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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 1, 2023, 3:09 AM EDT for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 36 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2023, 3:09 AM EDT (07:09 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2023, 3:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Knox County, KY, Laurel County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
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 1, 2:49 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 211 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1143 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 388 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 532 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
587
WFUS53 KJKL 010709
TORJKL
KYC121-125-147-231-235-010745-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0002.230401T0709Z-230401T0745Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
309 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
Western Knox County in southeastern Kentucky...
Central McCreary County in south central Kentucky...
Northern Whitley County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 345 AM EDT.
* At 309 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Co-Operative, or near Whitley City, moving east at
80 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Beulah Heights around 315 AM EDT.
Cumberland Falls S.P. around 320 AM EDT.
Youngs Creek around 325 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Faber, Bertha Station and Garrich.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3665 8468 3678 8473 3704 8398 3679 8387
TIME...MOT...LOC 0709Z 249DEG 70KT 3675 8459
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BATZ3 follow-up statements
605
WWUS53 KJKL 010723
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
323 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYC231-010733-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T0745Z/
Wayne KY-
323 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WAYNE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3671 8449 3684 8455 3704 8398 3681 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 0723Z 249DEG 70KT 3685 8427
$$
KYC121-125-147-235-010745-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T0745Z/
Laurel KY-Knox KY-McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
323 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAUREL...NORTHWESTERN KNOX...NORTHEASTERN MCCREARY AND
NORTHERN WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 323 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Youngs Creek, or 9 miles northwest of Williamsburg,
moving east at 80 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Woodbine and Bertha Station.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3671 8449 3684 8455 3704 8398 3681 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 0723Z 249DEG 70KT 3685 8427
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BATZ168
WWUS53 KJKL 010736
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
336 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYC147-010746-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T0745Z/
McCreary KY-
336 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MCCREARY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3680 8423 3689 8429 3704 8398 3687 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 249DEG 70KT 3694 8397
$$
KYC121-125-235-010745-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T0745Z/
Laurel KY-Knox KY-Whitley KY-
336 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAUREL...NORTHWESTERN KNOX AND NORTHWESTERN WHITLEY
COUNTIES...
At 336 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bertha Station, or 7 miles northwest of
Barbourville, moving east at 80 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Garrich, Emmanuel, Moore Hill, Clio, Rossland, Deering, North Corbin,
Faber, Youngs Creek, Indian Creek, Rye and Dishman Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3680 8423 3689 8429 3704 8398 3687 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 249DEG 70KT 3694 8397
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BATZ727
WWUS53 KJKL 010748
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
348 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYC121-125-235-010756-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T0745Z/
Laurel KY-Knox KY-Whitley KY-
348 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAUREL...NORTHWESTERN KNOX
AND NORTHWESTERN WHITLEY COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for parts of
Laurel and Knox counties until 4:15 AM EDT.
LAT...LON 3680 8423 3689 8429 3704 8398 3687 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 0746Z 249DEG 70KT 3699 8381
$$
GREIFWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Jackson KY 205 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 .UPDATE... Issued at 1130 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2023 We continue to see weaker showers and thunderstorms moving through eastern Kentucky ahead of the main line that is expected to arrive closer toward 2 am per the latest CAMs. Severe weather still looks to be possible depending on the strength of the main line as it comes through and whether it can establish a QLCS as it moves through. Nevertheless, just synoptic flow will be enough for strong wind gusts through the night, but even stronger if a portion of the jet can mix down with convection. For this reason, the elevated severe threat continues for another several hours peaking between 2 and 5 am. Have updated the forecast based on this idea while also adding in the current obs and trends for the T/Td/Sky grids. These adjustments have been sent to the NDFD and web servers along with a forthcoming freshening of the ZFP and SAFs. UPDATE Issued