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River Flood Advisory 21, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood advisory at Apr 1, 2023, 8:46 AM EDT for Lee County, Kentucky. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2023, 8:46 AM EDT (12:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2023, 8:38 AM EDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Lee County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Kentucky River at Heidelberg (HLDK2). The gauge peaked at 18.46 ft at Apr 2, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03282000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
031
WGUS83 KJKL 011246
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
846 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
The next statement will be issued by 8 PM EDT this evening.
&&
KYC065-020100-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.Y.0022.230401T1246Z-230404T1200Z/
/RAVK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Red Lick Road,
Millers Creek Road, Dark Hollow Road, and Noland Creek Road flood
in several places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of around
20.8 feet late tonight or early Sunday morning, before
beginning to recede.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-020100-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.230401T1246Z-230404T0000Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...From this morning to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of around
18.7 feet tonight, before beginning to recede.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
JP5 follow-up statements
120
WGUS83 KJKL 011836
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
236 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
The next statement will be issued 1130 PM this evening.
&&
KYC065-020645-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230404T1200Z/
/RAVK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
236 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by runoff from excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Red Lick Road,
Millers Creek Road, Dark Hollow Road, and Noland Creek Road flood
in several places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8
feet on Sunday, and then begin to recede.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-020645-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T0000Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
236 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by runoff from excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of around
18.9 feet on Sunday morning, and then begin to recede.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
JP011
WGUS83 KJKL 020310
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1110 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
The next statement will be issued by 11 am EDT.
&&
KYC065-021515-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230404T0600Z/
/RAVK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1110 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Red Lick Road,
Millers Creek Road, Dark Hollow Road, and Noland Creek Road flood
in several places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-021515-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T1800Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1110 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
GREIF748
WGUS83 KJKL 021452
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1052 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
The next statement will be issued by 11 PM EDT.
&&
KYC065-030330-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230404T0600Z/
/RAVK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Red Lick Road,
Millers Creek Road, Dark Hollow Road, and Noland Creek Road flood
in several places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is near crest and will begin to recede
this afternoon and is expected to continue to recede over the
next few days.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-030330-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T1800Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is receding and will continue to recede.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
JP831
WGUS83 KJKL 030329
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1129 PM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued 11 am EDT.
&&
KYC065-031530-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230404T0600Z/
/RAVK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 PM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Friday
morning.
- Action stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-031530-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T1800Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 PM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High water caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.6 feet Friday
morning.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
GREIF382
WGUS83 KJKL 031238
FLSJKL
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
838 AM EDT Mon Apr 3 2023
...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
KYC129-031345-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T1238Z/
/HLDK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 AM EDT Mon Apr 3 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- This will be the last statement at Heidelberg for this event.
- Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 11.6 feet
Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
VORSTWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood advisory went out at Apr 1, 7:50 AM EDT, 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 7:50 AM EDT, 56 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Jackson KY 750 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 .UPDATE... Issued at 750 AM EDT SAT APR 1 2023 Showers and storms have generally ended across Eastern Kentucky this morning. As such, have removed the mention of thunder and any lingering showers in the far east will be out within the next hour. Clear skies are filling in nicely, before lower clouds return later this afternoon into tonight. Have refined sky grids to better match the latest satellite trends. Have also loaded and blended in the latest T/Td/Wind obs for consistency. Updated grids along with a new set of zones/radio products have been sent out. