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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this high wind warning at Sep 26, 2024, 1:38 PM EDT for 33 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Sep 26, 2024, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2024, 1:38 PM EDT (17:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 26, 2024, 11:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 27, 2024, 6:20 PM EDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
All 33 counties
Bath County, KY, Bell County, KY, Breathitt County, KY, Clay County, KY, Elliott County, KY, Estill County, KY, Fleming County, KY, Floyd County, KY, Harlan County, KY, Jackson County, KY, Johnson County, KY, Knott County, KY, Knox County, KY, Laurel County, KY, Lee County, KY, Leslie County, KY, Letcher County, KY, Magoffin County, KY, Martin County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Menifee County, KY, Montgomery County, KY, Morgan County, KY, Owsley County, KY, Perry County, KY, Pike County, KY, Powell County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY, Rowan County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY, Wolfe County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 8:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Eubank, KY | Trees were reported down in the Eubank area starting about 845 AM. |
| Sep 27, 8:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Science Hill, KY | Trees were reported down in the Science Hill area starting about 845 AM. |
| Sep 27, 9:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | Somerset Pulaski County, KY | AWOS station KSME Somerset Apt. |
| Sep 27, 9:27 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | London-Corbin Airport, KY | ASOS station KLOZ London-Corbin Apt. |
| Sep 27, 9:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Bobs Creek, KY | Multiple trees and utility lines were blown down in the Cawood area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 9:35 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 38 | 1 N Keith, KY | AWOS station KI35 Harlan Apt. |
| Sep 27, 9:40 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Evarts, KY | Multiple trees and utility lines were blown down in the Evarts vicinity. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 9:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Putney, KY | Multiple trees and utility lines were blown down. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 9:57 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Prestonsburg, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in Prestonsburg. |
| Sep 27, 10:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Cumberland, KY | Multiple trees and utility lines were blown down in the Cumberland vicinity. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 2 Sw Sharkey, KY | AWOS station KSYM Morehead Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Blue River, KY | A tree was reported down in the Blue River vicinity. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | David, KY | Trees were reported down in the David vicinity. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:20 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 1 Sw Dabney, KY | Mesonet station DABN Somerset 7 NNE. |
| Sep 27, 10:25 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 1 Wnw Preston, KY | Mesonet station PRST Owingsville 4 S. |
| Sep 27, 10:27 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 1 Ese London-Corbin Air, KY | ASOS station KLOZ London-Corbin Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:27 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Ashcamp, KY | A tree fell on a residence at 165 Right Fork of Sycamore Road Ashcamp, KY. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | Olin, KY | Mesonet station OLIN McKee 5 S. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Leatherwood, KY | A large tree was blown down onto KY 699 and blocking the roadway near the Old Leatherwood School or near 7777 State Hwy 699, Leatherwood, KY. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Dice, KY | Trees were blown down along KY 15 North in the vicinity of KCPF. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Irvine, KY | Reports of multiple trees and powerlines downed across Estill County. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Martin, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Martin area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mcdowell, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the McDowell area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 10:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Somerset, KY | A tree was blown down onto a utility line in the city of Somerset. |
| Sep 27, 10:35 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 35 | 3 E Odds, KY | AWOS station KSJS Big Sandy Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:35 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 1 Wnw Middlesboro, KY | AWOS station K1A6 Middlesboro Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:40 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 1 Ne Vest, KY | Mesonet station VEST Hindman 5 N. |
| Sep 27, 10:40 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pippa Passes, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in Pippa Passes. |
| Sep 27, 10:40 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Vest, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Vest area. |
| Sep 27, 10:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | 3 Wnw Mill Springs, KY | Mesonet station FW1232 Monticello. |
| Sep 27, 10:55 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 N Prewitt, KY | AWOS station KIOB Mount Sterling Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:55 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 4 Ne Boldman, KY | AWOS station KPBX Pike County Apt. |
| Sep 27, 10:55 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Zebulon, KY | A tree was blown down on to a residence at 229 Taylor Rd, Pikeville, KY in the Zebulon community. |
