southeast Indiana/N KY headed into SW Ohio will be a precursor to a better potential for more widespread severe storms to push again into SE Indiana/northern KY beginning about 21z. An area of concern is outflow boundary interaction especially across far southern Ohio and Northern KY, which could back the low level flow, creating a potential for low level rotation. That being said, the main concern is damaging winds with these storms, especially with ample dry air aloft and steep low to mid level lapse rates. Large hail also possible. Strong/severe storms should exit the area after 02z, with lingering showers in the overall trough pattern and cloudy conditions overnight tonight. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/... Through the day Monday, lingering showers with some embedded thunderstorms along the back side of the loose upper level trough as it exits the region slowly. Best chance for scattered coverage of showers and some weak thunderstorms will be through central and south central Ohio, but with isolated showers and a stray storm further west. Diminishing coverage of showers for Monday evening, with just isolated chances mainly in central Ohio through about 02z, with coverage diminishing in areas to the west by 00z. Slightly moderated high temperatures near 80 to lower 80s, and then with partial clearing Monday night, lows in the lower 60s in the west, but still mid and even upper 60s east with later clearing. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... There will be a low chance for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday as humid and unstable conditions linger under weak high pressure. Convergence and lift along an approaching front may produce a better chance for convection on Thursday, followed by a diminishing threat Friday behind the front. With the boundary expected to stall south of Ohio, additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday and Sunday from a persistently unstable weather regime. Near normal highs in the mid and upper 80s are forecast for Tuesday through Thursday in the warm airmass in place across the Ohio Valley. Daytime readings may then fall back a few degrees to the upper 70s to mid 80s from Friday through Sunday as somewhat cooler air takes hold behind the front. && .AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Lower clouds are beginning to become more scattered as the region gets into a warm sector ahead of an advancing cold front. This will be short lived as MVFR ceilings will occur in showers and storms in the 18-03z timeframe, with lingering showers afterward. In possible heavy rain, lower MVFR visibilities or even IFR are possible in the 20-00z timeframe. Have timed tempo thunderstorms with expectations of convective models. After the main disturbance pushes through, MVFR ceilings expected overnight and lingering through 13-16z. OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms possible Monday afternoon and evening. && .ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OH...None. KY...None. IN...None. && SYNOPSIS...JDR NEAR TERM...JDR SHORT TERM...JDR LONG TERM...Coniglio AVIATION...JDR
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 2, 5:07 AM EDT, 10 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED National Weather Service Wilmington OH 507 AM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023 INZ050-058-059-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>062-030915- Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking- Preble-Montgomery-Greene- 507 AM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana, Central Ohio and West Central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. More showers and thunderstorms will move across the region, especially in the afternoon and evening. A few of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts the primary threat. In addition, some storms could produce heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ063>065-070>074-077>082-088-030915- Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone- Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis- Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- 507 AM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Southeast Indiana, Northeast Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, Central Ohio, South Central Ohio and Southwest Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. More showers and thunderstorms will move across the region, especially in the afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may be severe with damaging wind the primary threat. However, isolated large hail or a tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall that could result in localized flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 2, 1:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
152 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
INZ073-021830-
Ripley IN-
152 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF RIPLEY COUNTY
THROUGH 230 PM EDT...
At 152 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of
Osgood, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Sunman, Holton, Napoleon, Versailles Lake,
Otter Village, Ballstown, Penntown, New Marion and Interstate 74 at
State Route 101.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
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 3916 8544 3928 8519 3928 8507 3905 8511
3898 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 242DEG 26KT 3907 8542
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
McGinnisSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 2:16 PM EDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
216 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
INZ080-KYZ089-021900-
Switzerland IN-Carroll KY-
216 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF WESTERN SWITZERLAND
AND CARROLL COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...
At 215 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Madison, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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...
Carrollton, Vevay, Pleasant, Fairview, Ghent, Prestonville,
Brooksburg, Center Square, Braytown, Locust, Avonburg, Moorefield,
Allensville, Mount Sterling and Jacksonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Indiana...and northern Kentucky.
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 3874 8526 3873 8524 3870 8522 3869 8520
3888 8520 3890 8512 3890 8502 3878 8499
3876 8502 3869 8497 3866 8526 3872 8533
3874 8533
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 252DEG 25KT 3876 8530
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
McGinnisSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 2:17 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
217 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
INZ073-074-021900-
Ripley IN-Dearborn IN-
217 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN RIPLEY
AND SOUTHWESTERN DEARBORN COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...
