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Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Louisville, KY

May 8, 20246 counties in Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this flash flood warning at May 8, 2024, 9:42 PM CDT for 6 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 10 hr. 7 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
May 8, 2024, 9:42 PM CDT (02:42 UTC)
Expired
May 9, 2024, 7:15 AM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Allen County, KY, Barren County, KY, Logan County, KY, Monroe County, KY, Simpson County, KY, Warren County, KY

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:46 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
May 8, 10:11 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 Se Adairville, KYWater rescue of a man on his roof ongoing at the end of Riverview Drive in Adairville.
May 8, 10:14 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 W Adairville, KYBarren Plains Road closed due to flooding.
May 9, 2:00 AM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 Ene Russellville, KYMultiple roads in Russellville closed due to high water.
May 9, 2:00 AM CDTFLASH FLOODAuburn, KYDebris from flood waters had to be removed from a roadway in Auburn.
May 9, 3:30 AM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 Wnw Forest Springs, KY*** 1 FATAL *** Male crossed bridge along Trammel Creek, found 50 yards north of bridge.
May 9, 4:30 AM CDTFLASH FLOODScottsville, KY2 water rescues, as well as numerous roads closed due to high water.
May 9, 4:45 AM CDTFLASH FLOODFranklin, KYSimpson county dispatch reported 2 water rescues ongoing and multiple roads closed due to high water.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 7 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 29 minutes after it went out.

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

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 373 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2024-05-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3301 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Little Rock, AR at 00:00Z on 2024-05-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 135 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
3301 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-24 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
746 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
2.9
Supercell composite
13.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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WGUS53 KLMK 090242
FFWLMK
KYC003-009-141-171-213-227-090645-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
942 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Allen County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Barren County in south central Kentucky...
  Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Monroe County in south central Kentucky...
  Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 145 AM CDT.

* At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bowling Green, Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Auburn, 
  Adairville, Woodburn, Fountain Run, Salmons and Hillsdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National 
Weather Service in Louisville.

&&

LAT...LON 3693 8706 3693 8639 3674 8595 3663 8592
      3665 8641 3663 8656 3665 8659 3664 8706

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

KDW
3 follow-up statements
870 
WGUS53 KLMK 090540
FFWLMK
KYC003-009-141-171-213-227-090845-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240509T0845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1240 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Allen County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Barren County in south central Kentucky...
  Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Monroe County in south central Kentucky...
  Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 345 AM CDT.

* At 1240 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible 
  in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bowling Green, Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Auburn, 
  Adairville, Woodburn, Fountain Run, Salmons and Hillsdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National 
Weather Service in Louisville.

&&

LAT...LON 3693 8706 3693 8639 3674 8595 3663 8592
      3665 8641 3663 8656 3665 8659 3664 8706

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CSG
826 
WGUS53 KLMK 090812
FFWLMK
KYC003-009-141-171-213-227-091045-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240509T1045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
312 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Allen County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Barren County in south central Kentucky...
  Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Monroe County in south central Kentucky...
  Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 545 AM CDT.

* At 312 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area, and local law enforcement has 
  reported instances of flash flooding. Between 2.5 and 6 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches 
  are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bowling Green, Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Auburn, 
  Adairville, Woodburn, Fountain Run, Salmons and Hillsdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3693 8639 3674 8595 3663 8592 3665 8641
      3663 8656 3665 8659 3664 8706 3693 8706

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

BJS
466 
WGUS53 KLMK 091018
FFWLMK
KYC003-009-141-171-213-227-091215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240509T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
518 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Allen County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Barren County in south central Kentucky...
  Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Monroe County in south central Kentucky...
  Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 715 AM CDT.

* At 518 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing with several roads closed 
  in Logan, Simpson, and Allen counties.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bowling Green, Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Auburn, 
  Adairville, Woodburn, Fountain Run, Salmons and Hillsdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3693 8639 3674 8595 3663 8592 3665 8641
      3663 8656 3665 8659 3664 8706 3693 8706

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

BJS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood 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 flash flood warning went out at May 8, 8:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Scattered severe storms possible this evening. All severe hazards will be possible. * Flooding concerns increasing for southern and central Kentucky. A Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning. * Below normal temperatures return by Friday and persist into the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, May 8, 8:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
937 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

*   Scattered severe storms possible this evening. All severe
    hazards will be possible.