| Sep 27, 10:56 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | Nws Office/Julian Carro, KY | Mesonet station JCAK2 Jackson RAWS. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Kaliopi, KY | A tree was blown down on Big Valley Road north of the Hal Rogers Parkway. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Viper, KY | Trees were blown down on Left Fork of Maces Creek KY 1165 about 2.5 miles from KY 7. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ary, KY | A tree was blown down onto KY 476 near the intersection with Balls Fork Road. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Barbourville, KY | Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down across Knox County. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Betsy Layne, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Betsy Layne area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Essie, KY | Trees were blown down in the Essie area along KY 406. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Fleming-Neon, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Fleming Neon area. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Grethel, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Grethel area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Harold, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Harold area. The event time is estimated. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hyden, KY | Trees and utility lines were blown down. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Jenkins, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Jenkins area. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mckee, KY | Multiple reports of trees downed across parts of Jackson County. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Owingsville, KY | Multiple reports of trees and powerlines downed throughout Bath County. |
| Sep 27, 11:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Whitesburg, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Whitesburg area. |
| Sep 27, 11:01 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 42 | Somerset Pulaski County, KY | Mesonet station SOMK2 Somerset RAWS. |
| Sep 27, 11:02 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 38 | 2 S Rodburn, KY | Mesonet station TRMK2 Triangle Mtn RAWS. |
| Sep 27, 11:05 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Clay City, KY | A tree was uprooted at a residence. |
| Sep 27, 11:10 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | 3 E Dorton, KY | Mesonet station DORT Pikeville 13 S. |
| Sep 27, 11:18 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Koomer Ridge Camping Gr, KY | Mesonet station KOMK2 Koomer Ridge RAWS. |
| Sep 27, 11:20 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Wnw Index, KY | Mesonet station WLBT West Liberty 2 SW. |
| Sep 27, 11:20 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mount Vernon, KY | Multiple reports of trees down throughout the Rockcastle County. |
| Sep 27, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Ned, KY | A tree was blown down along KY 15 North at the Breathitt and Perry County line. |
| Sep 27, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Beattyville, KY | Multiple reports of trees and powerlines downed throughout Lee County. |
| Sep 27, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mount Sterling, KY | A tree was blown down onto High Street about 1 block east of the courthouse blocking the roadway. |
| Sep 27, 11:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Frozen Creek, KY | Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Frozen area of Breathitt County. |
| Sep 27, 11:50 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Bluestone, KY | 5 large poplar trees were uprooted at a property at 38.1708434086199, -83.52611946891666 near Farmers. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 218 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
- 116 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 819 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -32 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
502 WWUS73 KJKL 261738 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 138 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 KYZ087-088-118-270315- /O.UPG.KJKL.HW.A.0001.240927T0300Z-240928T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KJKL.HW.W.0002.240927T0300Z-240928T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Harlan, Whitesburg, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, and Jenkins 138 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE...Bell, Harlan, and Letcher Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ080-084>086-110-113-115>117-120-270315- /O.NEW.KJKL.HW.W.0002.240927T0600Z-240928T0000Z/ Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Pike- Including the cities of Wheelwright, Hyden, Prestonsburg, Hazard, Manchester, Corbin, London, Barbourville, Williamsburg, Pippa Passes, Elkhorn City, South Williamson, Coal Run, Stearns, Hindman, Pikeville, and Whitley City 138 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 55 to 60 mph expected, with locally stronger gusts. * WHERE...Laurel, McCreary, Whitley, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Perry, and Pike Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For most locations, the strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon, though locations at and above 1500 feet may experience strong gusts prior to dawn. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-083-104-106>109-111-112-114-119- 270315- /O.NEW.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.240927T0900Z-240928T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee- Breathitt-Owsley-Martin- Including the cities of Mount Sterling, Stanton, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Monticello, Frenchburg, Annville, Irvine, Clay City, McKee, Ravenna, Flemingsburg, Paintsville, Morehead, Beattyville, Booneville, Inez, Camargo, Salyersville, Campton, Owingsville, Jeffersonville, Somerset, Burnside, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, and Jackson 138 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JP
4 follow-up statements
