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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5, NWS Louisville, KY

January 3, 2023Breckinridge County, Grayson County, Ohio County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 3, 2023, 4:26 AM CST for Breckinridge County, Grayson County, Ohio County, Kentucky. It was in force for 34 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
Jan 3, 2023, 4:26 AM CST (10:26 UTC)
Expired
Jan 3, 2023, 5:00 AM CST
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Breckinridge County, KY, Grayson County, KY, Ohio County, KY

The radar

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jan 3, 2:56 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

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 Jan 3, 3:25 AM CST, 1 hour 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 3, 3:25 AM CST, 1 hour 1 minute before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 3, 3:35 AM CST, 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
435 AM EST Tue Jan 3 2023

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-040945-
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-
Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-
Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-
Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-
Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-
Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
435 AM EST Tue Jan 3 2023 /335 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will be a threat through
the early afternoon. Please see the latest tornado and flash
flood watch for more details.

Additional thunderstorms may be possible tonight, but their
development remains uncertain at this time. If storms do form
overnight, some could be strong to severe.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather or flooding.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will generally move 45 to 55 mph from the southwest to the
northeast.

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.

DM

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 3, 12:40 AM CST, 3 hours 46 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jan 3, 1:20 AM CST, 3 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
120 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

KYZ027-061-062-071-030745-
Grayson KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-Butler KY-
120 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Butler,
eastern Grayson, northwestern Warren and northwestern Edmonson
Counties through 145 AM CST...

At 120 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Morgantown, moving northeast at 60 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...
  Leitchfield around 140 AM CST.

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 3756 8620 3751 8607 3740 8605 3734 8615
      3735 8616 3734 8616 3709 8659 3727 8662
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 230DEG 51KT 3726 8648

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

RJS
Local storm report, Jan 3, 2:46 AM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
346 AM EST TUE JAN 3 2023

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

0300 AM     TSTM WND DMG     4 SSE DUNBAR            37.13N 86.75W
01/03/2023                   BUTLER             KY   911 CALL CENTER

            TREE DOWN ON SANDY CREEK ROAD.

&&

JML
Special weather statement, Jan 3, 3:43 AM CST, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
443 AM EST Tue Jan 3 2023

KYZ045-046-031015-
Washington KY-Nelson KY-
443 AM EST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Nelson
and northwestern Washington Counties through 515 AM EST...

At 443 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bardstown, moving 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Washington and northeastern Nelson Counties, including the following
locations... East Bardstown, Bloomfield, Samuels Field Airport,
Booker, Maud, Bellwood, Botland, Mooresville, Withrow and Croakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8516 3791 8515 3789 8515 3790 8514
      3790 8513 3791 8513 3789 8510 3788 8508
      3773 8540 3772 8541 3769 8547 3779 8560
      3795 8535 3797 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 0943Z 233DEG 48KT 3775 8549

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

DM
Local storm report, Jan 3, 4:26 AM CST, 0 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 12:40 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler35 min
Jan 3, 1:20 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGrayson25 min
Jan 3, 1:24 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan36 min
Jan 3, 1:48 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren27 min
Jan 3, 2:10 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Warren20 min
Jan 3, 2:21 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Warren24 min
Jan 3, 2:23 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Warren3 hr
Jan 3, 2:41 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin3 hr
Jan 3, 2:43 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKEdmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue47 min
Jan 3, 3:06 AM CSTFlood WatchLMKAllen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Breckinridge, Bullitt and 31 more9 hr
Jan 3, 3:11 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Nelson and 1 more7 hr
Jan 3, 3:17 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLarue, Nelson28 min
Jan 3, 3:43 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNelson32 min
Jan 3, 4:04 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKOhio26 min
Jan 3, 4:21 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Meade, Ohio6 hr
Jan 3, 4:31 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKJefferson3 hr
Jan 3, 5:02 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer6 hr
Jan 3, 5:10 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan20 min
Jan 3, 5:23 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren37 min
Jan 3, 5:37 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt23 min
Jan 3, 5:44 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin5 hr
Jan 3, 5:50 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer5 hr
Jan 3, 5:52 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart and 1 more38 min
Jan 3, 6:15 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKShelby30 min
Jan 3, 6:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHart, Larue32 min
Jan 3, 6:34 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Nelson, Taylor26 min
Jan 3, 6:42 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Simpson, Warren33 min
Jan 3, 7:01 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHarrison, Scott29 min
Jan 3, 7:15 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNelson, Washington30 min
Jan 3, 7:25 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison and 9 more3 hr
Jan 3, 7:27 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLMKBarren, Metcalfe33 min
Jan 3, 7:29 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Barren, Monroe31 min
Jan 3, 7:36 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKOhio65 hr
Jan 3, 7:42 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAllen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Breckinridge, Bullitt and 31 more6 hr
Jan 3, 7:55 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair35 min
Jan 3, 7:56 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKBourbon41 hr
Jan 3, 8:01 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKFranklin26 hr
Jan 3, 8:34 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell56 min
Jan 3, 8:35 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Hardin, Ohio3 hr
Jan 3, 8:50 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 19 more5 hr
Jan 3, 8:58 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKHardin, Nelson25 hr
Jan 3, 9:01 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKBullitt25 hr
Jan 3, 9:02 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell28 min
Jan 3, 9:19 AM CSTTornado WarningLMKClinton26 min
Jan 3, 10:27 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Meade, Ohio3 hr
Jan 3, 10:27 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison and 9 more3 hr
Jan 3, 10:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton, Cumberland, Russell32 min
Jan 3, 10:37 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Hardin, Larue, Nelson, Spencer and 1 more4 hr
Jan 3, 10:38 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin3 hr
Jan 3, 10:53 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer5 hr
Jan 3, 10:57 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer3 min
Jan 3, 11:02 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer3 hr
Jan 3, 11:33 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Hardin, Ohio3 hr
Jan 3, 12:39 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKNicholas, Robertson22 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.