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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 142, NWS Louisville, KY

July 4, 20245 counties in Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 4, 2024, 2:47 PM EDT for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 4, 2024, 2:47 PM EDT (18:47 UTC)
Expired
Jul 4, 2024, 3:15 PM EDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Anderson County, KY, Franklin County, KY, Shelby County, KY, Spencer County, KY, Woodford County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 4, 12:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 182 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2024-07-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 267 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2024-07-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 48 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
267 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
655 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 4, 1:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 4, 1:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 4, 1:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
103 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

INZ092-KYZ026>029-031>043-045>049-053>057-051715-
Clark IN-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-
Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-
Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-
Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-
103 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 /1203 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024/

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 505 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today. Storms will be capable
of torrential downpours and locally gusty winds. All thunderstorms
are a lightning threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered storms Friday may produce locally torrential downpours and
gusty winds. All thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms today will move east or east-northeast at 25 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.

INZ077>079-KYZ061>067-070>078-081-082-051715-
Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-
Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
103 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 /1203 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today. Storms will be capable
of torrential downpours and locally gusty winds. All thunderstorms
are a lightning threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered storms Friday may produce locally torrential downpours and
gusty winds. All thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms today will move east or east-northeast at 25 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.

INZ076-083-084-089-KYZ023-051715-
Orange-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Hancock-
103 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 /1203 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and 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 thunderstorms are likely today, especially from mid-morning
through early afternoon. Torrential rainfall will be possible from
any storms and may result in isolated flash flooding.

Stronger storms may also produce localized strong winds. All
thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered storms Friday may produce locally torrential downpours and
gusty winds. All thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms today will move east or east-northeast at 25 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.

INZ090-091-KYZ024-025-030-051715-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Breckinridge-Meade-Jefferson-
103 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 /1203 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 505 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and 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.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Scattered thunderstorms are likely today, especially from mid-morning
through early afternoon. Torrential rainfall will be possible from
any storms and may result in isolated flash flooding.

Stronger storms may also produce localized strong winds. All
thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered storms Friday may produce locally torrential downpours and
gusty winds. All thunderstorms are a lightning threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms today will move east or east-northeast at 25 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/RAS

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 4, 12:16 PM EDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1216 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

INZ083-084-089-041645-
Crawford IN-Perry IN-Dubois IN-
1216 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN DUBOIS...CRAWFORD
AND PERRY COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 PM EDT/1145 AM CDT/...

At 1215 PM EDT/1115 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles southeast of
Jasper to near Santa Claus. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
English, Carefree Town, Mount Pleasant, Marengo, Milltown, Leopold,
Troy, Ranger, Beechwood, and Terry.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 8675 3840 8638 3839 8631 3836 8627
      3832 8629 3830 8628 3813 8644 3812 8646
      3803 8653 3800 8681 3802 8680 3801 8679
      3801 8678 3806 8677 3810 8677 3812 8681
      3812 8680 3814 8681 3821 8679 3821 8683
TIME...MOT...LOC 1615Z 254DEG 33KT 3825 8674 3804 8694

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RAS
Special weather statement, Jul 4, 1:05 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
105 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

INZ089-KYZ023>025-041730-
Perry IN-Hancock KY-Meade KY-Breckinridge KY-
105 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN PERRY...SOUTHWESTERN
MEADE...EAST CENTRAL HANCOCK AND BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES THROUGH 130
PM EDT/1230 PM CDT/...

At 105 PM EDT/1205 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Hawesville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Tell City, Hardinsburg, Hawesville, Webster, Cannelton, Irvington,
Cloverport, Mystic, Raymond, and Frymire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT/600 PM
CDT/ for central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8679 3797 8674 3802 8626 3775 8625
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 268DEG 25KT 3788 8664

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RAS
Special weather statement, Jul 4, 1:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 3, 8:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKJefferson3 hr
Jul 3, 8:31 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKHancock3 hr
Jul 3, 8:56 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKJefferson102 min
Jul 3, 11:58 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBarren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Ohio, Warren3 hr
Jul 4, 2:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland34 min
Jul 4, 3:36 AM EDTFlood WatchLMKBreckinridge, Hancock, Jefferson, Meade16 hr
Jul 4, 1:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge25 min
Jul 4, 1:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHardin, Meade34 min
Jul 4, 1:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson, Oldham30 min
Jul 4, 1:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Meade, Ohio60 min
Jul 4, 1:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt, Hardin36 min
Jul 4, 2:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue and 4 more40 min
Jul 4, 2:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKNelson, Spencer35 min
Jul 4, 3:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin and 11 more58 min
Jul 4, 3:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKFayette, Scott, Woodford31 min
Jul 4, 3:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler58 min
Jul 4, 4:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler32 min
Jul 4, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKEdmonson, Hart25 min
Jul 4, 4:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Green65 min
Jul 4, 5:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan66 min
Jul 4, 6:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Barren, Simpson59 min
Jul 3, 8:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKPerry30 min
Jul 4, 7:35 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKCrawford, Dubois3 hr
Jul 4, 12:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCrawford, Perry29 min
Jul 4, 12:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCrawford, Harrison35 min
Jul 4, 1:08 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKFloyd, Harrison15 min

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Sources

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