At 217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of
Versailles, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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...
Milan, Dillsboro, Moores Hill, Farmers Retreat, Friendship, Cross
Plains, Rexville, Cold Springs, Benham and Olean.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Indiana.
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 3914 8511 3899 8497 3900 8500 3898 8500
3898 8504 3896 8505 3894 8512 3896 8512
3893 8514 3893 8520 3891 8521 3891 8540
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 238DEG 27KT 3892 8531
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
McGinnisSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 2:44 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
244 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
INZ075-080-KYZ090-091-095-021930-
Switzerland IN-Ohio IN-Boone KY-Gallatin KY-Grant KY-
244 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO, CENTRAL
SWITZERLAND, SOUTHERN BOONE, NORTHWESTERN GRANT AND GALLATIN COUNTIES
THROUGH 330 PM EDT...
At 244 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Vevay, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, and frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor
objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Locations impacted include...
Rising Sun, Warsaw, Florence, Glencoe, Patriot, Center Square,
Aberdeen, Ryle, Big Bone Lick, Interstate 71 at US Route 127, Steele
Bottom, Markland, Rabbit Hash, Beaverlick, Quercus Grove, North
Landing, Jacksonville, Egypt Bottom, US Route 42 at State Route 184
and Elliston.
This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 60 and 72.
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 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Indiana...and northern Kentucky.
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 3890 8509 3898 8472 3873 8464 3872 8499
3873 8500 3876 8502 3876 8503
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 257DEG 25KT 3880 8507
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
McGinnisSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 2:54 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 10:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Butler, Preble | 53 min |
| Jul 1, 11:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Butler, Miami, Montgomery, Preble | 49 min |
| Jul 1, 11:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clinton, Greene, Warren | 39 min |
| Jul 2, 12:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Darke, Miami, Shelby | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 12:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Champaign, Clark, Fayette, Madison | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 12:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Shelby | 36 min |
| Jul 2, 12:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Franklin, Madison, Pickaway | 48 min |
| Jul 2, 1:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hardin, Logan | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 1:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Licking | 63 min |
| Jul 2, 1:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hardin | 32 min |
| Jul 2, 2:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Hamilton | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 3:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Preble | 37 min |
| Jul 2, 3:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hamilton | 35 min |
| Jul 2, 3:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Champaign, Logan, Union | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 3:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Hamilton, Warren | 26 min |
| Jul 2, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hardin, Logan, Union | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 4:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont | 43 min |
| Jul 2, 4:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 4:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Delaware, Union | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 4:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Delaware, Union | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 5:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Scioto | 45 min |
| Jul 2, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Delaware | 20 min |
| Jul 2, 5:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Butler, Preble | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 5:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Pike, Scioto | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 5:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Darke, Preble | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 5:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Butler | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 5:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Montgomery | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 5:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Miami | 33 min |
| Jul 2, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Warren | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 6:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Scioto | 37 min |
| Jul 2, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Shelby | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 6:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Delaware, Union | 43 min |
| Jul 2, 6:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Miami | 45 min |
| Jul 2, 6:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clinton, Greene, Warren | 48 min |
| Jul 2, 6:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Logan, Union | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 6:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Champaign, Clark | 26 min |
| Jul 2, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clermont | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Fayette, Highland | 52 min |
| Jul 2, 7:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Madison | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 7:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Licking | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 7:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Delaware, Franklin, Pickaway, Union | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 7:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clermont | 28 min |
| Jul 2, 7:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Boone, Gallatin | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 2:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Gallatin | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 3:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 21 min |
| Jul 2, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Bracken, Pendleton | 27 min |
| Jul 2, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Bracken | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis | 42 min |
| Jul 1, 10:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley | 60 min |
| Jul 2, 1:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 2:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Switzerland | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 2:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 43 min |
| Jul 2, 2:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ripley | 50 min |
| Jul 2, 4:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fayette, Wayne | 45 min |
| Jul 2, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fayette, Franklin | 63 min |
| Jul 2, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fayette, Franklin, Union, Wayne | 44 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.