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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 155, NWS Louisville, KY

May 2, 2025Butler County, Ohio County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 2, 2025, 12:50 PM CDT for Butler County, Ohio County, Kentucky. It was in force for 40 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 2, 2025, 12:50 PM CDT (17:50 UTC)
Expired
May 2, 2025, 1:30 PM CDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Butler County, KY, Ohio County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:53 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
May 2, 9:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 136 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2025-05-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1065 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2025-05-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 82 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
1065 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
597 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
2.2

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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 May 2, 12:20 PM CDT, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 2, 12:20 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, May 2, 10:04 AM CDT, 2 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1104 AM EDT Fri May 2 2025

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-066-067-031515-
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-Casey-Lincoln-
1104 AM EDT Fri May 2 2025 /1004 AM CDT Fri May 2 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and early evening.
Damaging winds and hail are the main threats. The most likely area
for severe storms will be east of I-65 and south of the Ohio River.
The most likely timing is between 1pm and 7pm, starting in the west
and moving east.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Rounds of showers with some storms are likely for Saturday. Gusty
winds and heavy downpours will be possible in the strongest storms.
Isolated minor flooding is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms this afternoon and evening will move to the northeast around
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.

KYZ061>065-070>078-081-082-031515-
Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-
Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
1104 AM EDT Fri May 2 2025 /1004 AM CDT Fri May 2 2025/

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 209 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and early evening.
Damaging winds and hail are the main threats. The most likely area
for severe storms will be east of I-65 and south of the Ohio River.
The most likely timing is between 1pm and 6pm, starting in the west
and moving east.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Rounds of showers with some storms are likely for Saturday. Gusty
winds and heavy downpours will be possible in the strongest storms.
Isolated minor flooding is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms this afternoon and evening will move to the northeast around
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.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 2, 12:17 PM CDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1217 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

KYZ061-070-021800-
Logan KY-Butler KY-
1217 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LOGAN AND SOUTHWESTERN BUTLER
COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles north of Pembroke
to near Elkton to near Clarksville. Movement was northeast at 45 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...
Russellville, Morgantown, Anderson, Lewisburg, Rochester, Insco,
Huntsville, Gordonsville, Mining City, and Spa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for
south central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3706 8705 3707 8694 3709 8690 3711 8689
      3715 8693 3718 8692 3718 8689 3719 8691
      3721 8690 3727 8673 3699 8670 3677 8678
      3664 8690 3664 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 221DEG 39KT 3694 8731 3676 8723 3658 8724

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

RJS
Special weather statement, May 2, 12:50 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1250 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

KYZ061-062-070-071-021815-
Warren KY-Logan KY-Edmonson KY-Butler KY-
1250 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LOGAN...CENTRAL
BUTLER...NORTHWESTERN WARREN AND SOUTHWESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES
THROUGH 115 PM CDT...

At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Memphis Junction, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Bowling Green, Morgantown, Woodbury, Windyville, Roundhill, Dimple,
Girkin, Leetown, Rockland, and Buffalo Fork.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for
south central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3694 8671 3717 8682 3729 8649 3723 8631
      3706 8628
TIME...MOT...LOC 1750Z 239DEG 30KT 3704 8666

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

BJS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 2, 12:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan43 min
May 2, 12:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan, Simpson38 min
May 2, 12:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler25 min
May 2, 12:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren35 min
May 2, 1:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Simpson, Warren42 min
May 2, 1:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Warren23 min
May 2, 1:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Hancock, Ohio43 min
May 2, 1:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLMKEdmonson, Grayson, Hart, Warren43 min
May 2, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Grayson36 min
May 2, 1:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBarren, Edmonson, Hart24 min
May 2, 1:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Meade31 min
May 2, 2:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen30 min
May 2, 2:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKMeade44 min
May 2, 2:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Barren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor35 min
May 2, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt46 min
May 2, 2:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland, Monroe26 min
May 2, 2:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade35 min
May 2, 2:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe, Russell25 min
May 2, 2:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham37 min
May 2, 3:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Green, Marion, Taylor30 min
May 2, 3:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson29 min
May 2, 3:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer34 min
May 2, 3:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMercer32 min
May 2, 3:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham49 min
May 2, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHenry, Oldham, Shelby39 min
May 2, 3:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGarrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Woodford37 min
May 2, 3:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Lincoln30 min
May 2, 4:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark37 min
May 2, 5:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Woodford29 min
May 2, 6:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWoodford26 min
May 1, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOrange45 min
May 1, 9:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOrange29 min
May 2, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKPerry36 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.