008 WWUS73 KJKL 270308 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1108 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 KYZ087-088-118-271115- /O.CON.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Bell-Harlan-Letcher- Including the cities of Harlan, Cumberland, Whitesburg, Pineville, Middlesboro, and Jenkins 1108 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE...Bell, Harlan, and Letcher Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ080-084>086-110-113-115>117-120-271115- /O.CON.KJKL.HW.W.0002.240927T0600Z-240928T0000Z/ Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Pike- Including the cities of Pikeville, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Stearns, Elkhorn City, Hindman, Corbin, Hyden, Manchester, South Williamson, London, Wheelwright, Whitley City, Hazard, Coal Run, Prestonsburg, and Pippa Passes 1108 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph expected, with locally stronger gusts. * WHERE...Laurel, McCreary, Whitley, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Perry, and Pike Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For most locations, the strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon, though locations at and above 1500 feet may experience strong gusts prior to dawn. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-083-104-106>109-111-112-114-119- 271115- /O.CON.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.240927T0900Z-240928T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee- Breathitt-Owsley-Martin- Including the cities of Beattyville, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, Sandy Hook, Owingsville, Burnside, Inez, Clay City, Morehead, Flemingsburg, Mount Vernon, Irvine, Stanton, Brodhead, West Liberty, Mount Sterling, Campton, Jackson, Monticello, Somerset, McKee, Annville, Paintsville, Camargo, Booneville, Salyersville, and Ravenna 1108 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GEERTSON
912 WWUS73 KJKL 270852 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-104-106-108-111-280000- /O.UPG.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.240927T0900Z-240928T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KJKL.HW.W.0002.240927T1400Z-240928T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Elliott-Morgan-Wolfe-Lee- Including the cities of Irvine, Jeffersonville, Mount Vernon, Somerset, West Liberty, Brodhead, Camargo, McKee, Campton, Burnside, Clay City, Ravenna, Morehead, Stanton, Beattyville, Annville, Sandy Hook, Frenchburg, Mount Sterling, Flemingsburg, and Owingsville 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected with locally higher wind gusts possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ080-084>088-110-113-115>118-120-280000- /O.CON.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay- Leslie-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Whitley City, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Middlesboro, Coal Run, Hazard, Harlan, Cumberland, Wheelwright, Corbin, Barbourville, Pineville, Manchester, Pikeville, Hyden, South Williamson, London, Pippa Passes, Stearns, Elkhorn City, Williamsburg, and Hindman 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ083-107-109-112-114-119-280000- /O.EXT.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.240927T1200Z-240928T0000Z/ Wayne-Johnson-Magoffin-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin- Including the cities of Salyersville, Paintsville, Booneville, Inez, Monticello, and Jackson 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...Johnson, Martin, Wayne, Breathitt, Magoffin, and Owsley Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GREIF
481 WWUS73 KJKL 271505 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 1105 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 KYZ083-107-109-112-114-119-280000- /O.UPG.KJKL.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Wayne-Johnson-Magoffin-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin- Including the cities of Jackson, Inez, Booneville, Paintsville, Monticello, and Salyersville 1105 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Johnson, Martin, Wayne, Breathitt, Magoffin, and Owsley Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-104-106-108-111-280000- /O.CON.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Elliott-Morgan-Wolfe-Lee- Including the cities of Somerset, Owingsville, Morehead, Brodhead, Jeffersonville, Annville, McKee, West Liberty, Irvine, Mount Sterling, Clay City, Burnside, Frenchburg, Flemingsburg, Ravenna, Campton, Camargo, Stanton, Sandy Hook, Beattyville, and Mount Vernon 1105 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected with locally higher wind gusts possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected during the morning into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ080-084>088-110-113-115>118-120-280000- /O.CON.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay- Leslie-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Pippa Passes, Wheelwright, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Williamsburg, Elkhorn City, South Williamson, Pineville, Stearns, Hyden, Pikeville, Cumberland, Whitley City, Barbourville, Jenkins, Prestonsburg, London, Harlan, Middlesboro, Hindman, Corbin, Manchester, and Hazard 1105 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ JP
243 WWUS73 KJKL 272220 NPWJKL URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 620 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-272330- /O.CAN.KJKL.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Corbin, Mount Vernon, Irvine, Jenkins, Annville, Pippa Passes, Barbourville, Booneville, Coal Run, Flemingsburg, Whitley City, Frenchburg, Pikeville, Manchester, Morehead, McKee, Beattyville, South Williamson, Clay City, Williamsburg, Monticello, Jackson, Brodhead, London, Hazard, Prestonsburg, Somerset, West Liberty, Hyden, Burnside, Cumberland, Stanton, Elkhorn City, Jeffersonville, Inez, Stearns, Middlesboro, Camargo, Harlan, Mount Sterling, Campton, Owingsville, Wheelwright, Ravenna, Paintsville, Whitesburg, Sandy Hook, Salyersville, Hindman, and Pineville 620 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished to below high wind warning criteria; therefore, the high wind warning will be cancelled. Winds will continue to diminish through the evening. $$ VORST
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Sep 26, 12:46 PM EDT, 52 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- The remnants of tropical system Helene will bring a widespread, soaking rain event tonight into Friday.
