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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Feb 6, 2025, 4:28 AM CST for Grayson County, Hardin County, Hart County, Kentucky. It was in force for 32 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
- Feb 6, 2025, 4:28 AM CST (10:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 6, 2025, 5:00 AM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Grayson County, KY, Hardin County, KY, Hart County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:27 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 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 155 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
- 114 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 700 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 230 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 326 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.0
The text
As transmitted.
105
WFUS53 KLMK 061028
TORLMK
KYC085-093-099-061100-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0002.250206T1028Z-250206T1100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
528 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Hart County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Grayson County in central Kentucky...
South central Hardin County in central Kentucky...
* Until 600 AM EST/500 AM CST/.
* At 528 AM EST/428 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located near Leitchfield, moving east at 55
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
northwestern Hart, southeastern Grayson and south central Hardin
Counties, including the following locations... Rock Creek, Seven
Corners, Bonnieville, Broad Ford, Peonia, Flint Hill, Pearman,
Snap, Clarkson, and Royal.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3748 8633 3755 8590 3747 8589 3747 8590
3736 8588 3738 8633
TIME...MOT...LOC 1028Z 266DEG 48KT 3742 8631
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BJS3 follow-up statements
724
WWUS53 KLMK 061039
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
539 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
KYC085-093-099-061100-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250206T1100Z/
Hart KY-Grayson KY-Hardin KY-
539 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM EST/500 AM CST/
FOR NORTHWESTERN HART...EAST CENTRAL GRAYSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL HARDIN
COUNTIES...
At 539 AM EST/439 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
a tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Leitchfield, moving east
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Upton, Sonora, Bonnieville, Spike, Spurrier, Rock Creek, Seven
Corners, Broad Ford, Flint Hill, and Snap.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3744 8621 3755 8590 3747 8589 3747 8590
3736 8588 3739 8618
TIME...MOT...LOC 1039Z 265DEG 46KT 3743 8614
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BJS155
WWUS53 KLMK 061048
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
548 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
KYC085-061058-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250206T1100Z/
Grayson KY-
548 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3741 8603 3745 8604 3751 8590 3748 8589
3747 8589 3747 8590 3740 8589 3739 8589
TIME...MOT...LOC 1048Z 266DEG 48KT 3744 8598
$$
KYC093-099-061100-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250206T1100Z/
Hart KY-Hardin KY-
548 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM EST/500 AM CST/
FOR NORTH CENTRAL HART AND SOUTH CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTIES...
At 548 AM EST/448 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
a tornado was located 11 miles north of Munfordville, moving east at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Upton, Vento, Lone Star, and Riders Mill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3741 8603 3745 8604 3751 8590 3748 8589
3747 8589 3747 8590 3740 8589 3739 8589
TIME...MOT...LOC 1048Z 266DEG 48KT 3744 8598
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BJS001
WWUS53 KLMK 061058
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
558 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
KYC093-099-061108-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250206T1100Z/
Hart KY-Hardin KY-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HART AND SOUTH CENTRAL
HARDIN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600 AM EST/500 AM CST/...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Louisville.
&&
LAT...LON 3741 8603 3745 8604 3751 8590 3748 8589
3747 8589 3747 8590 3740 8589 3739 8589
TIME...MOT...LOC 1058Z 266DEG 48KT 3745 8587
$$
BJSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 7:54 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland | 36 min |
| Feb 5, 8:57 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock | 33 min |
| Feb 5, 9:06 PM CST | Flood Watch | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Fayette and 10 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 5, 9:17 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hardin | 28 min |
| Feb 5, 9:49 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Spencer | 26 min |
| Feb 5, 9:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 26 min |
| Feb 5, 9:52 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt | 23 min |
| Feb 5, 10:13 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson | 32 min |
| Feb 5, 10:23 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Franklin, Harrison, Scott | 52 min |
| Feb 5, 10:39 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hart | 36 min |
| Feb 5, 11:38 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Boyle, Jessamine, Mercer | 37 min |
| Feb 5, 11:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison and 1 more | 30 min |
| Feb 6, 12:15 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark | 30 min |
| Feb 6, 1:00 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Jessamine | 30 min |
| Feb 6, 1:24 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 6, 3:52 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Ohio | 23 min |
| Feb 6, 3:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Grayson, Ohio | 32 min |
| Feb 6, 4:03 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Butler, Grayson, Ohio | 27 min |
| Feb 6, 4:31 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Ohio | 29 min |
| Feb 6, 4:47 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Butler | 28 min |
| Feb 6, 4:56 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Taylor | 34 min |
| Feb 6, 4:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hart, Warren | 31 min |
| Feb 6, 5:08 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clark | 37 min |
| Feb 6, 5:10 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Green, Hart, Larue, Taylor | 35 min |
| Feb 6, 5:10 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson | 35 min |
| Feb 6, 5:17 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart | 28 min |
| Feb 6, 5:35 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Edmonson, Hart | 25 min |
| Feb 6, 5:39 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln, Marion, Taylor | 36 min |
| Feb 6, 5:51 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Madison | 24 min |
| Feb 6, 5:51 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln, Marion | 24 min |
| Feb 6, 5:56 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Green, Hart, Metcalfe | 34 min |
| Feb 6, 6:06 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Edmonson | 24 min |
| Feb 6, 6:09 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Casey, Lincoln | 25 min |
| Feb 6, 6:31 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Bourbon | 32 hr |
| Feb 6, 6:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Nicholas, Robertson | 3 days |
| Feb 6, 7:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 32 min |
| Feb 6, 2:06 PM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Franklin | 14 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:39 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 51 min |
| Feb 6, 3:14 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Warren | 31 min |
| Feb 6, 3:24 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Breckinridge | 51 min |
| Feb 6, 3:36 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Grayson | 39 min |
| Feb 6, 3:56 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Meade, Ohio | 3 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:16 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Larue | 44 min |
| Feb 6, 4:17 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Nelson | 3 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:36 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Nelson | 39 min |
| Feb 6, 4:39 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 36 min |
| Feb 6, 5:31 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Cumberland, Russell | 44 min |
| Feb 6, 5:47 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson and 4 more | 3 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.