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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 110, NWS Louisville, KY

May 16, 2023Bourbon County, Harrison County, Nicholas County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 16, 2023, 1:32 PM EDT for Bourbon County, Harrison County, Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was in force for 28 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
May 16, 2023, 1:32 PM EDT (17:32 UTC)
Expired
May 16, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Bourbon County, KY, Harrison County, KY, Nicholas County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:31 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 nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 12:00Z on 2023-05-16Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-05-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1248 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
147 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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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 Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 16, 10:00 AM EDT, 3 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT, 3 hours 32 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, May 16, 12:42 PM EDT, 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1242 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

KYZ027-028-039>041-045>049-053>057-062>067-071>078-081-082-171645-
Grayson-Hardin-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-
Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Edmonson-Hart-
Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg,
Versailles, Lexington, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg,
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville,
Lancaster, Richmond, Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg,
Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Bowling Green, Franklin,
Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia,
Jamestown, Burkesville, and Albany
1242 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023 /1142 AM CDT Tue May 16 2023/

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 225 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong or severe. Damaging
winds are the main threat, but a tornado or hail threat cannot be
ruled out.

Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. Ponding of water or minor
flooding is possible where the heaviest rain falls.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 40 mph.

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>026-029>038-042-043-061-070-171645-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Bullitt-
Jefferson KY-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Scott KY-
Harrison KY-Spencer-Bourbon-Nicholas-Butler-Logan-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper,
English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport,
Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Shepherdsville,
Louisville, La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville,
Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Paris, Carlisle,
Morgantown, and Russellville
1242 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023 /1142 AM CDT Tue May 16 2023/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Thunderstorms this afternoon could become strong. Locally damaging
winds and hail are the main threat.

Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. Ponding of water or minor
flooding is possible where the heaviest rain falls.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 40 mph.

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

JML

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 16, 12:38 PM EDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1238 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

KYZ024-025-027>029-161730-
Grayson KY-Bullitt KY-Meade KY-Hardin KY-Breckinridge KY-
1238 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Meade,
northern Grayson, Hardin, southeastern Breckinridge and Bullitt
Counties through 130 PM EDT/1230 PM CDT/...

At 1238 PM EDT/1138 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of
Brandenburg to 14 miles west of Elizabethtown to 10 miles west of
Leitchfield. Movement was northeast at 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Leitchfield, Radcliff, Mount
Washington, Vine Grove, Lebanon Junction, Muldraugh, Clarkson and
Bardstown Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT/700 PM
CDT/ for central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3744 8660 3772 8617 3795 8598 3809 8547
      3801 8551 3799 8549 3796 8553 3793 8555
      3791 8558 3789 8558 3782 8568 3781 8574
      3779 8574 3779 8573 3778 8573 3752 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 244DEG 44KT 3792 8598 3775 8612 3751 8648

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

RJS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 16, 12:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt, Hardin52 min
May 16, 12:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin24 min
May 16, 12:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKEdmonson, Grayson, Hart31 min
May 16, 1:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHardin, Larue, Nelson47 min
May 16, 1:27 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKLarue, Marion, Nelson, Washington48 min
May 16, 1:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLarue, Marion, Nelson, Washington46 min
May 16, 2:00 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBourbon, Nicholas15 min
May 16, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Green28 min
May 16, 2:15 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Marion30 min
May 16, 2:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMadison46 min
May 16, 2:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKRussell19 min
May 16, 2:31 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Lincoln29 min
May 16, 2:35 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKMadison40 min
May 16, 2:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Metcalfe25 min
May 16, 2:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGarrard, Lincoln, Madison37 min
May 16, 2:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark37 min
May 16, 2:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Simpson, Warren22 min
May 16, 3:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Russell27 min
May 16, 3:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren21 min
May 16, 3:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMadison15 min
May 16, 3:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland, Monroe36 min
May 16, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton19 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.