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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this tornado warning at Mar 3, 2023, 12:19 PM CST for Henderson County, Union County, Kentucky; Posey County, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was in force for 41 min. 6 reports 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
- Mar 3, 2023, 12:19 PM CST (18:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2023, 1:00 PM CST
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Posey County, IN, Vanderburgh County, IN, Henderson County, KY, Union County, KY
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:22 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 12:30 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wsw Darmstadt, IN | ROOF BLOWN OFF ST JOE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ST JOE. MULTIPLE UTILITY LINES AND POLES DOWN IN THE AREA AS WELL. |
| Mar 3, 12:30 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 W Evansville, IN | TREE 20INCH IN DIAMETER BLOWN OVER. A FEW SECTIONS OF ROOFING ON A HOUSE PEELED UP TO SUB-ROOFING. SCATTERED FENCING DOWN. |
| Mar 3, 12:38 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 Wsw Darmstadt, IN | AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 2.5 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF ST JOSEPH AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 2.4 MILES, LIFTING 0.4 MILES WEST OF ST JOSEPH. PEAK WINDS WERE 100 MPH WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. TREE AND MINOR HOUSE DAMAGE TO ROOFS AND FASCIA OCCURRED. IN S |
| Mar 3, 12:45 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Sw Darmstadt, IN | |
| Mar 3, 12:45 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 N Darmstadt, IN | AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 1.5 MILES NORTH OF DARMSTADT AND LIFTED 3.3 MILES NORTH-NORTHEAST OF DARMSTADT. IT WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 1.9 MILES, WITH PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH, AND MAX WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SEVERAL DOWNED LARGE TREE LIMBS AND MINO |
| Mar 3, 12:57 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 7 W Evansville, IN | SHINGLES OFF ROOF, SIDING OFF HOUSE, TREES DOWN. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 6:24 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
| Mar 3, 11:07 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 230 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
- 594 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 85 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 624 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 822 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KPAH 031819
TORPAH
INC129-163-KYC101-225-031900-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0021.230303T1819Z-230303T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1219 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana...
East central Posey County in southwestern Indiana...
Western Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northeastern Union County in northwestern Kentucky...
* Until 100 PM CST.
* At 1218 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Corydon, or 9 miles northeast of
Breckinridge Center, moving northeast at 55 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...
Henderson around 1230 PM CST.
Kasson around 1235 PM CST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Evansville, Melody Hill and Darmstadt.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 1 and 2, and between
Mile Markers 10 and 20.
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 17 and 29.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3817 8769 3817 8747 3804 8747 3803 8745
3768 8769 3776 8789 3820 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 217DEG 47KT 3779 8775
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JGG4 follow-up statements
177
WWUS53 KPAH 031830
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1230 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
KYC225-031839-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Union KY-
1230 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning
has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CST for southwestern
Indiana...and northwestern Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3817 8769 3817 8747 3804 8747 3803 8745
3777 8763 3787 8783 3820 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 215DEG 46KT 3791 8765
$$
INC129-163-KYC101-031900-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Vanderburgh IN-Posey IN-Henderson KY-
1230 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR
VANDERBURGH...EAST CENTRAL POSEY AND NORTHWESTERN HENDERSON
COUNTIES...
At 1229 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
and extensive straight line winds to 80 mph was located near
Henderson, moving northeast at 55 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...
Kasson around 1235 PM CST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Evansville, Melody Hill and Darmstadt.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 1 and 2, and between
Mile Markers 10 and 20.
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 17 and 29.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3817 8769 3817 8747 3804 8747 3803 8745
3777 8763 3787 8783 3820 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 215DEG 46KT 3791 8765
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JGG842
WWUS53 KPAH 031837
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1237 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
INC129-163-KYC101-031900-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Vanderburgh IN-Posey IN-Henderson KY-
1237 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR
VANDERBURGH...EAST CENTRAL POSEY AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON
COUNTIES...
At 1237 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Kasson, or just
west of
Evansville, moving north at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Vanderburgh, east central Posey and north central Henderson Counties.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 10 and 20.
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 17 and 29.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3817 8769 3817 8747 3804 8747 3803 8745
3790 8757 3797 8776 3820 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 201DEG 47KT 3804 8766
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JGG795
WWUS53 KPAH 031852
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1252 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
INC129-KYC101-031902-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Posey IN-Henderson KY-
1252 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL POSEY AND NORTH CENTRAL
HENDERSON COUNTIES 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 400 PM CST for southwestern
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3817 8747 3808 8749 3807 8750 3812 8770
3813 8769 3817 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 217DEG 47KT 3820 8750
$$
INC163-031900-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Vanderburgh IN-
1252 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
VANDERBURGH COUNTY...
At 1252 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Haubstadt, or
near Fort Branch, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Evansville and Darmstadt.
This includes Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 18 and
29.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3817 8747 3808 8749 3807 8750 3812 8770
3813 8769 3817 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 217DEG 47KT 3820 8750
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JGG754
WWUS53 KPAH 031856
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1256 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
INC163-031906-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230303T1900Z/
Vanderburgh IN-
1256 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN VANDERBURGH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
100 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CST for southwestern
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3817 8747 3808 8749 3807 8750 3812 8770
3813 8769 3817 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 217DEG 47KT 3823 8747
$$
JGGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 4:55 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, McCracken | 8 hr |
| Mar 3, 5:40 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Henderson, Union | 8 hr |
| Mar 3, 5:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Graves, Hickman | 35 min |
| Mar 3, 5:52 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Calloway, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 3, 5:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Graves, Marshall | 32 min |
| Mar 3, 6:54 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Webster | 8 hr |
| Mar 3, 8:26 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard | 16 min |
| Mar 3, 9:26 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Fulton, Graves, Hickman | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 10:38 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 52 min |
| Mar 3, 10:44 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman and 2 more | 61 min |
| Mar 3, 10:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 15 min |
| Mar 3, 10:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, McCracken | 50 min |
| Mar 3, 10:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 11:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Graves, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall | 21 min |
| Mar 3, 11:15 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Calloway, Crittenden, Graves, Livingston, Lyon and 4 more | 60 min |
| Mar 3, 11:23 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Muhlenberg | 11 min |
| Mar 3, 11:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Crittenden, Livingston, Union | 46 min |
| Mar 3, 11:42 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Lyon, Trigg and 1 more | 48 min |
| Mar 3, 11:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Crittenden, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Union and 1 more | 65 min |
| Mar 3, 12:02 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Union | 28 min |
| Mar 3, 12:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Daviess, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg and 2 more | 51 min |
| Mar 3, 12:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Henderson, Union | 33 min |
| Mar 3, 12:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Daviess, McLean | 47 min |
| Mar 3, 12:49 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, McCracken | 116 min |
| Mar 3, 12:55 PM CST | High Wind Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Graves and 12 more | 7 hr |
| Mar 3, 1:36 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Henderson, Union | 84 min |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Watch | PAH | Livingston, McCracken | 7 min |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman | 11 days |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard | 11 days |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Daviess, Henderson | 5 days |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Henderson, Union | 7 days |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Union | 9 days |
| Mar 3, 1:43 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Crittenden, Union | 9 days |
| Mar 3, 1:50 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Livingston, McCracken | 9 days |
| Mar 3, 8:57 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Gibson, Pike | 6 hr |
| Mar 3, 9:46 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Gibson, Posey | 21 days |
| Mar 3, 9:58 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Gibson | 11 days |
| Mar 3, 12:41 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick | 22 min |
| Mar 3, 1:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Pike, Spencer | 20 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.