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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 57, NWS Jackson, KY

June 11, 2023Harlan County, Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 11, 2023, 8:40 PM EDT for Harlan 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
Jun 11, 2023, 8:40 PM EDT (00:40 UTC)
Expired
Jun 11, 2023, 9:15 PM EDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County Harlan County, KY

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:40 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 11, 4:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 291 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 2023-06-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 206 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 2023-06-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 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
206 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
917 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
215 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
2.5

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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 Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 11, 8:25 PM EDT, 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 11, 8:25 PM EDT, 15 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 11, 4:44 PM EDT, 3 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
444 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

KYZ050-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-106-108-109-111>118-122045-
Montgomery-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-
Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Morgan-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-
Including the cities of Camargo, Jeffersonville, Mount Sterling,
Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead,
Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London,
Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg,
Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan,
West Liberty, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins,
and Whitesburg
444 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 268 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected at times through tonight. Some of these
storms may produce locally heavy rainfall. In addition, there is a
slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms through the evening.
Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat with these storms, though
hail up to half dollar size and an isolated tornado are also
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Thunderstorms are possible during the morning hours along the
Virginia border.

Thunderstorms are also possible at times from Wednesday through
Saturday, mainly during afternoon and evening hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of damaging winds,
hail, and or heavy rain that may occur later today or tonight.

KYZ044-051-052-104-107-110-119-120-122045-
Fleming-Bath-Rowan-Elliott-Johnson-Floyd-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Owingsville, Morehead,
Sandy Hook, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
444 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected at times through tonight. Some of these
storms may produce locally heavy rainfall. In addition, there is a
slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms through the evening.
Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat with these storms, though
hail up to half dollar size and an isolated tornado are also
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Thunderstorms are possible during the morning hours along the
Virginia border.

Thunderstorms are also possible at times from Wednesday through
Saturday, mainly during afternoon and evening hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of damaging winds,
hail, and or heavy rain that may occur later today or tonight.

JKL

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 11, 6:49 PM EDT, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson KY
649 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

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

0444 PM     Hail             2 ENE Pulaski County Pa 37.07N 84.68W
06/11/2023  E1.00 inch       Pulaski            KY   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

&&

jmw
Local storm report, Jun 11, 6:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson KY
650 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

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

0455 PM     Hail             1 N Somerset            37.10N 84.61W
06/11/2023  E1.25 inch       Pulaski            KY   Public

&&

jmw
Local storm report, Jun 11, 6:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 48 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson KY
652 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

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

0435 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Faubush             37.06N 84.80W
06/11/2023                   Pulaski            KY   Emergency Mngr

            Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1
            E Faubush. Trees were reported down for
            about a mile along Highway 1664 at Pierce
            Road just west of Nancy. Many of the trees
            were partially rotten or small, and
            preliminary assessment is straightline
            winds.

&&

jmw
Special weather statement, Jun 11, 6:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
656 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

KYZ115>117-112330-
Clay KY-Perry KY-Leslie KY-
656 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Leslie,
central Perry and east central Clay Counties through 730 PM EDT...

At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hosea, or near Hyden, moving east at 45 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Wendover and Kaliopi around 700 PM EDT.
  Hyden, Dryhill, Toulouse, Cinda and Confluence around 705 PM EDT.
  Wooton, Avawam, Frew, Smilax, Daley, Mosley Bend and Cutshin
  around 710 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Hazard, Diablock,
Jeff, Viper and Bulan.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
 Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 32 and 59.
 Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 12.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3720 8363 3734 8317 3727 8312 3725 8312
      3723 8310 3715 8304 3712 8306 3702 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 247DEG 38KT 3714 8345

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

JMW
Special weather statement, Jun 11, 7:22 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
722 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

KYZ080-085>087-116-112345-
Whitley KY-Clay KY-Knox KY-Bell KY-Laurel KY-
722 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Laurel,
Bell, Knox, Whitley and southern Clay Counties through 745 PM EDT...

At 722 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rockholds, or 7 miles northeast of Williamsburg, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Wilton, Moore Hill and Louden around 725 PM EDT.
  Indian Creek, Dishman Springs, Permon, Arkle, Rossland, Bertha
  Station, Clate, King, Gray and Bryants Store around 730 PM EDT.
  Barbourville, Emmanuel, Heidrick, Lowell, Baileys Switch, Bentley
  Station, Swanpond, Garrich, Swan Lake and Hubbs around 735 PM EDT.
  Hinkle, Cannon, Yeager, Bimble, Girdler, Baughman, Boone Heights,
  Green Road, Jarvis and Artemus around 740 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Barnyard, Hammond,
Dewitt, Scalf, Walker, Salt Gum, Fount, Old Flat Lick, Mills and
Haven.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
 Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 1 and
33.
 U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 1 and 18.
 U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 1 and 26.
 U.S. Highway 25 East in Laurel County between mile markers 0 and 2.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3659 8422 3662 8426 3703 8424 3710 8358
      3682 8350 3681 8351 3677 8349 3673 8350
      3670 8347 3667 8346 3667 8351 3664 8361
      3661 8367 3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 251DEG 45KT 3683 8410

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

BATZ
Special weather statement, Jun 11, 8:20 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
820 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

KYZ068-079-080-083>085-120100-
McCreary KY-Whitley KY-Wayne KY-Rockcastle KY-Laurel KY-Pulaski KY-
820 PM EDT Sun Jun 11 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Wayne, western
Laurel, Pulaski, McCreary, southern Rockcastle and western Whitley
Counties through 900 PM EDT...

At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Science Hill to near Sunnybrook. Movement was
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Science Hill, Dabney, Bobtown and Ruth around 825 PM EDT.
  Valley Oak, Shopville, Woodstock, Great Meadows Campsites and Bent
  around 830 PM EDT.
  Griffin, Rockeybranch, Bloss, Coopersville, Barrier and Oil Valley
  around 835 PM EDT.
  Slavens, Kidds Crossing, Hansford, Pongo, Luner, Co-Operative,
  Ritner, Denney, Billows and Gregory around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Camp Wildcat,
Hazel Patch, Wood Creek Lake, Blue Heron, Whitley City, Wiborg,
Mershons, Marshes Siding, Parkers Lake, Stearns, Hare, Pine Knot,
Beulah Heights, Victory, Greenwood, Cumberland Falls S.P., Honeybee,
Youngs Creek, Krupp, Bark Camp, Duckrun and Huxley.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
 Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 43 and
53.
 Kentucky Highway 80 in Laurel County between mile markers 1 and 10.
 Kentucky Highway 80 in Pulaski County between mile markers 17 and
40.
 Louis B. Nunn Parkway

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
south central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3692 8496 3696 8494 3695 8490 3700 8484
      3705 8491 3712 8490 3726 8469 3729 8409
      3659 8425 3660 8479 3661 8496 3663 8500
      3668 8500 3669 8502 3676 8501 3686 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 246DEG 48KT 3715 8463 3663 8494

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

BATZ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 11, 8:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Harlan34 min
Jun 11, 8:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMcCreary, Pulaski, Wayne40 min
Jun 11, 8:21 PM EDTTornado WarningJKLBell, Harlan24 min
Jun 11, 8:44 PM EDTTornado WarningJKLHarlan31 min
Jun 11, 9:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell, Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Owsley and 1 more38 min
Jun 11, 9:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLBell, Knox, Whitley35 min
Jun 11, 10:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLHarlan, Leslie50 min
Jun 11, 11:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLKnott, Letcher, Pike45 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.