at 835 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2023 00Z sfc analysis shows a very deep spring storm system well to the northwest of the area but its large reach is conjuring tornadic storms from southern Wisconsin to Arkansas with eastward movement through the evening. Already some of those tornado producing supercells are crossing the Mississippi River and moving into western Tennessee with additional strong storms just west of Kentucky. Locally, the initial round of much weaker convection has moved east through the JKL CWA while another one is starting to press into the Cumberland Valley from the west. The rain and plenty of clouds led to a cool day as temperatures are currently in the mid 50s northeast to the low and mid 60s in the south limiting instability. Meanwhile, dewpoints are generally in the low to mid 50s, amid south southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. The latest CAMs guidance continues to suggest this current batch of mainly showers pushes east through the area until later in thr evening while the strongest convection will be closer to a front arriving just after midnight. Should these, mostly linear, storms hold together in the face of the paltry instability over eastern Kentucky the kinematics will be enough for a continued severe threat - primarily in the form of damaging wind gusts but also a small risk for QLCS tornadoes - diminishing quickly east of the Cumberland Valley. Amid the storm threat through the night, synoptic wind gusts will push 40 to 45 mph at times into Saturday with the wind advisories now in effect. Have updated the forecast mainly to fine tune the timing of that convective line but also including the current obs and trends for the T/Td/Sky grids. These tweaks have been sent to the NDFD and web servers along with a freshening of the zones. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday night) Issued at 500 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2023 Late this afternoon, an upper level low was centered near the NE and SE border with an associated shortwave trough extending south into the Southern Plains region while upper level ridging was centered over the southeast Gulf of Mexico. Eastern KY and the OH Valley is currently in the warm sector, with weaker shortwaves in the southwest flow between the upper ridging in the Gulf and the trough over the Plains leading to convection across portions of the OH Valley. At the sfc, low pressure centered of IA continues to develop with a cold front trailing to the southern Plains and warm front extending east to the southern Great Lakes. Locally, rounds of showers and some thunderstorms continue to cross eastern KY at this time, especially near and south of the Mtn Pkwy. The rounds of showers and some thunderstorms late last night and today have been in the 0.40 inch to about 1.5 inches, with the higher totals from Pulaski and Rockcastle County east to Knott County. This evening and tonight, the upper level low will track east to the western Great Lakes with the associated shortwave trough nearing the MS Valley. The upper low will move east to upstate NY by evening with the shortwave trough axis crossing the area during the day on Saturday. Behind the departing shortwave trough and secondary cold front, mid level height rises are anticipated with high pressure building into the region. Meanwhile the sfc low will deepen as it tracks into the Great Lakes tonight, before tracking to the St Lawrence Valley on Saturday. The trailing cold front will enter the Commonwealth later this evening and cross the remainder of the state overnight. Also, a secondary cold front is expected to develop over the Plains/MS Valley later this evening and tonight closer to the shortwave trough axis. This front is expected to cross most of the Commonwealth on Saturday. Ahead of the initial front in the warm sector, convection will remain possible in eastern KY this evening, but upstream trends and recent convective allowing models point toward somewhat of a lull in the activity for the early evening hours. As the cold front nears from the west late this evening into the overnight, chances for convection in eastern KY will peak as convection, perhaps a line of storms, that develops to the west moves from central KY into eastern KY. Recent convective allowing model guidance has trended a little waker with this convection as it gets into eastern KY, however. With eastward extent, the degree of instability will decrease substantially, but shear will be more than ample and the convective line should mix down higher momentum from aloft leading to some stronger gusts. Some damaging wind gusts are possible, especially over the western portions of the CWA, and given the degree of shear and potential orientation to the line, a tornado cannot be completely ruled out. Outside of storms, some gusts up to 45 mph are anticipated. If repeated rounds of convection were to move across the area that received the heavier rain since midnight, some locally high water would be possible in low lying and poor drainage areas. Behind the initial cold front, chances for showers will diminish from northwest to southeast, late tonight to near dawn. Then in the dry slot of the low pressure system passing to the north as the shortwave trough approaches and with the secondary front, deeper mixing should occur and mix down higher momentum aloft. This should lead to gusts well into wind advisory criteria and gusts of 55 mph or more are possible, mainly across the north and east per some of the high resolution models and 12Z HREF. The peak of the mixing and associated gusts should begin a little after sunrise in the north, closer to 9 AM and then with heating shift east and southeast toward the WV border through early on Saturday afternoon. Even if mixing falls just short of 58 to 60 mph or stronger gusts being measured, the wet ground from