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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT for Dubois County, Indiana. It was in force for 45 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, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT (01:45 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Dubois County, IN
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 7:22 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 236 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
- 205 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -103 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1049 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 76 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 192 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 234 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 0.9
The text
As transmitted.
707
WFUS53 KLMK 030145
TORLMK
INC037-030230-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0021.250403T0145Z-250403T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
945 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Dubois County in south central Indiana...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 945 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Winslow, moving northeast 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...
Jasper around 955 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dubois, Celestine, Portersville, Millersport, Dubois Crossroads,
Huntingburg, Kellerville, Haysville, Ellsworth, and Duff.
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 3851 8707 3850 8706 3851 8705 3851 8700
3849 8695 3851 8693 3850 8691 3850 8687
3851 8685 3853 8683 3852 8675 3846 8668
3838 8668 3822 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 236DEG 40KT 3829 8716
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Padgett3 follow-up statements
676
WWUS53 KLMK 030159
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
959 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
INC037-030230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250403T0230Z/
Dubois IN-
959 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
DUBOIS COUNTY...
At 959 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jasper, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Jasper around 1005 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dubois, Celestine, Portersville, Millersport, Dubois Crossroads,
Kellerville, Haysville, Ellsworth, Duff, and Thales.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8707 3850 8706 3851 8705 3851 8700
3849 8695 3851 8693 3850 8691 3850 8687
3851 8685 3853 8683 3852 8675 3846 8668
3838 8668 3828 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 236DEG 42KT 3840 8700
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Padgett068
WWUS53 KLMK 030208
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
INC037-030230-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250403T0230Z/
Dubois IN-
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DUBOIS COUNTY...
At 1008 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jasper, moving northeast 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Dubois County, including the following locations...
Ellsworth, Dubois, Thales, Cuzco, Portersville, Dubois Crossroads,
Kellerville, Crystal, and Haysville.
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 3851 8700 3849 8695 3851 8693 3850 8691
3850 8687 3851 8685 3853 8683 3852 8675
3846 8668 3840 8668 3837 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 234DEG 41KT 3848 8688
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Padgett671
WWUS53 KLMK 030220
SVSLMK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1020 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
INC037-030230-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250403T0230Z/
Dubois IN-
1020 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DUBOIS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1030 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for south central
Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8700 3849 8695 3851 8693 3850 8691
3850 8687 3851 8685 3853 8683 3852 8675
3846 8668 3840 8668 3837 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 236DEG 40KT 3854 8676
$$
SRMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 10:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Dubois, Perry | 27 min |
| Apr 2, 10:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Washington | 41 min |
| Apr 2, 10:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Orange | 23 min |
| Apr 2, 10:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Orange, Perry | 36 min |
| Apr 2, 10:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Crawford, Perry | 38 min |
| Apr 2, 10:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Perry and 1 more | 62 min |
| Apr 2, 10:58 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Perry | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 11:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington | 27 min |
| Apr 2, 11:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Crawford, Harrison, Perry | 31 min |
| Apr 2, 11:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Harrison, Perry | 29 min |
| Apr 2, 11:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Crawford, Dubois, Harrison, Perry | 3 hr |
| Apr 2, 11:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Floyd, Harrison | 28 min |
| Apr 2, 11:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott | 51 min |
| Apr 2, 11:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Floyd, Harrison | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 12:00 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | LMK | Clark, Floyd, Jefferson | 30 min |
| Apr 3, 12:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry | 3 hr |
| Apr 3, 12:19 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Clark, Floyd, Washington | 5 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:57 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Harrison | 9 hr |
| Apr 3, 12:53 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | LMK | Perry | 12 days |
| Apr 3, 12:53 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | LMK | Crawford, Perry | 21 days |
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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.