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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 70, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 8, 2024, 12:44 PM CDT for Butler County, Logan County, Kentucky. It was in force for 31 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
- May 8, 2024, 12:44 PM CDT (17:44 UTC)
- Expired
- May 8, 2024, 1:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Butler County, KY, Logan County, KY
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:45 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 102 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
- 2219 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 640 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.9
- Supercell composite
- 7.6
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 May 8, 8:59 AM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 8, 8:59 AM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, May 8, 5:43 AM CDT, 7 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Louisville KY 643 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067- 070>078-081-082-091045- Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry- Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio- Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-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-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green- Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe- Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton- 643 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 /543 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Indiana, south central Indiana, east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky, and south central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are possible today and tonight. Damaging straight line winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with severe storms. In addition to the severe threat, there is potential for flooding across portions of southern and central Kentucky. A flood watch is currently in effect for those areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to pass along reports of severe weather and flooding.
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 8, 9:40 AM CDT, 3 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1040 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0923 PM Tornado 1 ENE Bennettsville 38.44N 85.78W
05/07/2024 Clark IN NWS Storm Survey
The NWS in Louisville conducted a storm
survey and found EF0 85 mph wind damage. The
tornado was 0.41 miles long with a width of
60 yards. For more information, please see
the associated Public Information Statement
survey summary.
&&
JDG/SGLocal storm report, May 8, 10:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1159 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
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.
&&
MKSpecial weather statement, May 8, 12:32 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1232 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
KYZ074-076-077-081-081800-
Metcalfe KY-Cumberland KY-Barren KY-Adair KY-
1232 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND...
SOUTHEASTERN BARREN...SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR AND METCALFE COUNTIES
THROUGH 100 PM CDT...
At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Glasgow, moving east at 45 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...
Edmonton, Waterview, Eighty Eight, Cofer, Weed, Curtis, Breeding,
Cyclone, Goodluck, and Willow Shade.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3681 8560 3683 8560 3683 8561 3684 8573
3684 8577 3682 8581 3682 8587 3695 8589
3707 8544 3681 8540
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 260DEG 40KT 3689 8580
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PadgettLocal storm report, May 8, 12:35 PM CDT, 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
135 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0922 PM Funnel Cloud Bennettsville 38.44N 85.80W
05/07/2024 Clark IN Public
Residents near Covered Bridge Golf Club saw
funnel before tornado touchdown near Perry
Crossing.
&&
JDGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 7:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Meade | 34 min |
| May 8, 12:24 AM CDT | Flood Watch | LMK | Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 43 more | 31 hr |
| May 8, 12:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Jefferson, Meade | 34 min |
| May 8, 1:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson, Shelby | 34 min |
| May 8, 1:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Scott, Shelby, Spencer | 19 min |
| May 8, 2:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Scott and 1 more | 25 min |
| May 8, 2:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bourbon, Clark, Fayette | 31 min |
| May 8, 3:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson, Green, Hart, Larue | 23 min |
| May 8, 4:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart, Taylor | 28 min |
| May 8, 4:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Green, Metcalfe, Taylor | 34 min |
| May 8, 4:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey | 25 min |
| May 8, 5:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 28 min |
| May 8, 5:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 25 min |
| May 8, 6:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Simpson | 30 min |
| May 8, 6:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Cumberland, Monroe | 28 min |
| May 8, 6:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 33 min |
| May 8, 12:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Metcalfe | 28 min |
| May 8, 1:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Logan | 17 min |
| May 8, 1:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 23 min |
| May 8, 1:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 31 min |
| May 8, 1:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Ohio | 27 min |
| May 8, 1:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 1 min |
| May 8, 1:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 23 min |
| May 8, 1:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 37 min |
| May 8, 2:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Warren | 37 min |
| May 8, 2:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Hart, Metcalfe | 42 min |
| May 8, 2:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Ohio | 44 min |
| May 8, 3:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor | 46 min |
| May 8, 3:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson | 34 min |
| May 8, 3:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Ohio | 40 min |
| May 8, 3:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Green, Russell, Taylor | 42 min |
| May 8, 4:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Grayson, Hart | 29 min |
| May 8, 4:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey | 34 min |
| May 8, 4:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart | 25 min |
| May 8, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Monroe | 35 min |
| May 8, 4:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Allen, Logan, Simpson | 5 hr |
| May 8, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Grayson, Hardin | 36 min |
| May 8, 5:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Monroe | 34 min |
| May 8, 5:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Marion, Taylor | 46 min |
| May 8, 5:18 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hancock and 7 more | 11 hr |
| May 8, 5:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe | 24 min |
| May 8, 5:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hart | 29 min |
| May 8, 5:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Casey, Lincoln | 38 min |
| May 8, 5:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland | 33 min |
| May 8, 6:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Allen, Barren, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe | 3 hr |
| May 8, 6:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Adair, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion and 2 more | 5 hr |
| May 8, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Ohio | 24 min |
| May 8, 6:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Green, Marion, Taylor | 37 min |
| May 8, 6:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 27 min |
| May 8, 6:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Russell, Taylor | 17 min |
| May 8, 6:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Ohio | 41 min |
| May 7, 7:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Perry | 15 min |
| May 7, 8:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Floyd, Harrison | 24 min |
| May 7, 8:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Floyd | 19 min |
| May 8, 1:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Orange, Washington | 28 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.