*   Flooding concerns increasing for southern and central Kentucky.
    A Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning.

*   Below normal temperatures return by Friday and persist into the
    weekend.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 936 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

The bowing line in southeastern IL is moving east into southern
Indiana. This line is moving along an axis of MUCAPE and utilizing
40-45kts of Effective Bulk Shear. The southern Indiana and northern
Kentucky environment has been spared of storms this afternoon and
evening, so is in a primed moisture region. Limiting factors to this
line maintaining through southern Indiana is the increasing CIN and
fleeting instability. In most recent radar scan, this line has
become outflow dominant and may become more elevated in nature.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 337 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

=====================
This afternoon and evening
=====================

A MCV is located near St. Louis this afternoon, evolving slowly
eastward. An effective warm front/remnant outflow boundary extends
SE through portions of western and southern KY, with sfc dewpoints
near 70 F along and south of the boundary. Scattered thunderstorms
have developed in south-central KY along the boundary and associated
instability gradient. Portions of south-central KY have been the
slowest to destabilize in the wake of morning convection and cloud
debris. Sfc temperatures are only now warming into the lower 70s at
BWG, with mid/upper 70s to near 80 noted across southern IN and the
northern half of KY. Likely still have a shallow low-level inversion
present across south-central KY, where ongoing impressive
supercellular storms could be elevated. However, this is also along
a boundary/instability gradient which continues to drift northeast
with time. A long, straight hodograph above 1 km is also supporting
splitting supercells which we have already seen with a left-mover
tracking northeast through Ohio County and a right-mover now moving
east across Warren County. Storms that move further to the right (E,
ESE) will realize greater low-level SRH and have a better chance of
producing a tornado.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of central and southern
KY where the near-term tornado risk is highest - roughly southwest
of a line from Brandenburg to Campbellsville. Further north and
northeast, low-level winds are notably weaker and the tornado risk
is lower.

The scattered storm activity ongoing now is expected to continue to
drift east and northeast with time, while increasing in coverage
this evening. So while severe weather is still very much possible
further north, such as along the I-64 corridor, the window for
storms and severe weather is shorter. The most likely time frame for
severe weather is now (3-4 PM) through Midnight. But areas further
northeast, such as from Louisville to Lexington, have the best
chance at seeing a severe storm from 5-11 PM EDT.

Given the destabilizing airmass (1000-2000+ J/kg MLCAPE) and very
strong effective deep layer shear (50-60 kt), supercellular storm
modes are likely well into the evening hours. Increasingly larger
clusters and perhaps bowing segments will be possible beyond 8 PM.
All severe hazards remain possible through the evening hours, with
the highest risk in the Tornado Watch area (this includes large
hail, damaging winds of 70+ mph, and tornadoes.

A Flood Watch also remains in effect for much of the area. Again,
the highest risk for flash flooding is concentrated across the
southwestern half of the CWA where the greatest thunderstorm
coverage is anticipated. Will need to watch closely for any training
along the boundary as it slowly lifts northeast. PW values are also
highest, exceeding 1.5 inches, along the lingering boundary. 1-3
inches of rain will be possible, with the highest amounts across
south-central KY. Localized higher totals of 3+ inches cannot be
ruled out across south-central KY.

