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Tornado Warning 19, NWS Louisville, KY

April 2, 2024Jefferson County, Scott County, Washington County, Indiana

NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2024, 4:54 PM EDT for Jefferson County, Scott County, Washington County, Indiana. It was in force for 36 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2024, 4:54 PM EDT (20:54 UTC)
Expired
Apr 2, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT
In force
36 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Jefferson County, IN, Scott County, IN, Washington County, IN

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

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 watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 2, 3:49 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 2024-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
645 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

190 
WFUS53 KLMK 022054
TORLMK
INC077-143-175-022130-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0019.240402T2054Z-240402T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
454 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Jefferson County in south central Indiana...
  Northwestern Scott County in south central Indiana...
  Northeastern Washington County in south central Indiana...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 453 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles northwest of Scottsburg, moving east at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Scottsburg around 500 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wakefield, Middlefork, Canaan, Volga, North Madison, Manville,
Deputy, Belleview, Bryantsburg, and Pumpkin Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3869 8598 3877 8602 3875 8598
      3875 8590 3873 8589 3873 8587 3878 8580
      3881 8579 3883 8573 3882 8570 3882 8563
      3883 8561 3885 8561 3885 8557 3888 8557
      3888 8554 3891 8554 3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 250DEG 50KT 3874 8591 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Wilkins
3 follow-up statements
641 
WWUS53 KLMK 022103 RRA
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
503 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INC175-022112-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240402T2130Z/
Washington IN-
503 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for south central
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3876 8583 3878 8580 3881 8579
      3883 8573 3882 8570 3882 8563 3883 8561
      3885 8561 3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554
      3891 8554 3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 250DEG 50KT 3879 8574 

$$

INC077-143-022130-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240402T2130Z/
Jefferson IN-Scott IN-
503 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 502 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Scottsburg, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Jefferson and northwestern Scott Counties, including the
following locations... Wakefield, Middlefork, Canaan, Volga,
Manville, Deputy, Belleview, Bryantsburg, Five Points, and Ringwald.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3876 8583 3878 8580 3881 8579
      3883 8573 3882 8570 3882 8563 3883 8561
      3885 8561 3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554
      3891 8554 3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 250DEG 50KT 3879 8574 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Wilkins
884 
WWUS53 KLMK 022110
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
510 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INC077-143-022130-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240402T2130Z/
Jefferson IN-Scott IN-
510 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
JEFFERSON AND NORTH CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 510 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles south of
Vernon, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Smyrna, Dupont, Wakefield, Middlefork, Canaan, Volga,
Manville, Deputy, and Belleview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3878 8580 3881 8579 3883 8573
      3882 8570 3882 8563 3883 8561 3885 8561
      3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554 3891 8554
      3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 250DEG 50KT 3883 8560 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Wilkins
871 
WWUS53 KLMK 022120
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
520 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INC143-022130-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240402T2130Z/
Scott IN-
520 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for south central
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3881 8563 3883 8561 3885 8561
      3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554 3891 8554
      3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 250DEG 50KT 3888 8543 

$$

INC077-022130-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240402T2130Z/
Jefferson IN-
520 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
JEFFERSON COUNTY...

At 520 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles north of
Madison, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Dupont, Middlefork, Canaan, Five Points, Manville, China, Belleview,
Bryantsburg, and Wirt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8523 3881 8563 3883 8561 3885 8561
      3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554 3891 8554
      3891 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 250DEG 50KT 3888 8543 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Wilkins

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Apr 2, 4:07 PM EDT, 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Severe storms remain likely into this evening. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are all possible. Localized flash flooding is also possible in areas impacted by repeated heavy rainfall. * Rain on Wednesday could mix with or change to snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A light accumulation of snow cannot be ruled out, but significant impacts from snow are unlikely. * Quiet weather expected Friday into next weekend with increasing chances of below freezing temperatures Saturday morning.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 4:07 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
407 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Severe storms remain likely into this evening. Damaging winds,
  large hail, and tornadoes are all possible. Localized flash
  flooding is also possible in areas impacted by repeated heavy
  rainfall.

* Rain on Wednesday could mix with or change to snow Wednesday night
  into Thursday morning. A light accumulation of snow cannot be
  ruled out, but significant impacts from snow are unlikely.

* Quiet weather expected Friday into next weekend with increasing
  chances of below freezing temperatures Saturday morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 407 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

Severe weather threat is currently ramping up as storms try to
become more organized along/just ahead of a cold front in the Wabash
Valley. Morning and midday convection left behind quite a bit of
cloud cover, but that has scoured out and allowed temps to warm
quickly into the lower/mid 70s with several hours of daylight
remaining.