- Flash flooding could result from the remnants of Helene, but the overall potential may be limited by its quick movement.
- Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are possible at times from late tonight through Friday as the remnants of Helene pass by the area.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 26, 12:46 PM EDT, 52 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED National Weather Service Jackson KY 1246 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - The remnants of tropical system Helene will bring a widespread, soaking rain event tonight into Friday. - Flash flooding could result from the remnants of Helene, but the overall potential may be limited by its quick movement. - Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are possible at times from late tonight through Friday as the remnants of Helene pass by the area. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1245 PM EDT THU SEP 26 2024 The Flood Watch was expanded to include more counties further to the north to account for the potential of higher totals further north in the 12Z HRRR and NAMNEST as well as the 12Z HREF LPMM values. The other concern is the gust potential for later tonight and on Friday and further adjustments to wind headlines will be needed this afternoon. UPDATE Issued at 740 AM EDT THU SEP 26 2024 No real changes to the forecast with just the inclusion of the latest observations and trends for the T/Td/Sky/PoP grids. These minor adjustments have been sent to the NDFD and web servers. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday) Issued at 520 AM EDT THU SEP 26 2024 08Z sfc analysis shows a weak pressure pattern over eastern Kentucky with a hint of an inverted trough ahead of a stalled frontal boundary to the west of the area. This boundary has been interacting with the high PW air in place over the area to keep showers and a stray thunderstorm on the scope through the night. Much of the convection is falling over grounds that have been soaked the last few days - especially Bell, Harlan, and Letcher counties. Plenty of clouds at various levels have kept temperatures and dewpoints fairly uniform through the area overnight - generally in the low to mid 60s. Amid light winds, areas of fog - locally dense along with some low stratus clouds have developed during the night, as well. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene appears to be starting to undergo its rapid intensification process as it moves north through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The models, and their individual ensemble suites, are in pretty good agreement aloft through the short term portion of the forecast despite a complicated forecast for this part of the Country. They all depict a 5h closed low seemingly stuck over western parts of the state with spokes of mid level energy rotating around - maintaining the convection for at least up in the east. To its south, the core of Helene is steadily approaching the Mainland U.S. It is this feature that will be the main focus for the weather over the next few days across eastern Kentucky. Helene looks to lift into the southern Appalachians and in a Fujiwhara manner rotate around the mid level low to our west later tonight into Friday. As a result, the core of Helene's remnants push into the JKL CWA on Friday forming - and locking in place for a bit - a deeper 5h low over the region. There is enough general agreement among the models through the short term portion of the forecast, to favor the NBM as the starting point for the grids but with significant adjustments needed to the QPF, Winds, and PoPs from the CAMs through Friday evening. Sensible weather features a complicated and dynamic forecast on account of the remains of Helene tracking near and through eastern Kentucky. The strength of this system at landfall later today will have an effect on how well it can maintain its core of winds/rain into the southern Appalachians. East Kentucky will benefit from its easterly winds downsloping into the area and likely limiting the rainfall totals for much of the JKL CWA through Friday. However, much of the southeast is approaching saturation from the past three days of convection and the expectation of more rains today from the front to the west and the ongoing tropical fetch. High PW air and an increasingly tropical air mass will enhance the warm rain processes making for efficient rain producing showers. Expect limited thunder but that will likely not stop pockets of rain from reaching 2 to 3+ inches in a few hours for some places. On account of the expected rains and the antecedent soil conditions for the Cumberland Valley have gone ahead and hoisted a Flood Watch through Friday evening there. Could see the need for this to be extended west and north as the core of Helene's path dictates later today and tonight. Look for the best rain chance to shift westward by Friday afternoon. Winds will be the other big concern from this event as the wind core of Helene will not have as much time to spread out and weaken as we typically see in these