=====================
Tonight and tomorrow
=====================

A final band of showers and storms will likely push southeast across
the region late this evening into tonight ahead of the cold front.
Confidence in severe weather after Midnight is much lower, but
localized damaging winds cannot be ruled out. Waning instability
will help to limit the wind threat at ground level. This activity
will likely weaken with time as it exits from NW to SE by the early
morning hours. Thursday looks drier with morning lows in the 60s and
afternoon highs near 80 F.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 337 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

By Thursday evening, the cold front responsible for recent inclement
weather will be off to our east along with most, if not all,
convective activity. Aloft, a positively tilted longwave trough will
extend from the NE US to an upper low positioned over the Four
Corners region of the SW CONUS. Embedded shortwave energy will
propagate through the longwave pattern into the OH Valley during the
day Friday, coupled with wrap-around moisture from the departing
surface low, and resulting in lingering precip chances. GFS
soundings suggest fog/stratus potential Friday morning; furthermore,
12Z NAM3k and HRRR soundings also show a saturated layer from just
above the surface to around 800/750mb, indicative of the possibility
of drizzle across southern Indiana and north central KY until late
Friday morning.

With the upper trough positioned over the OH Valley, temperatures
through the weekend will be several degrees below normal, resulting
in more of a Springtime feel: looking for daily highs in the upper
60s to low 70s through the weekend. Another shortwave will makes its
way through OH Valley Saturday, bringing another chance of light
showers as well as tightening the pressure gradient enough to
produce some breezy conditions, with gusts expected in the 20-25 mph
range Saturday afternoon. Low level ridging will simultaneously
begin building into our region Saturday, which would suggest dry
conditions for Sunday.

Low amplitude upper level ridging will pass overhead to start the
workweek, as the low level high center passes to our east. This
leaves our region on the dirty side of the high with return flow and
an uptick in low level moisture. Rain and storm chances return as
early as Monday evening through Mid week. Not expecting a washout,
but long range models' low temporal resolution have yet to resolve
finer details. It's worth repeating though that CIPS/CSU/SPC severe
comparisons show no signs of severe weather during this timeframe.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 800 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

Strong to severe storms are currently scattered through the region.
These storms will continue for the next few hours. At times, strong
storms over the terminals could lead to variable and high winds and
visibilities as low as 1-2SM. As we lose instability from daytime
heating, these storms will begin to weaken.

As the cold front approaches the region from the northwest, a line
of showers and embedded storms will move through the region. This
line will mostly bring SHRA to the I-64 terminals and VCTS to BWG
for a few hours.

In the overnight hours, winds will be mostly from the south and
slowly veer to the southwest.

In the early morning hours, CIGs will lower to MVFR as the cold
front moves through the terminals. Behind the front, winds will veer
to a northwesterly direction and CIGs will improve quickly.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday for KYZ023>043-
     045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-082.
IN...Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday for INZ077>079-
     084-089>092.

&&

UPDATE...SRM
SHORT TERM...EBW
LONG TERM...CRG
AVIATION...SRM
Hazardous weather outlook, May 8, 5:48 PM CDT, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
648 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

INZ077>079-084-090>092-KYZ029>043-045>049-056-057-092300-
Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Crawford-Harrison IN-Floyd-
Clark IN-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-
Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Garrard-
Madison-
648 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Indiana, south central
Indiana, east central Kentucky and north central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/louisville on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Scattered severe storms will be possible this evening. Damaging
straight line winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with
severe storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/louisville on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move E/NE at 35 to 45 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.

INZ076-083-092300-
Orange-Dubois-
648 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered severe storms will be possible this evening. Damaging
straight line winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with
severe storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move E/NE at 35 to 45 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.

INZ089-KYZ023>028-053>055-061>067-070>078-081-082-092300-
Perry-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Larue-Marion-
Boyle-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-
Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-
Clinton-
648 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 /548 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024/

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
...TORNADO WATCH 206 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Indiana, east central
Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky and south
central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/louisville on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.

Scattered severe storms will be possible this evening. Damaging
straight line winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with
severe storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/louisville on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move E/NE at 35 to 45 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.

SRM

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 8, 8:19 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
819 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

KYZ063-064-074>078-081-082-090145-
Russell KY-Hart KY-Metcalfe KY-Monroe KY-Cumberland KY-Barren KY-
Adair KY-Green KY-Clinton KY-
819 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CLINTON...SOUTHERN
GREEN...NORTH CENTRAL MONROE...WESTERN RUSSELL...SOUTHEASTERN HART...
CUMBERLAND...NORTHEASTERN BARREN...ADAIR AND METCALFE COUNTIES
THROUGH 845 PM CDT...