Storms struggled to get organized until the last 30-45 minutes, with
some of the storm motion keeping storms along or even behind the
effective boundary. Over the next several hours, the instability and
shear profiles will enable any storm that can stay on or ahead of
the front to easily go severe. All severe threats are on the table,
including damaging winds, large hail, and fast-moving, possibly
strong tornadoes. Boundaries left behind by earlier storms will
likely be the main focus for tornadoes. Tornado Watch 78 is in
effect until 10 PM EDT, though the threat will diminish earlier than
that for our northern and western counties as the front pushes
through.

Flood Watch until 00Z is a little tricky as most of the heavier rain
from the earlier storms fell just outside the watch area. Storms
this evening look progressive enough, and the heaviest rainfall is
not expected to repeat over the hardest hit areas from earlier, so
will not expand the watch at this time. However, with neighboring
counties still under a Flood Watch, will maintain status quo for
now.

Temps crash behind the front overnight as strong cold advection
takes hold. After morning lows in the lower 40s on Wednesday, we
will struggle to crack 50 degrees in the afternoon. Winds at a
solid 15-20 mph with gusts near 30 mph will make it feel closer
to 40 than 50 throughout the day. Deep cyclonic flow and a strong
cold pool will support widespread light rain showers, especially
Wednesday afternoon. Could even see some graupel or small hail given
the steep low-level lapse rates.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 407 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

Synopsis...Large-scale mid-level pattern height will remain largely
amplified during the long term period. Initially, broad upper
low/longwave trough will be anchored in the East CONUS as bouts of
shortwave energy continue rotating around its axis. Further west,
weak upper ridging will exist across the Rockies with positive
height anomalies across the northern Plains/southern Canada and
another upper low carving its way into California coast. At the
surface, occluded low pressure system will slowly move eastward from
the Great Lakes to the Northeast US keeping the Ohio Valley under
cool, windy, and showery conditions for most of the second half of
the week. During the weekend, the height anomaly configuration will
resemble an Omega blocking pattern as the features at play slowly
progress to the east, although the strongest portion of the jet will
zonally extend across the southern half of the Lower 48. As a
result, the mid-level ridge will approach the forecast region with
surface ridging nosing in from southern Canada/Upper Great Lakes.
The pattern will be speed up Sunday into next week as West Coast
upper low moves inland while the mid/upper ridge and associated
surface high pressure get pushed to the eastern seaboard.

Model Confidence/Evaluation...Most of the long term period will be
characterized by above-average model agreement as most of the
deterministic guidance consulted has similar output solutions
regarding the Omega blocking pattern and the position of the
synoptic features. Forecast uncertainty starts decreasing Sunday
into next week as models handle differently the inland trajectory of
the West Coast upper low, possibly due to its interaction with
shortwave energy upstream, and to a lesser extent the strength of
the downstream East CONUS upper ridge. The trajectory of the upper
low will ultimately determine the position of the attendant surface
low pressure and attached fronts which will influence the amount of
cloudiness or any weather next Monday, April 8, when the solar
eclipse will occur. As mentioned in the previous discussion, the GFS
still hints at a upper low farther east (higher probability of
cloudiness and rain) while the position of the upper low in the
CMC/ECMWF solutions is more to the west (lower chances of cloudiness
and rain).

Wed Night - Thursday...Surface low pressure and attendant low- to
mid-level vorticity impulses will move down from Lake Michigan to
southern Ohio during this period keeping the lower Ohio Valley under
persistent cloudiness with intermittent showers and breezy WNW
winds. The main forecast reasoning has not changed much as prog
soundings still show a saturated column into the DGZ early Wednesday
evening with falling surface air temperatures, low freezing levels,
and steep low-level lapse rates. Therefore, anticipate in the first
few hours of Wednesday evening liquid-precipitating, shallow
convective cells to still pose a threat of sub-severe gusty winds,
lightning, and some small hail with a quick transition to brief
rain/snow showers (possible some graupel) overnight as mid-level dry
air entrainment takes over and surface air temperatures/freezing
levels keep falling. At this moment, there could be some dusting of
accumulation over elevated surfaces early Thursday morning with no
significant impacts otherwise. Clouds, intermittent light showers
(mostly liquid), and breezy winds will continue during the day on
Thursday; however, the track of the surface low argue for a heavier
showers over the Bluegrass area given the track of the surface low
and attendant forcing. GFS forecast soundings over the Bluegrass
during Thursday afternoon hint at a renewed chance of heavier showers
(compared to the rest of the forecast area), low lightning chances,
and possibly some hail and enhanced gusty winds as cooling mid-level
temps will steepen low-level lapse rates and forcing promotes deeper
saturation into the DGZ. If heavier showers do occur, there is a non-
zero chance of a brief period of frozen hydrometeors based on low
freezing levels and additional effect of dynamic cooling. Finally,
went a few degrees below guidance for highs on Thursday but still at
or above convective temperatures for that matter.