the recent rainfall combined with gusts to around 55 mph should lead to some downed tree impacts and power outages. With this in mind, the Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM for the entire region, but in the area more likely to experience the higher wind advisory to high wind warning gusts in the north and east, a High Wind Warning has been issued. The strongest gusts should generally occur in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. Behind the front as the shortwave trough nears, late in the afternoon to early Saturday evening, clouds are expected to increase and the degree of mixing decrease while winds aloft will also decrease leading to a decrease in wind gusts late in the afternoon to early on Saturday evening. Some low level moisture and associated low cloud cover will likely linger behind the front into Saturday evening and on Saturday night, with partial clearing or scattering of the clouds in the west. In valley locations where skies clear, temperatures should drop to near the freezing mark and some frost will be possible. .LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday) Issued at 332 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2023 High pressure will bring dry and pleasant weather to eastern Kentucky to begin the extended period on Sunday. Temperatures will be cold enough to allow for patchy frost to be in place early Sunday morning, but this should melt quickly once the sun comes up. The rest of the week, however, looks to be quite active, as a couple of storm systems move across the eastern half of the CONUS. The first system will push a couple of frontal boundary's through our neck of the woods Monday through Wednesday. Showers and storms will affect our area Monday through Wednesday, with the best chance for storms from late Tuesday through Wednesday. In fact, it appears that we may have a combination of both good instability and wind shear present while a cold front moves through the region on Wednesday, which would be ideal for thunderstorms to fire up across the area during that time. We will be monitoring this situation very closely over the next several days for the potential for strong thunderstorms next Wednesday. A second area of low pressure moving by to our south is forecast to bring more rain to the area toward the end of the week. Each of these low pressure systems will of course bring the potential for gusty winds to eastern Kentucky. Temperatures should be quite warm through out the extended. The coolest days will see highs in the low to mid 60s, while the warmest days will warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. The rest of the period should see highs ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s around the area. Nightly lows will range from the 40s on the coolest nights, to the 50s and low to mid 60s on the warmer nights. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night) ISSUED AT 205 AM EDT SAT APR 1 2023 A broken line of strong thunderstorms is working east tonight, with the expectation of these to work through from west to east toward dawn. Reductions into the MVFR category for visibilities or ceilings will be possible as these work through. Storms that directly pass over a TAF site could see briefly reduced visibilities and ceilings, IFR or lower, along with erratic wind gusts. This will primarily be from the 7z to 10z timeframe. As the convective line moves east and the initial cold front pushes through, VFR conditions will return from west to east into Saturday morning with showers exiting the far southeast by 12z. Additionally, winds of 12-22 kts and gusts between 28 and 38 kts will be possible along and ahead of this advancing front. A secondary cold front is then expected to traverse the area through the day, bringing breezy winds when higher momentum from a strong LLJ transfers to the sfc, especially after 14Z. Gusts in excess of 40 kts out of the southwest to west are forecast by midday as a result. Winds will begin to slacken as the pressure gradient relaxes toward the end of the TAF period. Low clouds will also be possible by periods end, particularly for sites north of SME and LOZ, which could result in MVFR conditions in these locations. && .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 from 8 AM this morning to 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...GREIF SHORT TERM...JP LONG TERM...AR AVIATION...BB
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 1, 3:00 AM EDT, 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 300 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 KYZ044-050>052-059-060-104-106>110-112-113-118>120-020700- 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 300 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A strong low pressure system and fast-moving cold front will bring chances for thunderstorms. Some of these storms, mainly early this morning, could produce strong to damaging wind gusts as they pass and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, outside of thunderstorms, gusty winds are anticipated, resulting in gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times. Behind the initial cold front and as a secondary cold front passes through the area today, wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected, especially from late this morning through late afternoon. Gusts to around 60 mph are possible, mainly in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. The threat of frost will return tonight into Sunday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Warmer and more unsettled weather returns next week, with a renewed threat for thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report any severe weather or wind damage to NWS Jackson. KYZ068-069-079-080-083>087-114-116-020700- Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell- Owsley-Clay- Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Booneville, and