At 818 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edmonton, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Greensburg, Jamestown, Edmonton, Burkesville, Three
Springs, Leslie, Monroe, Russell Springs, and Pickett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3687 8591 3728 8569 3722 8537 3719 8535
      3721 8533 3715 8501 3670 8521
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 283DEG 49KT 3700 8561

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Neudorff
Special weather statement, May 8, 8:30 PM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
830 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

KYZ071>073-090200-
Warren KY-Simpson KY-Allen KY-
830 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SIMPSON...CENTRAL
ALLEN AND SOUTHERN WARREN COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT...

At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Memphis Junction, moving east at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Scottsville, Memphis Junction, Franklin, Woodburn,
Three Forks, Hardcastle, Allen Springs, Oak Forest, and West Fork.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3678 8661 3695 8659 3697 8615 3692 8616
      3691 8618 3691 8615 3692 8615 3693 8614
      3691 8614 3690 8615 3690 8613 3686 8610
      3687 8610 3688 8611 3690 8610 3690 8607
      3689 8608 3684 8607 3670 8608
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 273DEG 29KT 3686 8649

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

Graham
Local storm report, May 8, 8:44 PM CDT, 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Louisville KY
944 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

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

0252 PM     Hail             2 N Bowling Green       37.00N 86.44W
05/08/2024  E0.25 Inch       Warren             KY   Law Enforcement

0309 PM     Hail             Plum Springs            37.02N 86.39W
05/08/2024  E0.75 Inch       Warren             KY   Public

0323 PM     Hail             Oakland                 37.04N 86.25W
05/08/2024  E1.00 Inch       Warren             KY   Public

0615 PM     Hail             4 N Black Gnat          37.36N 85.46W
05/08/2024  E0.70 Inch       Taylor             KY   Emergency Mngr

            Dime size hail and 45 mph at Bengal.

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 W Saloma              37.40N 85.48W
05/08/2024                   Taylor             KY   Emergency Mngr

            Tree and Powerline down across KY highway
            210.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NE Campbellsville     37.37N 85.33W
05/08/2024                   Taylor             KY   Emergency Mngr

            Trees down on a house in Campbellsville.

0219 PM     Hail             3 SE Beaver Dam         37.38N 86.83W
05/08/2024  E1.00 Inch       Ohio               KY   Emergency Mngr

            Dime to quarter size hail.

0512 PM     Hail             Pleasant Ridge          37.59N 86.99W
05/08/2024  E1.00 Inch       Ohio               KY   Trained Spotter

0614 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Fountain Run            36.72N 85.96W
05/08/2024                   Monroe             KY   911 Call Center

            Delayed report of multiple trees down in
            Fountain Run.

0210 PM     Hail             Lewisburg               36.99N 86.95W
05/08/2024  E1.75 Inch       Logan              KY   911 Call Center

0400 PM     Hail             Horse Cave              37.18N 85.91W
05/08/2024  M0.70 Inch       Hart               KY   Emergency Mngr

            Dime size hail reported by EM.

0408 PM     Hail             2 SE Uno                37.17N 85.81W
05/08/2024  M1.00 Inch       Hart               KY   Public

            Reported in the area of Seymour-Bear Wallow
            Rd and HWY 218.

0438 PM     Hail             1 SSW Exie              37.16N 85.54W
05/08/2024  M1.75 Inch       Green              KY   Emergency Mngr

            Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSW
            Exie. Picture of golf ball size hail sent to
            the NWS near Rt 68 and Mell Rd. Time
            corrected.

0500 PM     Hail             3 NNE Bee Spring        37.33N 86.26W
05/08/2024  E0.88 Inch       Grayson            KY   Trained Spotter

            Report of nickel size hail along HWY 259 on
            the county line of Edmonson and Grayson.

