Tornado Warning 12, NWS Louisville, KY

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WWUS53 KLMK 310132
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
932 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC061-KYC029-093-163-310200-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250331T0200Z/
Harrison IN-Meade KY-Bullitt KY-Hardin KY-
932 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON...SOUTHEASTERN MEADE...SOUTHWESTERN BULLITT AND
NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...

At 932 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Brandenburg, moving east at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Harrison, southeastern Meade, southwestern Bullitt and
northeastern Hardin Counties, including the following locations...
New Boston, Rock Haven, Grahamton, Hughes Landing, Pitts Point, Buck
Grove, Howard, Dietz Acres, Colesburg, and Beech Grove.

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 3804 8616 3803 8592 3801 8595 3800 8593
      3802 8590 3801 8570 3778 8577 3788 8619
      3795 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 278DEG 48KT 3795 8610 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RJS

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WWUS53 KLMK 310142
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
942 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC061-KYC163-310152-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250331T0200Z/
Harrison IN-Meade KY-
942 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON AND SOUTHEASTERN
MEADE COUNTIES 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 100 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8570 3778 8577 3785 8598 3792 8598
      3799 8599 3801 8596 3801 8595 3800 8593
      3802 8590
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 280DEG 49KT 3793 8593 

$$

KYC029-093-310200-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250331T0200Z/
Bullitt KY-Hardin KY-
942 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BULLITT AND NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...

At 942 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 12
miles west of Shepherdsville, moving east at 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Shepherdsville, Radcliff, West Point, Howard, Cupio, Dietz Acres,
Fort Knox, Stites, Pitts Point, and Colesburg.

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 3801 8570 3778 8577 3785 8598 3792 8598
      3799 8599 3801 8596 3801 8595 3800 8593
      3802 8590
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 280DEG 49KT 3793 8593 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RJS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
815 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Severe storms expected this evening into tonight, which will be
  capable of all severe hazards (wind, hail, tornado, locally heavy
  downpours). Some of these hazards may bring significant damage.

* Another strong low pressure system is expected to bring windy
  conditions to the region Wednesday, and thunderstorms, possibly
  severe, Wednesday evening into Wednesday night.

* Additional showers and storms are expected to continue from
  Thursday into the weekend. There is increasing concern for a high-
  impact heavy rainfall and flooding event across the lower Ohio and
  Tennessee valleys from Wednesday night through next weekend.

&&

.MESOSCALE...
Issued at 814 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

Tornado Watch 76 remains in effect for southern Indiana and parts of
north-central Kentucky, with some big hailers and marginal wind
producers already noted in southern Indiana. Tornado threat has so
far been limited by the line orientation nearly parallel to the
effective shear vector.

That being said, the shear and instability continue to support
organized severe storms almost anywhere in the CWA, and the line
crossing the Mississippi into western Kentucky and western Tennessee
has a more favorable orientation relative to the shear vector. This
will eventually support a threat for wind, hail, and tornadoes in
south-central Kentucky, and we'll be talking with SPC and OHX in the
next hour about how to proceed with that.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 325 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

Storms fired earlier this afternoon across central Illinois and
southern Missouri in a very moist and moderately unstable atmosphere
ahead of a pair of small 500mb short wave troughs curling around the
main upper trough over the Midwest. The storms over central Illinois
are expected to primarily head northeastward into central and
northern Indiana. Storms over southern Missouri will pose the
greater threat for southern Indiana and central Kentucky as they
push eastward late this afternoon and arrive in the middle Ohio
Valley early this evening, possibly linking up with storms over
central Indiana. The storms are expected to intensify as they
congeal into a line ahead of a 5H speed max and in a corridor of
1.30" precipitable water and 1000-1500 J/kg MLCAPE. As has been
advertised for several days now, all severe modes are in play,
including tornadoes associated with any bowing segments that form
within the line. Damaging winds, again most likely with bowling line
segments, are the primary threat. The storms will be very efficient
rain producers and will certainly cause torrential downpours,
possibly leading to local flash flooding problems. However, overall
the storms are expected to be progressive enough so that widespread
flooding is less likely. The greatest threat of flooding will be in
spots that happen to get hit repeatedly by storms.

Severe storms should push east of central Kentucky shortly after
midnight, with general rain and embedded thunder lingering through
sunrise, particularly over southern and eastern sections of central
Kentucky. Southern Kentucky will likely stand the best chance of
local flooding as a result.