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday) Issued at 458 AM EDT SAT APR 1 2023 Convection really grew upscale through Central Kentucky early this morning, forming a QLCS which has tracked through the CWA. Fortunately, the last of activity will shift out of Eastern Kentucky this morning with generally isolated thunderstorm chances that could bring down some gusty winds ahead of the cold frontal boundary before 12z. In behind this initial front, clearing skies are filling in across west and Central Kentucky, finding us briefly into mid day. The next focus becomes strong to damaging environmental winds driven by a tight pressure gradient and strong LLJ. HREF means suggest 50- 60 mph surface gusts mid morning through mid afternoon for our northern half of counties along with BUFKIT mean momentum transfer values as high as 60 kts in some guidance. As such, will continue the High Wind Warning as is, with a Wind Advisory elsewhere through this afternoon. Sustained winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 60+ mph are expected, with the highest of these values across elevated and exposed locations in the SE along Virginia into the afternoon. As the low traverses further north and east today, winds will slacken into the overnight, becoming light by Sunday morning. Outside of the wind threat, a secondary cold front is expected to drop southeast out of the Midwest and Mid Mississippi Valley, where lingering low level moisture along the base of the upper level trough could bring isolated shower to sprinkle chances in the north. Low level clouds will fill back in because of a frontal inversion setup and sub 700mb moist layer into the afternoon and through the night. Given the secondary cold front passing this afternoon, temperatures are expected to fall the latter half of the day where overnight lows will be tricky. Given the low clouds hampering in a portion of the area, lows will likely be fairly uniform for the northeastern two thirds of the CWA, in the low to mid 30s. More optimistic in the SW, as coverage won't be as thick and a better opportunity for ridge/valley splits will present itself. Either way, areas of frost will be likely into Sunday morning, so sensitive vegetation should be tended to and covered overnight. Into Sunday, upper level heights rebound and surface high pressure settles in across the Tennessee Valley. Mostly sunny skies with near seasonable highs will close out the weekend. .LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday) Issued at 443 AM EDT SAT APR 1 2023 The period will start with zonal flow punctuated by a shortwave trough rippling through to our south. The GFS, NAM, and ECMWF all have the feature, but show differences in timing and latitude. Any rain would be minimal, and with the uncertainties, have used a 20% POP on Monday (but it may need to be added to Sunday night). As the shortwave passes by, larger scale changes will be taking place, with the flow aloft starting to buckle. A western CONUS trough is expected to be in place by Tuesday, inducing ridging further east. Warm air advection will be occurring on the east side of the trough, bringing moisture north off the gulf. A potent upper low lifting northeast from the central Rockies will support another intense surface low which will track across the upper Midwest at midweek. Its trailing cold front should pass through KY on Wednesday and Wednesday evening. The open gulf, upper level support of the approaching upper trough, and the cold front will all work to support precip for our area. The POP will increase Tuesday into Wednesday, with thunderstorms also a possibility as instability builds in the warm sector ahead of the cold front. A break in precip is forecast behind the cold front from late Thursday into Thursday night. However, the front will stall across the Deep South, with moisture overrunning its north side. At this longer time range, model agreement begins to degrade, but both the ECMWF and GFS show a northern stream impulse aloft heading southeast across the Midwest and possibly reacting with a weak southern stream perturbation aloft closer to the front. This could draw deep moisture back north over KY, and chance POPs were used to finish the work week. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning) ISSUED AT 750 AM EDT SAT APR 1 2023 VFR conditions will begin as of TAF issuance, as clear skies build in from west to east through the morning. Winds will significantly pick up during this time out of the southwest to west, blowing between 15 and 25 kts with gusts of 35 to 45 kts late morning through the afternoon. Low clouds will also begin filling back in as a secondary cold front passes through today. The post frontal inversion will lock in low level moisture, and reduced ceilings in the MVFR category should be expected for all but SME and possibly LOZ this evening into tonight. Winds will also begin to slacken during this time, generally blowing at less than 10 kts after 5z Sunday. As drier air sinks into the lower levels, ceilings should scatter out, returning to the VFR category by periods end. && .JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for KYZ044-050>052-059- 060-104-106>110-112-113-118>120. High Wind Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for KYZ044-050>052- 059-060-104-106>110-112-113-118>120. Wind Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for KYZ058-068-069-079- 080-083>088-111-114>117. && UPDATE...BB SHORT TERM...BB LONG TERM...HAL AVIATION...BB
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 1, 8:17 AM EDT, 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson KY 817 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 KYZ044-050>052-059-060-104-106>110-112-113-118>120-021230- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson- Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Breathitt-Knott-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 817 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected, especially behind a cold front, which will pass during the late morning and early afternoon. Gusts to around 60 mph are possible, mainly in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. Winds will diminish early this evening. The threat of frost will return late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Frost is possible early on Sunday morning. Warmer and more unsettled weather returns next week, with a renewed threat for thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any wind damage that occurs today. KYZ058-068-069-079-080-083>088-111-114>117-021230- Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox- Bell-Harlan-Lee-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie- Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Beattyville, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden 817 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected, especially behind a cold front, which will pass during the late morning and early afternoon. Locally higher gusts will be possible, mainly in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. Winds will diminish early this evening. The threat of frost will return late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Frost is possible early on Sunday morning. Warmer and more unsettled weather returns next week, with a renewed threat for thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any wind damage that occurs today. BB/HAL/JP
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 3:57 AM EDT, 4 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
357 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ112>117-010845-
Clay KY-Breathitt KY-Perry KY-Knott KY-Owsley KY-Leslie KY-
357 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Owsley,
northern Leslie, Perry, Knott, southwestern Breathitt and
northeastern Clay Counties through 445 AM EDT...