0327 PM     Hail             2 NNE Smiths Grove      37.08N 86.19W
05/08/2024  E1.00 Inch       Edmonson           KY   Public

0402 PM     Hail             3 NNE South Hill        37.23N 86.79W
05/08/2024  E1.75 Inch       Butler             KY   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Golf ball size hail reported in Morgantown
            at the cross roads of Provo Rd and Meredith
            Rd.

0353 PM     Hail             1 ESE Cave City         37.13N 85.95W
05/08/2024  E1.75 Inch       Barren             KY   911 Call Center

0353 PM     Hail             1 ESE Cave City         37.14N 85.96W
05/08/2024  E1.50 Inch       Barren             KY   Trained Spotter

0750 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SE Cane Valley        37.16N 85.29W
05/08/2024                   Adair              KY   Emergency Mngr

            Few trees down in area of Knifley Road and
            Holmes Bend Road.

0750 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 S Cane Valley         37.15N 85.31W
05/08/2024  M59 MPH          Adair              KY   Mesonet

            Kentucky mesonet observation.

0216 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Tell City         37.94N 86.76W
05/08/2024                   Perry              IN   Emergency Mngr

            Several trees uprooted and branches snapped
            on the southeast side of Tell City.

&&
Special weather statement, May 8, 9:01 PM CDT, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1001 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

INZ076-083-084-089-090230-
Crawford IN-Orange IN-Perry IN-Dubois IN-
1001 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT DUBOIS...NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD...
NORTH CENTRAL PERRY AND WESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM
EDT/930 PM CDT/...

At 1001 PM EDT/901 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of
Washington to near Jasper to near Chandler. Movement was east at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Huntingburg, French Lick, Orangeville, West Baden Springs,
Birdseye, Dubois, Hillham, Celestine, and Bretzville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT/1100 PM CDT/ for
south central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3832 8707 3842 8699 3851 8702 3850 8696
      3849 8695 3851 8693 3850 8691 3850 8688
      3853 8683 3853 8668 3869 8668 3869 8656
      3841 8647 3824 8665 3826 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0201Z 272DEG 39KT 3881 8707 3842 8693 3801 8734

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Neudorff
Special weather statement, May 8, 9:03 PM CDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1003 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

INZ083-090215-
Dubois IN-
1003 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DUBOIS COUNTY
THROUGH 1015 PM EDT...

At 1002 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jasper, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Millersport and Ireland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for south
central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3833 8707 3850 8706 3851 8705 3851 8703
      3850 8702 3842 8699 3832 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 272DEG 39KT 3842 8697

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Neudorff
Local storm report, May 8, 9:17 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1017 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

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

0805 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Aberdeen            37.27N 86.68W
05/08/2024                   Butler             KY   Trained Spotter

            Multiple trees down on Caneyville Rd near
            Brownsville Rd. Delayed report.

&&

CJP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 8, 7:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Edmonson, Grayson, Hart, Metcalfe, Warren27 min
May 8, 7:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan33 min
May 8, 7:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe23 min
May 8, 8:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSimpson23 min
May 8, 8:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Barren, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and 1 more8 hr
May 8, 8:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Cumberland, Metcalfe26 min
May 8, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen30 min
May 8, 8:39 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKWarren43 hr
May 8, 8:41 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKOhio55 hr
May 8, 10:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio27 min
May 8, 10:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Ohio28 min
May 8, 10:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Warren4 days
May 9, 12:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler27 min
May 9, 12:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan, Simpson43 min
May 9, 12:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKLogan, Simpson34 min
May 9, 1:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSimpson34 min
May 9, 1:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Monroe41 min
May 9, 2:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton, Cumberland36 min
May 9, 7:11 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLMKAllen, Logan, Monroe, Simpson3 hr
May 9, 10:14 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLMKSimpson6 hr
May 9, 10:42 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKEdmonson53 hr
May 9, 10:45 AM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryLMKWarren38 hr
May 9, 11:12 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Muhlenberg, Ohio5 days
May 9, 12:54 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLMKAllen3 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.