On Monday showers will gradually push off to the east, with most
places dry by afternoon. Clouds, morning rain, and a post-frontal
air mass will lead to cooler temperatures with afternoon readings
mostly in the 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 325 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

===== Brief Break in Active Weather Monday Night =====

Upper level zonal flow will be taking over Monday night as the upper
trough axis shifts to the east of the Ohio Valley, which will bring
a brief break in active weather for the beginning of the long term
forecast period. At the sfc, high pressure will track across the
Great Lakes, which will influence a CAA regime across our area
overnight and into the morning. A mix of sun and clouds in the
afternoon on Tuesday, along with increasing low-level WAA, will
result in temps reaching the low to mid-60s.

===== Additional Severe Weather Threats =====

Confidence is increasing for additional high-impact weather across
the area for Wednesday and Thursday. By the mid-week, longwave
troughing will expand across the entire western half of the country,
with strong shortwaves or deepening mid-level lows riding in the
general southwest upper flow across the Ohio Valley. The first of
these shortwaves will eject from northeast NM across the central
Plains Tuesday night. Cyclogenesis and mid-level height falls from
the Plains eastward to the Mississippi valley will promote
strengthening southerly flow and WAA Tuesday night into the day on
Wednesday. Wednesday should be a warm day with highs in the low 80s,
and also windy as a 50kt LLJ mixes down. NBM 24-hr probabilities of
max gusts over 40 mph still indicates a 50-60% chance across the
forecast area.

As the primary sfc low spins across the High Plains, a warm front
extending eastward will lift through the region, increasing our
isentropic ascent Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. By the
afternoon, however, a possible dry period may take place as the warm
sector spreads across the area. This will allow for our low 80
degree temps and sfc dewpoints in the 60s to help destabilize our
environment, potentially seeing upwards of 2000 J/kg of SBCAPE.
Convection will be most likely by the late Wednesday afternoon and
especially into the evening and nighttime hours. Discrete convective
modes would be favored initially, with upscale growth into some sort
of QLCS appears possible as convection moves east Wednesday evening
into the night. All severe hazards are on the table Wednesday
afternoon into Wednesday night, and the overall severe potential
should begin to decrease east of the I-65 corridor as we get later
into the nighttime hours.

The cold front will likely get hung up across the region as we get
into Thursday, which sets up a strong baroclinic zone stretching
from Texas, through the mid-Mississippi River Valley, and up into
the Mid-Atlantic region. Guidance continues to place our area on the
warm side of the frontal zone, which will keep repeating rounds of
convection ongoing through the end of the week. SPC has drawn an
area of focus to keep tabs on for Thursday, but by the end of the
week the concern could be shifting to more of a significant hydro
risk.

===== Concerning Rainfall Amounts Over The Next 7 Days =====

The pattern later this week into next weekend is particularly
concerning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the lower
Ohio and Tennessee valleys, as strong moisture transport across the
region combined with the baroclinic zone supports a heavy rain axis
across the region.

As stated in the previous discussion, the air mass south of this
boundary will be unusually moist and unstable. ECMWF ensemble mean
precipitable water values Thursday into Friday exceed the maximum of
model climatology, with a narrow swath of PW exceeding 1.75" across
the area. Model soundings show that while the near-sfc layer should
be stable, lingering elevated instability could allow for
convectively-enhanced rainfall Thursday into Friday. On top of all
this, soundings also show deep warm cloud layers (wet-bulb zero
heights 12-13 kft), suggesting more efficient warm rain processes
may be at play.

Multiple ensemble indices highlight the concern for heavy
rainfall/flooding issues across the region. The 29/12Z ECMWF Extreme
Forecast Index is around 0.9 with a shift of tails of 5 (!) on
Thursday. This suggests high confidence in unusually heavy rainfall
amounts with the highest ensemble members showing extremely
anomalous rainfall amounts. On top of this, on Friday, the EFI is
around 0.8 with a shift of tails of 1, indicating medium-high
confidence in anomalously heavy rainfall with that additional signal
of some highly anomalous outliers. Ensemble 25th-75th percentile 7-
day QPF amounts range from 5-9" in a swath from western TN up into
western and central KY, broadly in line with the WPC 7-day QPF
totals. As a result of this multi-day heavy rainfall threat which
could lead to significant flooding impacts, have coordinated with
WPC on the issuance of a Day 4/moderate risk for excessive rainfall
for mainly western kentucky. This is in addition to the moderate
risk already highlighted on Day 5/Thursday).

