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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Jackson, KY

April 1, 20235 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 1, 2023, 4:33 AM EDT for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 17 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 1, 2023, 4:33 AM EDT (08:33 UTC)
Expired
Apr 1, 2023, 4:50 AM EDT
In force
17 min
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Floyd County, KY, Knott County, KY, Letcher County, KY, Perry County, KY, Pike County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 1, 4:48 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Se Ligon, KYA TREE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN DOWN IN THE ABNER MTN AREA ALONG KY 122. THE EVENT TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

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 nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 263 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 2023-04-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 456 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
799 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
456 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
400 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

583 
WFUS53 KJKL 010833
TORJKL
KYC071-119-133-193-195-010900-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0005.230401T0833Z-230401T0900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
433 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky...
  East central Perry County in southeastern Kentucky...
  Southern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky...
  Southern Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky...
  Southwestern Pike County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 500 AM EDT.
    
* At 433 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Cody, or 9 miles south of Hindman, moving east at
  60 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...
  Colson around 440 AM EDT.
  Deane around 445 AM EDT.
  Speight around 450 AM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Myra and Lookout.

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 3723 8250 3719 8257 3714 8305 3725 8307
      3745 8242 3727 8235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 254DEG 53KT 3720 8299 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

BATZ
1 follow-up statement
221 
WWUS53 KJKL 010850
SVSJKL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
450 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

KYC071-119-133-193-195-010859-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T0900Z/
Letcher KY-Perry KY-Knott KY-Floyd KY-Pike KY-
450 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN LETCHER...EAST CENTRAL PERRY...
SOUTHERN KNOTT...SOUTHERN FLOYD AND SOUTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3723 8250 3719 8257 3714 8305 3725 8307
      3745 8242 3727 8235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0848Z 254DEG 53KT 3727 8269 

$$

BATZ

What 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, 2 hours 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDT, 2 hours 28 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, 1 hour 33 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, 3:18 AM EDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
318 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-106-108-111-112-114-116-010815-
Clay KY-Estill KY-Morgan KY-Rockcastle KY-Powell KY-Wolfe KY-
Laurel KY-Pulaski KY-Jackson KY-Menifee KY-Lee KY-Breathitt KY-
Owsley KY-
318 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Owsley, Jackson,
southern Menifee, Lee, Wolfe, Powell, northern Laurel, southwestern
Morgan, Estill, northeastern Pulaski, central Rockcastle, Breathitt
and northern Clay Counties through 415 AM EDT...

At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eglon, or 8 miles west of McKee, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
  Alcorn around 325 AM EDT.
  Waneta, Brazil, Hurley and Shop Branch around 330 AM EDT.
  Foxtown and Blanton Flats around 335 AM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include McKee, Macedonia,
Lakes, Bradshaw, Gray Hawk, Atkinstown, Turkey Foot, New Zion, Wind
Cave, Old Orchard, Privett, Mildred, Arvel, Mummie, Herd, Wild Dog,
Earnestville, Banford, Green Hall, Elian, Nathanton, Maulden,
Vincent, Travellers Rest, Delvinta, Sturgeon, Cressmont, Caryton,
Heidelberg and Yellow Rock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

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 south central
and southeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3757 8415 3757 8409 3760 8411 3789 8385
      3785 8314 3777 8327 3775 8324 3768 8326
      3761 8314 3738 8330 3738 8333 3734 8338
      3738 8348 3734 8350 3733 8355 3729 8355
      3725 8351 3720 8351 3715 8356 3716 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 271DEG 23KT 3747 8413

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GREIF
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 3:57 AM EDT, 36 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

GREIF
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 4:01 AM EDT, 32 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

GREIF
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 4:15 AM EDT, 18 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

GREIF
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 4:16 AM EDT, 17 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

GREIF
Special weather statement, Apr 1, 4:26 AM EDT, 7 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

GREIF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 1:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLFleming, Rowan47 min
Apr 1, 2:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBath, Menifee, Montgomery55 min
Apr 1, 2:08 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLMcCreary, Pulaski, Wayne67 min
Apr 1, 2:10 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLEstill, Jackson, Menifee, Powell, Rockcastle65 min
Apr 1, 2:42 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLLaurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne33 min
Apr 1, 2:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBath, Elliott, Rowan60 min
Apr 1, 2:50 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJKLMcCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley25 min
Apr 1, 3:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLElliott, Johnson, Menifee, Morgan59 min
Apr 1, 3:09 AM EDTTornado WarningJKLKnox, Laurel, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley36 min
Apr 1, 3:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, McCreary and 1 more59 min
Apr 1, 3:18 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Clay, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Owsley and 3 more57 min
Apr 1, 3:38 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJKLLaurel, Pulaski3 hr
Apr 1, 3:45 AM EDTTornado WarningJKLClay, Knox, Laurel30 min
Apr 1, 3:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLClay, Knott, Perry48 min
Apr 1, 4:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLKnox, Leslie44 min
Apr 1, 4:08 AM EDTTornado WarningJKLClay, Leslie, Letcher, Perry37 min
Apr 1, 4:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBell, Harlan, Knox, Whitley45 min
Apr 1, 4:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLBreathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin44 min
Apr 1, 4:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLHarlan, Letcher49 min
Apr 1, 4:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJKLPike64 min
Apr 1, 8:46 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryJKLLee48 hr
Apr 1, 8:46 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryJKLEstill54 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.