Friday - Sunday...Friday still looks quite cloudy and somewhat
breezy, although the wind will slow down compare to Wednesday and
Thursday values. Precipitation chances will also largely decreased
for most as increasing mid-level heights and subsidence aloft start
to erode the depth of the moisture layer. As a result, a few breaks
in the cloud cover could allow highs to climb around the 50 degree
mark, but still below average for this time of the year. Increased
presence of surface ridging will allow clearer skies and weaker
winds, so that lows Friday night are still on track to be or below
freezing levels (especially over southern Indiana). Therefore,
frost/freeze headlines could be needed for Friday night/Saturday
morning. A warming trend with dry weather is anticipated for
Saturday and Sunday. Last but not least, action stage or minor river
flooding across the Ohio cannot be ruled as HEFS/GEFS/NAEFS hint at
increasing probabilities of those categories.

Next Week...Big question will be chances of rain and any cloudiness
on Monday due to the solar eclipse. As mentioned above, there is at
least a low chance of light rain showers and clouds over the southern
Indiana and northern Kentucky as a warm front lifts through the
region. But again, there is enough variability and the forecast
windows is still so far out that confidence in the forecast is still
low. So, stay tuned for new updates during the next coming days.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 151 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

Messy convective systems continue to traverse Kentucky, with showers
and a few embedded thunderstorms still moving through LEX and RGA.
MVFR ceilings and southerly winds have re-established at SDF, BWG
and HNB.

Main question is when the atmosphere will reload sufficiently for
new convection over SW Indiana and western Kentucky, and what
impacts that will have later this afternoon. Will include TEMPO
groups for thunderstorms producing IFR vis from roughly 20-23Z, with
showers lingering into the evening. Look for gusts conservatively
near 30 kt with any storms, but could briefly be quite a bit higher
in any stronger storms.

Fropa this evening will shift winds to west, with MVFR cigs dropping
below 2000 ft. Gusts could lay down briefly well after dark, but
will pick back up to 20-25 kt with the quick onset of mixing in cold
advection Wed morning. Look for MVFR cigs to gradually lift into VFR
during the day.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Flood Watch until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ032-033-035>037-
     040>043-049.
IN...Flood Watch until 8 PM EDT this evening for INZ079.

&&

SHORT TERM...RAS
LONG TERM...ALL
AVIATION...RAS
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 7:06 AM EDT, 9 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
706 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

KYZ032-033-035>037-040>043-049-031115-
Trimble-Henry-Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Clark KY-
Including the cities of Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Frankfort,
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle,
and Winchester
706 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 73 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe storms with tornadoes and damaging winds are possible this
morning.

Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening, with damaging
winds, very large hail, and tornadoes all expected.

Flash flooding will be possible in areas that receive repeated bouts
of torrential rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions today.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 50 to 60 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.

INZ083-084-089>092-KYZ023>031-034-038-039-045>048-053>057-061>067-
031115-
Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-
Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-
Shelby-Spencer-Anderson-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-
Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon,
New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg,
Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville,
Louisville, La Grange, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg,
Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Hodgenville,
Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville,
Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, and Stanford
706 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 /606 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024/

...TORNADO WATCH 73 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe storms with tornadoes and damaging winds are possible this
morning.

Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening, with damaging
winds, very large hail, and tornadoes all expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions today.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 50 to 60 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>078-KYZ070>078-081-082-031115-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-
Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Russellville,
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow,
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville,
and Albany
706 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 /606 AM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Isolated severe storms are possible this morning north of Interstate
64. The main threats are locally damaging winds, brief tornadoes, and
marginally severe hail.

Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening, with damaging
winds, very large hail, and tornadoes all possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions today.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 50 to 60 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.

INZ079-031115-
Jefferson IN-
Including the city of Madison
706 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

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

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening, with damaging
winds, very large hail, and tornadoes all expected.