At 356 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Brutus, or 12 miles northwest of Hyden, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Saul, Dalesburg and Morris Fork around 400 AM EDT.
Buckhorn, Shoal, Buckhorn Lake S.P., Confluence, Kaliopi, Gays
Creek, Dryhill, Beech and Thousandsticks around 405 AM EDT.
Krypton, Mosley Bend, Toulouse, Chavies, Lamont, Barwick, Bush
Branch, Altro, Wolf Coal and Wooton around 410 AM EDT.
Hazard, Dice, Avawam and Ned around 415 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for southeastern
Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 8386 3746 8351 3750 8294 3748 8292
3747 8284 3727 8281 3725 8287 3720 8291
3719 8296 3718 8298 3719 8301 3718 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 0756Z 259DEG 49KT 3726 8356
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 4:01 AM EDT, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
401 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ086-115>117-010845-
Clay KY-Knox KY-Perry KY-Leslie KY-
401 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Knox,
Leslie, southeastern Perry and southern Clay Counties through 445 AM
EDT...
At 401 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fount, or 9 miles northeast of Barbourville, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Salt Gum, Ogle and Scalf around 405 AM EDT.
Ice Cliff, Brightshade, Lipps, Erose, Mills, Plank, Botto and
Goose Rock around 410 AM EDT.
Skidmore, Ashers Fork, Queendale, Gardner, Spring Creek,
Creekville, Sandy Fork and Marcum around 415 AM EDT.
Roark, Essie, Warbranch and Spruce Pine around 420 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3703 8390 3705 8387 3707 8388 3722 8303
3720 8300 3712 8306 3708 8304 3705 8307
3702 8306 3700 8310 3702 8318 3691 8340
3690 8350 3692 8349 3694 8351 3695 8359
3694 8357 3691 8358 3689 8362 3686 8386
TIME...MOT...LOC 0801Z 259DEG 49KT 3697 8379
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 4:15 AM EDT, 4 hours 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
415 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ084>088-115-117-118-010900-
McCreary KY-Whitley KY-Knox KY-Perry KY-Bell KY-Harlan KY-Letcher KY-
Leslie KY-
415 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Harlan, Bell, Knox,
southwestern Letcher, southern Leslie, southern Perry, southeastern
McCreary and Whitley Counties through 500 AM EDT...
At 415 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wilton, or 8 miles west of Barbourville, moving east at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Emmanuel, Lowell, Bentley Station, Baileys Switch, Swanpond,
Garrich and Hubbs around 420 AM EDT.
Barbourville, Hinkle, Yeager, Bimble, Cannon, Heidrick, Girdler,
Baughman, Boone Heights and Green Road around 425 AM EDT.
Barnyard, Scalf, Salt Gum, Hammond, Walker and Dewitt around 430
AM EDT.
Erose, Mills, Field and Rella around 435 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 8463 3692 8416 3698 8367 3694 8351
3700 8352 3707 8286 3688 8289 3685 8301
3685 8307 3674 8314 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0815Z 255DEG 60KT 3686 8404
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 4:16 AM EDT, 4 hours 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ107-109-110-112-113-119-120-010900-
Breathitt KY-Martin KY-Floyd KY-Pike KY-Knott KY-Johnson KY-
Magoffin KY-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Martin, Johnson,
northwestern Knott, Floyd, central Breathitt, northwestern Pike and
Magoffin Counties through 500 AM EDT...
At 416 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Foraker, or 9 miles southwest of Salyersville, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Carver Station, Tiptop and Lakesville around 420 AM EDT.
Mason, Swampton, Royalton, Carver, Conley Station, Marshallville,
Sublett, West Royalton Station, Skaggs and Duco around 425 AM EDT.