Manchester 300 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 102 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A strong low pressure system and fast-moving cold front will bring chances for thunderstorms. Some of these storms, mainly early this morning, could produce strong to damaging wind gusts as they pass and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. In addition, outside of thunderstorms, gusty winds are anticipated, resulting in gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times. Behind the initial cold front and as a secondary cold front passes through the area today, wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected, especially from late morning through late afternoon. The strongest gusts are expected in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. The threat of frost will return tonight into Sunday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Warmer and more unsettled weather returns next week, with a renewed threat for thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report any severe weather or wind damage to NWS Jackson. KYZ058-088-111-115-117-020700- Estill-Harlan-Lee-Perry-Leslie- Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Cumberland, Harlan, Beattyville, Hazard, and Hyden 300 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. A strong low pressure system and fast-moving cold front will bring chances for thunderstorms. Some of these storms, mainly early this morning, could produce strong to damaging wind gusts as they pass and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, outside of thunderstorms, gusty winds are anticipated, resulting in gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times. Behind the initial cold front and as a secondary cold front passes through the area today, wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected, especially from late morning through late afternoon. The strongest gusts are expected in areas of more open terrain and on the higher ridgetops. The threat of frost will return tonight into Sunday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Warmer and more unsettled weather returns next week, with a renewed threat for thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report any severe weather or wind damage to NWS Jackson. GREIF
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 1:58 AM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
158 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ044-051-052-010645-
Rowan KY-Bath KY-Fleming KY-
158 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Bath,
Fleming and central Rowan Counties through 245 AM EDT...
At 157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fairview, or 17 miles west of Flemingsburg, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Cowan around 205 AM EDT.
Nepton, Elizaville, Craintown and Pecks Ridge around 210 AM EDT.
Flemingsburg and Poplar Plains around 215 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Mount Carmel,
Foxport, Wallingford and Goddard.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3852 8363 3848 8358 3843 8358 3840 8348
3838 8345 3840 8341 3832 8334 3823 8331
3817 8334 3816 8397 3820 8397 3832 8384
3836 8388 3835 8390 3837 8390 3836 8392
3845 8398 3849 8393 3846 8385
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 265DEG 56KT 3845 8405
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
205 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ050>052-060-010700-
Rowan KY-Montgomery KY-Menifee KY-Bath KY-
205 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Montgomery, Bath,
Menifee and southwestern Rowan Counties through 300 AM EDT...
At 204 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bryan Station, or near Lexington, moving east at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Sideview, Wades Mill, Grassy Lick, Klondike, Mount Sterling,
Prewitt, Judy, Levee, Camargo, Gatewoods Station, Ewington,
Stoops, Owingsville, Jeffersonville, Howards Mill, Coons Station,
Upper Spencer, Lower Spencer, Stepstone, Oggs Station, Peeled Oak
and Walkers Crossing.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3819 8365 3817 8364 3819 8363 3818 8340
3791 8347 3791 8348 3795 8398 3811 8408
3813 8407 3817 8399 3820 8396
TIME...MOT...LOC 0604Z 268DEG 29KT 3805 8442
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 2:08 AM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
208 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ068-079-083-084-010715-
McCreary KY-Wayne KY-Rockcastle KY-Pulaski KY-
208 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Wayne, Pulaski,
McCreary and southern Rockcastle Counties through 315 AM EDT...
At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Columbia, or 23 miles northwest of Monticello,
moving east at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Faubush, Naomi, Mill Springs, Nancy, Betsey, Pulaski County Park,
Frazer, Quinton, Kidder, Somerset, Burnside, Bronston, Elihu,
General Burnside S.P., Somerset Pulaski Airport, Tateville, Ruth,
Sloans Valley, Grade, Alpine and Dykes.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3696 8494 3695 8490 3700 8484 3705 8491
3712 8490 3736 8456 3733 8451 3738 8449
3731 8414 3722 8427 3704 8430 3702 8433
3700 8431 3695 8437 3694 8430 3678 8435
3659 8423 3663 8500 3676 8501 3686 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 0608Z 268DEG 29KT 3700 8522
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 2:10 AM EDT, 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
210 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ050-058>060-068-069-010715-
Jackson KY-Montgomery KY-Menifee KY-Estill KY-Rockcastle KY-
Powell KY-
210 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Powell, southeastern
Montgomery, Estill, Jackson, Rockcastle and southern Menifee Counties
through 315 AM EDT...