With all this being said, as the system is still 4-5 days away,
subtle shifts in the swath of heaviest rainfall are likely, and the
greatest threat area may need to be modified. However, make sure to
monitor the latest forecast updates over the next several days given
the potential for a high-impact flooding event across the lower
Ohio/TN valley.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 756 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

IMPACTS: Strong gusty winds and IFR vis in heavy rain associated
with thunderstorms this evening.
CONFIDENCE: High for occurrence, medium for timing.

Convective line currently moving through HNB will make its way
eastward into SDF later this evening and LEX close to midnight.
Expect vis to be reduced to IFR in the heavy rain associated with
the thunderstorms, but cigs may not even drop below VFR. Less
confidence in the evolution of convection by the time it gets into
BWG or RGA.  Light rain and MVFR vis will linger for a few hrs after
the convective line, and it could be close to sunrise before that
improves.

Post-frontal cold advection on Monday will bring low clouds and
breezy NW winds especially in the afternoon. Look for MVFR cigs
below 2000 feet in the morning, with slight improvement later in the
day as mixing deepens.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...None.
IN...None.

&&

MESOSCALE...RAS
SHORT TERM...13
LONG TERM...CJP
AVIATION...RAS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
332 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-311945-
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-
332 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025 /232 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A line of severe thunderstorms will sweep through central Kentucky
and southern Indiana from west to east this evening and overnight
ahead of a strong cold front. These storms may produce significant
damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, tornadoes, torrential rainfall,
and possibly large hail. Significant tornadoes are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Strong non-thunderstorm winds are expected on Wednesday, with gusts
exceeding 40 mph likely. Another round of severe storms is possible
Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. Damaging winds, large hail,
and tornadoes will again be possible.

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday
through early next weekend. There is increasing potential for a
significant flooding event across the region, especially as we go
later into the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is requested for this evening and overnight,
until the line of storms exits to the east shortly after midnight.

Spotter activation will likely be needed Wednesday afternoon and
night.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms this evening will move to the northeast around 45 to 55 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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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
726 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INZ076-077-084-310000-
Crawford IN-Orange IN-Washington IN-
726 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD...ORANGE
AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Paoli to 9 miles northwest
of English. Movement was east at 55 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...
Salem, Paoli, Orleans, Stampers Creek, Campbellsburg, Hardinsburg,
Little York, Livonia, Saltillo, and Smedley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for south central
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3876 8603 3877 8602 3876 8601 3876 8599
      3875 8598 3876 8596 3876 8594 3875 8592
      3875 8590 3871 8589 3846 8607 3838 8668
      3841 8668 3869 8644 3869 8631 3874 8631
      3877 8615 3877 8610 3878 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 260DEG 50KT 3867 8640 3840 8662

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

RJS

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
744 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

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

0734 PM     Hail             3 NE Maltersville       38.38N 86.85W
03/30/2025  E1.50 Inch       Dubois             IN   Trained Spotter

&&

BTN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
808 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INZ078-079-091-092-310045-
Jefferson IN-Floyd IN-Clark IN-Scott IN-
808 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON...CLARK...
NORTH CENTRAL FLOYD AND SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM
EDT...

At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Scottsburg to 14 miles northwest of
Jeffersonville to 9 miles northwest of New Albany. Movement was east
at 30 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...
Charlestown, Sellersburg, Lexington, Saluda, Borden, Saint Joseph,
Henryville, Starlight, Clark Siding, and Paynesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3866 8544 3849 8553 3838 8568 3841 8599
      3852 8585 3870 8573
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 276DEG 26KT 3866 8571 3850 8583 3841 8595

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

RJS

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
835 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

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

0817 PM     Hail             1 N Marengo             38.39N 86.35W
03/30/2025  E1.00 Inch       Crawford           IN   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

&&

CL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
735 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INZ089-KYZ023-024-026-310100-
Perry IN-Hancock KY-Ohio KY-Breckinridge KY-
735 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN PERRY...HANCOCK...
NORTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE AND NORTHERN OHIO COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM
CDT...

At 734 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Knottsville, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Tell City, Hawesville, Cannelton, Cloverport, Skillman, Goering,
Pellville, Gerald, Dodd, and Tobinsport.

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 midnight CDT for south
central Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 8666 3791 8644 3763 8684 3765 8687
      3767 8684 3767 8682 3771 8687 3774 8682
      3779 8682 3782 8684 3784 8685 3784 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 222DEG 42KT 3776 8683

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

CSG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
911 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

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

0815 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SSE Canaan            38.84N 85.28W
03/30/2025                   Jefferson          IN   911 Call Center

            Multiple trees down in Canaan. Halls Ridge
            Rd & Lower Dry Fork Rd. Reported by Canaan
            firefighters.

&&

BTN