Brainard, Gypsy, Gapville, Riceville, Swamp Branch, Orchard,
Pyramid and Gunlock around 430 AM EDT.
Dotson, Blue River, Bonanza, Dock, Dobson, Leander and Patrick
around 435 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3752 8223 3744 8346 3788 8308 3786 8301
3790 8299 3789 8296 3797 8299 3800 8296
3788 8262 3789 8260 3795 8258 3796 8253
3790 8247 3791 8247 3788 8242 3781 8240
3776 8231 3774 8233 3767 8230 3764 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 0816Z 264DEG 50KT 3763 8315
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 4:26 AM EDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
426 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ088-113-118-120-010915-
Pike KY-Knott KY-Harlan KY-Letcher KY-
426 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Harlan, Letcher,
southern Knott and southern Pike Counties through 515 AM EDT...
At 426 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Daisy, or 9 miles south of Hazard, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Vicco, Ulvah, Bluefield, Banks, Sassafras, Wiscoal and Anco around
430 AM EDT.
Letcher, Blackey, Elko, Indian Bottom, Red Star, Carcassonne,
David, Roxana, Arminta and Gander around 435 AM EDT.
Bath, Hot Spot, Premium, Van, Trailer, Jeremiah, Oscaloosa, Isom,
Ice and Tillie around 440 AM EDT.
Whitesburg, Bellcraft, Southdown, Marlowe, Crown, Colly, Ermine,
Whitco, Polly and Dongola around 445 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3694 8333 3700 8323 3700 8310 3703 8305
3712 8306 3720 8300 3724 8313 3732 8311
3736 8276 3729 8270 3737 8266 3743 8212
3727 8235 3712 8272 3705 8272 3698 8287
3688 8289 3685 8307 3674 8314 3670 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 0826Z 264DEG 49KT 3712 8313
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 4:41 AM EDT, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
441 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ110-113-120-010945-
Floyd KY-Pike KY-Knott KY-
441 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Knott,
southern Floyd and Pike Counties through 545 AM EDT...
At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mousie, or 8 miles northeast of Hindman, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Demo, Dry Creek and Halo around 445 AM EDT.
Wheelwright, Orkney, East McDowell, Craynor, Price, McDowell, Hi
Hat, Buckhorn Hollow, Minnie and Drift around 450 AM EDT.
Galveston, Beaver, Osborn, Grethel, Boldman, Aluba, Harold and
Virgie around 455 AM EDT.
Pikeville, Coal Run Village and Coal Run around 500 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3726 8236 3731 8294 3749 8297 3749 8293
3750 8291 3765 8222 3762 8221 3762 8219
3765 8218 3762 8218 3758 8213 3757 8214
3755 8213 3756 8208 3753 8205 3755 8204
3754 8202 3754 8197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0840Z 264DEG 49KT 3741 8286
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Fleming, Rowan | 47 min |
| Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bath, Menifee, Montgomery | 55 min |
| Apr 1, 2:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne | 67 min |
| Apr 1, 2:10 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Menifee, Powell, Rockcastle | 65 min |
| Apr 1, 2:42 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne | 33 min |
| Apr 1, 2:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bath, Elliott, Rowan | 60 min |
| Apr 1, 2:50 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley | 25 min |
| Apr 1, 3:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott, Johnson, Menifee, Morgan | 59 min |
| Apr 1, 3:09 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 36 min |
| Apr 1, 3:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, McCreary and 1 more | 59 min |
| Apr 1, 3:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Owsley and 3 more | 57 min |
| Apr 1, 3:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski | 3 hr |
| Apr 1, 3:45 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Clay, Knox, Laurel | 30 min |
| Apr 1, 3:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Clay, Knott, Perry | 48 min |
| Apr 1, 4:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knox, Leslie | 44 min |
| Apr 1, 4:08 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Clay, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 37 min |
| Apr 1, 4:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Whitley | 45 min |
| Apr 1, 4:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin | 44 min |
| Apr 1, 4:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan, Letcher | 49 min |
| Apr 1, 4:33 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Pike | 17 min |
| Apr 1, 4:41 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 64 min |
| Apr 1, 8:46 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill | 54 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.