Flash flooding will be possible in areas that receive repeated bouts
of torrential rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions today.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east at 50 to 60 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.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 2:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INZ084-089>091-KYZ023>030-022100-
Crawford-Perry-Harrison IN-Floyd-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-
Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-
Including the cities of English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany,
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford,
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, and Louisville
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 /159 PM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024/

...Gusty Southwest Winds Moving In...

Through 5 PM...strong southwest winds with gusts at 35 to 45 mph
will spread eastward from Tell City and Hartford toward the I-65
corridor, including the Louisville Metro. Winds this strong will
blow around loose objects and make driving difficult.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are still possible later in the
afternoon.

RAS
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 3:04 PM EDT, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
204 PM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024

KYZ073>076-021930-
Metcalfe KY-Monroe KY-Allen KY-Barren KY-
204 PM CDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MONROE...
SOUTHEASTERN ALLEN...SOUTHERN BARREN AND SOUTHWESTERN METCALFE
COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Scottsville, moving northeast at 75 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...
Fountain Run, Eighty Eight, Oak Forest, Roseville, Maynard, Lecta,
Willow Shade, Austin, Nobob, and Lamb.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3669 8611 3678 8618 3706 8579 3688 8560
      3687 8560 3686 8559 3685 8559 3684 8558
      3682 8558
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 237DEG 64KT 3678 8606

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

Padgett
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 3:16 PM EDT, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
316 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

KYZ064-065-076>078-081-021945-
Russell KY-Metcalfe KY-Cumberland KY-Taylor KY-Adair KY-Green KY-
316 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GREEN...RUSSELL...
SOUTH CENTRAL TAYLOR...NORTHERN CUMBERLAND...ADAIR AND SOUTHEASTERN
METCALFE COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM EDT/245 PM CDT/...

At 316 PM EDT/216 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 8 miles east of Edmonton, moving northeast at 65 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...
Columbia, Jamestown, Edmonton, Russell Springs, Pickett, Eli,
Cundiff, Curtis, Absher, and Royville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT/300 PM CDT/ for
south central and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3696 8569 3729 8526 3699 8484 3680 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 238DEG 59KT 3695 8547

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

Padgett
Local storm report, Apr 2, 4:08 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

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

0808 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ENE Sirocco           37.99N 86.27W
04/02/2024                   Meade              KY   911 Call Center

            Tree reported down, partially blocking road
            near 3060 Payneville Rd in western portion
            of Meade County, KY.

&&

CG
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 4:09 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
409 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

KYZ056-057-067-022030-
Lincoln KY-Madison KY-Garrard KY-
409 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LINCOLN...SOUTHEASTERN
GARRARD AND SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...

At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stanford, moving northeast at 70 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Stanford, Berea, Crab Orchard, Round Hill, Boneyville, Ottenheim,
Gilbert, Broughtentown, Buggytown, and Cartersville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3752 8430 3754 8430 3753 8432 3754 8432
      3754 8435 3752 8436 3750 8435 3747 8437
      3748 8445 3739 8448 3734 8465 3747 8476
      3773 8439 3752 8420
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 236DEG 59KT 3746 8463

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Padgett
Local storm report, Apr 2, 4:54 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
454 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

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

0450 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Carefree                38.24N 86.37W
04/02/2024  E60 MPH          Crawford           IN   Trained Spotter

&&

KJF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 6:27 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKDubois63 min
Apr 2, 7:07 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLMKCrawford, Dubois, Orange, Perry38 min
Apr 2, 7:19 AM EDTTornado WarningLMKCrawford, Dubois, Perry26 min
Apr 2, 7:21 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLMKPerry39 min
Apr 2, 7:44 AM EDTTornado WarningLMKCrawford, Harrison, Perry31 min
Apr 2, 7:58 AM EDTTornado WarningLMKHarrison17 min
Apr 2, 12:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCrawford, Perry36 min
Apr 2, 12:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCrawford, Harrison, Perry, Washington27 min
Apr 2, 3:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKDubois, Orange37 min
Apr 2, 4:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCrawford, Perry28 min
Apr 2, 4:40 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKCrawford, Harrison, Perry35 min
Apr 2, 4:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCrawford, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Washington30 min
Apr 2, 5:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKPerry32 min
Apr 2, 5:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark, Floyd, Harrison32 min
Apr 2, 5:26 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLMKJefferson21 min
Apr 2, 5:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark28 min
Apr 2, 5:35 PM EDTTornado WarningLMKClark25 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.