situations. Accordingly, anticipate - with significant support from the CAMs runs - strong winds and gusts over our higher terrain later tonight through Friday. A High Wind Watch remains in effect for our southeast higher terrain counties - above 2000 feet - for a potential of wind gusts in excess of 50 to 60 mph. Of heightened concern is the indicators in the CAMs that show drying from the east early Friday with a potential for the higher winds to mix down better in this environment in which case a wind advisory would probably be warranted for much of he area into Friday afternoon. Will keep watching this potential for possible additional headlines dealing with Helene. Otherwise, temperatures will be near normal for highs today and mild at night with warmer conditions in the east on Friday due to that drying and downsloping on tap. Any fog will likely be fleeting and associated with times of rain or any brief clearing of the lower clouds. The changes to the NBM starting point mainly consisted of increasing winds and winds gusts per the CAMs tonight and on Friday, as well as adding in more details from those higher resolution models for PoPs and QPF through Friday evening. .LONG TERM...(Friday night through Wednesday) Issued at 436 AM EDT THU SEP 26 2024 The remnants of Hurricane Helene is going to be the main story of the forecast heading into the extended. By 0Z Saturday the upper level low associated with Helene will have merged with the upper level low already in place across western KY. This merged mega system will remain nearly stationary during the first half of the day Saturday, before slowly moving eastward to the eastern half of the state Saturday night. The ECMWF is a bit slower with this progression, however, keeping the center of the low across western KY during this time. This sets the stage for model differences moving forward, with the ECMWF always being about 12 to 24 hours behind and displaced farther west than the GFS. This could lead to considerable differences in weather patterns across the Commonwealth, as one has the center of the low across the state (ECMWF) while the other (GFS) has moved well east of the state leaving us in NW flow. Furthermore, the GFS brings a shortwave through the Ohio Valley on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, while the ECMWF starts to build ridging across the area. All this to say, held to the NBM after Saturday for sensible weather as a best guess between the two solutions. The swath of heavy rain that impacted us Friday will start to wrap north and eastward by Friday night, centering over western and central KY, with most models showing some drying taking place in the eastern CWA. This will persist through the first part of the day Saturday, until the system starts to make the above-mentioned shift eastward. Again, this is with the exception of the ECMWF which keeps the precip across the western and central portion of the state through the day Saturday and into Saturday night, keeping eastern KY dry. The NBM seems to be more in line with the GFS and NAM, spreading precip back into the eastern CWA by the second half of the day Saturday. Either way, QPF will have tapered off substantially by this point, with the best chances of totals around half an inch or so generally across the Bluegrass. The NBM has rain chances lessoning overnight with the loss of daytime heating/mixing, but ramps it back up across the eastern half of the state during the day Sunday. Interestingly, the same thing occurs on Monday, which seems more in line with the solution of the slower ECWMF, and a bit higher than the exiting GFS suggests. Will be interesting to see if these pops trend lower or remain likely depending on which solution the models continue to trend towards. After this point, the NBM continues to trend drier, with Wednesday likely being our first dry day in well over a week. Granted this isn't exactly reflected in the models currently, especially with the GFS shortwave moving through, so expect that it could change as models hopefully come into better agreement over the coming days. One thing is for certain, the NW flow into the region through much of the period. This will likely peak by mid-week as part of the upper level jet dips down into the Commonwealth. As such, this northerly flow and presence of clouds plus precip will help to keep temperature at bay, with daytime highs generally in the low to mid 70s. By the end of the period, the clearing skies and lack of rainfall will help temperature to drop further overnight. Therefore, if the forecast holds, can't rule out some temps in the upper 40s and low 50s for Tuesday night, and then down into the mid 40s by Wednesday night with another day of drying and clearing. The rest of the time clouds should keep us fairly insulated, with temperatures only bottoming out in the upper 50s and low 60s for lows. