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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this tornado warning at May 16, 2025, 10:00 PM EDT for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 30 min. 1 report 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 16, 2025, 10:00 PM EDT (02:00 UTC)
- Expired
- May 16, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bath County, KY, Fleming County, KY, Montgomery County, KY, Rowan County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 10:30 PM EDT | HAIL 2 | 2 Nne Lakeview Heights, KY | Lopsided hail measuring 2 inches in diameter. Time is approximate and based on radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 7:17 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 2.0 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 1419 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -64 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1215 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.3
- Supercell composite
- 7.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KJKL 170200
TORJKL
KYC011-069-173-205-170230-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0021.250517T0200Z-250517T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1000 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Montgomery County in east central Kentucky...
Central Bath County in east central Kentucky...
Southeastern Fleming County in east central Kentucky...
West central Rowan County in east central Kentucky...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 1000 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Flat Creek, or near Owingsville, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Owingsville around 1005 PM EDT.
Marshall around 1010 PM EDT.
Salt Lick around 1015 PM EDT.
Midland around 1020 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Morehead.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3809 8394 3819 8397 3827 8352 3811 8347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 261DEG 37KT 3815 8387
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
VORST4 follow-up statements
694
WWUS53 KJKL 170206
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1006 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
KYC173-170216-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T0230Z/
Montgomery KY-
1006 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for east central
Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 8352 3813 8347 3812 8348 3810 8385
3812 8386 3821 8388 3827 8354 3827 8352
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 261DEG 37KT 3816 8379
$$
KYC011-069-205-170230-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T0230Z/
Bath KY-Fleming KY-Rowan KY-
1006 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BATH...SOUTHEASTERN FLEMING AND WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...
At 1006 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Owingsville, moving east at 45 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...
Owingsville around 1010 PM EDT.
Salt Lick around 1015 PM EDT.
Midland around 1020 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Morehead.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 8352 3813 8347 3812 8348 3810 8385
3812 8386 3821 8388 3827 8354 3827 8352
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 261DEG 37KT 3816 8379
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF277
WWUS53 KJKL 170213
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1013 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
KYC011-069-205-170230-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T0230Z/
Bath KY-Fleming KY-Rowan KY-
1013 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BATH...SOUTHEASTERN FLEMING AND WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Craigs, or over Owingsville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Marshall around 1020 PM EDT.
Midland around 1025 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Morehead.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3810 8380 3822 8381 3827 8354 3827 8352
3826 8352 3813 8347 3812 8348
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 263DEG 29KT 3816 8373
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF592
WWUS53 KJKL 170221
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1021 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
KYC011-069-205-170230-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T0230Z/
Bath KY-Fleming KY-Rowan KY-
1021 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BATH...SOUTHEASTERN FLEMING AND WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...
At 1021 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Moore's Ferry, or 8 miles east of Owingsville,
moving east at 45 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...
Morehead around 1025 PM EDT.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3811 8369 3824 8372 3827 8354 3827 8352
3826 8352 3813 8347 3812 8348
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 261DEG 37KT 3818 8361
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GREIF251
WWUS53 KJKL 170229
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
1029 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
KYC011-069-205-170239-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250517T0230Z/
Bath KY-Fleming KY-Rowan KY-
1029 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BATH...SOUTHEASTERN FLEMING AND
WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for east central
Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
&&
LAT...LON 3811 8369 3824 8372 3827 8354 3827 8352
3826 8352 3813 8347 3812 8348
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 261DEG 37KT 3819 8353
$$
GREIFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 9:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bath, Montgomery | 28 min |
| May 16, 9:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rowan | 36 min |
| May 16, 9:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, Rowan | 24 min |
| May 16, 9:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Morgan, Rowan | 34 min |
| May 16, 9:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Lee | 31 min |
| May 16, 9:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Montgomery, Rowan | 4 hr |
| May 16, 9:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, Rowan | 49 min |
| May 16, 10:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Lee, Menifee, Powell, Rockcastle and 1 more | 27 min |
| May 16, 10:11 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, Powell and 2 more | 3 hr |
| May 16, 10:19 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Lee | 11 hr |
| May 16, 10:19 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill | 11 hr |
| May 16, 10:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan and 2 more | 35 min |
| May 16, 10:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Elliott, Rowan | 34 min |
| May 16, 10:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Pulaski, Wayne | 46 min |
| May 16, 10:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, Rockcastle | 27 min |
| May 16, 10:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Elliott, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and 1 more | 36 min |
| May 16, 10:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Elliott | 20 min |
| May 16, 10:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Pulaski | 32 min |
| May 16, 11:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Knott | 41 min |
| May 16, 11:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Knox, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 53 min |
| May 16, 11:16 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley and 2 more | 5 hr |
| May 16, 11:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Floyd, Martin, Pike | 42 min |
| May 16, 11:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Elliott, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee and 5 more | 4 hr |
| May 16, 11:23 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Magoffin, Martin and 4 more | 4 hr |
| May 16, 11:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and 2 more | 50 min |
| May 16, 11:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee and 5 more | 40 min |
| May 16, 11:38 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie and 5 more | 5 hr |
| May 16, 11:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Clay, Knott, Leslie, Perry | 52 min |
| May 16, 11:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Owsley | 48 min |
| May 16, 11:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 27 min |
| May 17, 12:07 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 53 min |
| May 17, 12:09 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley, Powell and 2 more | 27 min |
| May 17, 12:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | Clay, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 43 min |
| May 17, 12:19 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley | 41 min |
| May 17, 12:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Magoffin, Owsley and 1 more | 50 min |
| May 17, 12:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne | 12 min |
| May 17, 12:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin | 33 min |
| May 17, 12:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Pike | 28 min |
| May 17, 12:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 23 min |
| May 17, 12:54 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Leslie, Owsley, Perry | 36 min |
| May 17, 12:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, McCreary and 1 more | 48 min |
| May 17, 1:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd, Pike | 52 min |
| May 17, 1:10 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 17, 1:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 48 min |
| May 17, 1:22 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Knott, Letcher, Pike | 23 min |
| May 17, 1:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan | 22 min |
| May 17, 4:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley and 2 more | 14 hr |
| May 17, 4:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie and 5 more | 13 hr |
| May 17, 8:23 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay | 14 hr |
| May 17, 9:12 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 38 hr |
| May 17, 9:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Lee | 24 hr |
| May 17, 9:29 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Owsley | 13 hr |
| May 17, 1:43 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd | 20 hr |
| May 17, 5:43 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Owsley and 2 more | 6 hr |
| May 17, 5:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie and 5 more | 6 hr |
| May 17, 7:35 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Magoffin | 14 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.