At 210 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Lancaster, or 16 miles west of Richmond, moving east
at 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Harris Ferry, Fox, Winston, Rice Station, Kings Station,
Blackburn, Palmer, Iron Mound, Cressy, Calloway Crossing,
Sandhill, Weedon, Wiseman Crossing Station, North Irvine, West
Irvine, Wisemantown, Hargett, Witt, Kimbrell, Irvine, Ravenna,
Willow Tree, Cow Creek, Hardwick, South Irvine, Doe Creek, Vaughns
Mill, Wagersville, Pitts, Fitchburg, Cottage Furnace, Pryse,
Texola, Shade, Cobhill, Patsey, Furnace, Rogers Chapel, Knowlton,
See, Pilot, Natural Bridge S.P., Slade, Nada and Lombard.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3748 8444 3754 8435 3757 8409 3781 8410
3781 8412 3782 8410 3784 8400 3797 8399
3793 8345 3783 8353 3783 8362 3762 8387
3754 8391 3734 8378 3726 8390 3725 8402
3734 8412 3727 8422 3728 8445 3733 8450
TIME...MOT...LOC 0610Z 271DEG 37KT 3774 8459
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 2:45 AM EDT, 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
245 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ044-051-052-104-010745-
Rowan KY-Elliott KY-Bath KY-Fleming KY-
245 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Bath,
southeastern Fleming, Rowan and Elliott Counties through 345 AM
EDT...
At 244 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grange City, or 8 miles northeast of Owingsville, moving east at 45
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...
Sharkey, Ramey, Farmers and Plummers Landing around 250 AM EDT.
Hilda, Bluestone and Freestone around 255 AM EDT.
Morehead, Munson, Rodburn, Hays Crossing, Clearfield, Cranston,
Brandy and Waltz around 300 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Christy, Gates,
Crix, Triplett, Pelfrey, Vale, Haldeman, Wagner, Hamm, Elliottville,
Farley, Wagner Store, Fannin Valley, Minor, Lytten, Sandy Hook,
Stark, Newfoundland and Bruin.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3838 8345 3840 8341 3832 8334 3821 8330
3819 8327 3819 8324 3824 8322 3827 8317
3823 8309 3818 8305 3821 8301 3817 8298
3818 8292 3811 8289 3806 8295 3809 8326
3811 8327 3809 8331 3812 8381 3843 8357
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 271DEG 37KT 3822 8364
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GREIFSpecial weather statement, Apr 1, 3:01 AM EDT, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
301 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
KYZ050>052-059-060-104-106-107-109-119-010800-
Rowan KY-Montgomery KY-Elliott KY-Menifee KY-Martin KY-Johnson KY-
Magoffin KY-Morgan KY-Bath KY-Powell KY-
301 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Powell,
southeastern Montgomery, northwestern Martin, Morgan, southeastern
Bath, northern Johnson, Menifee, north central Magoffin, southern
Rowan and southern Elliott Counties through 400 AM EDT...
At 301 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ratlitt, or near Frenchburg, 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...
Wellington, Big Woods, Dan, Korea, Yale, Artville, Zilpo and
Cogswell around 305 AM EDT.
Kellacey, Ebon, Paragon, Bangor, Omer, Lick Fork and Ezel around
310 AM EDT.
Henry, Yocum, Zag, Blaze, Dehart, Leisure, Twentysix, Licking
River, Woodsbend and Craney around 315 AM EDT.
West Liberty, Lick Branch, Wrigley, Pomp, Index, Gordon Ford and
Lytten around 320 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Steele, Elkfork,
Lenox, Elamton, Little Sandy, Florress, Cottle, Crockett, Moon,
Jeptha, Mima, Dingus, Isonville, Silverhill, Keaton, Gillem Branch,
Relief, Elna, Ophir, Culver, Barnrock, Flatgap and Redbush.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3786 8392 3814 8361 3812 8289 3805 8295
3803 8300 3800 8302 3796 8300 3800 8296
3800 8293 3788 8262 3789 8260 3795 8258
3796 8253 3794 8249 3794 8250 3790 8247
3791 8247 3789 8243 3783 8243
TIME...MOT...LOC 0701Z 271DEG 49KT 3800 8357
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, 3:16 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 | Lee | 48 hr |
| 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.