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday morning) ISSUED AT 800 AM EDT THU SEP 26 2024 Variable aviation conditions were reported at TAF issuance time as areas of fog, low clouds, and a few showers are impacting much of eastern Kentucky. Anticipate conditions to generally continue to be variable in the IFR to MVFR range into the afternoon. A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out, but confidence in any affecting a particular TAF site remains too low to mention. There will likely be an uptick in the rainfall rates later today and tonight. Winds will be light and variable away from any storms through the first part of the evening but begin to pick up thereafter from the east to northeast at 10 to 20 kts with higher gusts into dawn Friday. LLWS will be a threat later tonight into Friday morning, as well, with winds up to 50 kts a few thousand feet off the sfc - blowing from the east northeast. && .JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Friday evening for KYZ058-068-069-079-080- 083>088-107>120. High Wind Watch from 11 PM EDT this evening through Friday evening for KYZ087-088-118. && UPDATE...JP SHORT TERM...GREIF LONG TERM...JMW AVIATION...GREIF
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 26, 12:05 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson KY 1205 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 KYZ044-050>052-059-060-104-106-271615- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Elliott-Morgan- 1205 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Thunderstorms are this afternoon and tonight along with brief heavy rains. Wind gusts could reach near 35 mph late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday into Friday night. Thunderstorms are also possible on Sunday, mainly for northeast parts of the area. Heavy rain may occur at times through Sunday. The greatest risk is on Friday as the remains of tropical system Helene move north over Kentucky. Helene could also bring winds gusts in the 35 to 55 mph mph range, at times, on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report incidents of flooding and any wind damage through Friday. KYZ058-068-069-079-083-107>109-111-112-114-119-271615- Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee- Breathitt-Owsley-Martin- 1205 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Persistent showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and tonight and these could produce locally heavy rain and localized flash flooding. Wind gusts could reach near 35 mph late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday into Friday night. Thunderstorms are also possible on Sunday, mainly for northeast parts of the area. Heavy rain may occur at times through Sunday. The greatest risk is on Friday as the remains of tropical system Helene move north over Kentucky. Helene could also bring winds gusts in the 35 to 55 mph mph range, at times, on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report incidents of flooding and any wind damage through Friday. KYZ080-084>086-110-113-115>117-120-271615- Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Pike- 1205 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Persistent showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and tonight. Localized flash flooding are possible. In addition, winds could gust as high as 40 mph late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday into Friday night. Thunderstorms are also possible on Sunday, mainly for northeast parts of the area. Heavy rain may occur, at times, through Sunday. The greatest risk is Friday, especially over the Cumberland drainage basin. This will be due to the remains of tropical system Helene moving north over Kentucky. Helene could also bring winds gusts of 40 to 55 mph, at times, Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report incidents of flooding and any wind damage through Friday. KYZ087-088-118-271615- Bell-Harlan-Letcher- 1205 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Persistent showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon and tonight. Incidents of flash flooding are possible. In addition, winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph late tonight for most places, but could exceed 60 mph above 2000 feet. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday into Friday night. Heavy rain will occur, at times, through Sunday. The greatest risk is on Friday, especially over the Cumberland drainage basin. This will be due to the remains of tropical system Helene moving north over Kentucky. Helene could also bring winds gusts of 40 to 55 mph at times from Friday, with wind gusts of 60 mph possible for elevations above 2000 feet and locations immediately downwind. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report incidents of flooding and any wind damage through Friday. JP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 3:32 AM EDT | Flood Watch | JKL | Bath, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill and 26 more | 36 hr |
| Sep 26, 11:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Harlan | 3 hr |
| Sep 26, 1:38 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | JKL | Bath, Breathitt, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Jackson and 14 more | 21 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.