Tornado Warning 47, NWS Louisville, KY

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WWUS53 KLMK 212321
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
621 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

KYC057-169-171-212345-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260721T2345Z/
Monroe KY-Cumberland KY-Metcalfe KY-
621 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MONROE...NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN
METCALFE COUNTIES...

At 621 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Burkesville, moving southeast at 25 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...
Burkesville, Leslie, Dubre, Waterview, Meshack, Ellington, Willow
Shade, Arat, Cloyds Landing, and Grider.

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 3686 8563 3691 8545 3677 8533 3672 8559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 327DEG 21KT 3682 8550 

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

$$

Bumgardner

902 
WWUS53 KLMK 212336
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
636 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

KYC169-171-212346-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260721T2345Z/
Monroe KY-Metcalfe KY-
636 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONROE AND SOUTHEASTERN
METCALFE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3678 8550 3682 8539 3677 8533 3677 8536
      3674 8549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 331DEG 26KT 3675 8542 

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KYC057-212345-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260721T2345Z/
Cumberland KY-
636 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY...

At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burkesville, moving southeast at 30 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...
Burkesville, Leslie, Ellington, Arat, Cloyds Landing, and Grider.

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 3678 8550 3682 8539 3677 8533 3677 8536
      3674 8549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 331DEG 26KT 3675 8542 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Bumgardner

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
341 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Severe thunderstorms are likely from midday through this evening,
  with all severe hazards possible. Damaging straight-line winds are
  the main hazard, but a few tornadoes and large hail will be
  possible. Localized heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding,
  especially east of I-65.

* Calm weather moves in with cooler than average highs for Wednesday
  through Friday this week.

* Rain chances return late week into the weekend with maximum
  temperatures returning to the 90s.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 341 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

Semi-discrete supercells have now congealed into a squall line
moving through south-central Indiana and into central Kentucky.
Forecast updates reflect the timing of the system, which is
closely mimicking the HRRR forecast. SPC mesoanalysis ahead of
the squall line has very high CAPE (instability) amounts (SBCAPE
upwards of 4000 J/KG, MLCAPE around 3000 J/KG), effective bulk
shear between 40-50 KTS, PWs of greater than 2 (approaching
climatological maximum for July), DCAPEs greater than 600 J/KG, and
registering elevated numbers on several supercell/tornado
parameters (supercell composite, effective layer STP, effective
layer SRHs). Storms will continue to race toward the
south/southeast direction into a ripe environment for storms to
continue and/or strengthen for the next 4-6 hours.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 145 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

*** Today and Tonight ***

An upper level trough is beginning to drop south into the northern
part of the Ohio Valley. An associated low pressure system over
Ontario is draping a cold front SW through northern IL into the
Central Plains. This front is expected to push through the forecast
area today and tonight. Ahead of the line, PWATS are between 1.5" to
2" across the region (on the order of 75th to 99th percentile for
late July). As storms start to move in this afternoon, PWATS could
reach 2.5" (approaching climatological maximum for late July).
Southern IN counties can expected for storms to start moving in
early afternoon, with a some more discrete storms initially. As the
afternoon progresses, a broken line of storms will beginning to
develop over southern IN and move SW through KY.

All severe threats remain possible for this afternoon and evening.
Gusty winds up to 70 MPH are expected with storms, along with a 1"-
2" hail threat. Isolated large hail is not out of the question, but
has the greatest chance with discrete cellular storms rather than
with the linear convection. A few isolated tornadoes are possible
mainly east of I-65, but not off the table for the remaining of the
forecast area. SBCAPE values are ranging from 2,000 - 4,000 J/kg
across the area providing ample instability for the environment.
Deep layer shear values of 30 - 40 kts are also expected to move in
ahead of this line, adding to the threat of tornadoes. However, LCL
heights are expected to remain marginal which would decrease that
threat slightly. There is also a concern for flash flooding with the
favorable PWAT environment. Storms will produce heavy rainfall
leading to isolated flash flooding, along with any training storms
through the evening hours. A flood watch has been issued for KY
counties mainly east of I-65 that will run through late tonight.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 145 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

*** Tomorrow - Monday Night ***

Behind the cold front, a surface high pressure will build into the
Ohio Valley starting tomorrow. The upper level ridge that is
currently in place over the southern Plains will continue to
persist, leaving the Ohio Valley region in a northwesterly flow
aloft. Tomorrow some gusty winds are possible through the day as a
mid-level jet moves through. Maximum temperatures tomorrow are
expected to be in the mid to low 80s tomorrow with the CAA behind
the front. Temperatures will bounce back to the mid to upper 80s by
Saturday.

The next chance for precip will be Friday as a shortwave
trough moves east from the Central Plains. As we move into the late
weekend early week, a couple frontal boundaries will move through
the region. This will likely bring another round of rain showers for
Sunday into Monday. Temperatures to start the week will be in the
upper 80s and low 90s.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 145 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

Convective activity over south central Indiana has initiated and
is starting to move southeastward into the region. General
arrival times are between 18Z and 19Z for south central Indiana
terminals, 19Z and 20Z for Louisville area terminals, and
pushing into central Kentucky (including Lexington, Bardstown,
Elizabethtown areas) for 20Z to 21Z. Sites should expect a few
hours (at least) of strong gusty winds and reduced visibilities
from heavy downpours this evening. Hail is also a concern in
these storms. Once storms pass, general wind direction will be
out of the NW with some chances for patchy MVFR fog later
tonight into tomorrow morning.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for KYZ023-024-026-
     027-061>063-070>076-081.
     Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for KYZ033.
     Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Wednesday for KYZ034>043-
     045>049-053>057-063>067-073>078-081-082.
IN...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening for
     INZ083-089.

&&

UPDATE...MK
SHORT TERM...CAL
LONG TERM...CAL
AVIATION...CAL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
604 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0508 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ENE Peonia            37.44N 86.17W
07/21/2026                   Grayson            KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Tree down on Rock
            Creek Road near the 3400 block. Tree is
            blocking the entire roadway,.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
610 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0411 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 WSW Mount Washington  38.03N 85.60W
07/21/2026                   Bullitt            KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Power lines down at
            the intersection of Bethel Church Road and
            Highway 44 E in Mount Washington, KY.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
613 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0427 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Lebanon Junction        37.83N 85.73W
07/21/2026                   Bullitt            KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Power lines down on
            the 650 block of South Poplar Street in
            Lebanon Junction, KY.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
621 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0531 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 WNW Mannsville        37.39N 85.28W
07/21/2026                   Taylor             KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Reports of trees
            and powerlines down on Sportsman Lake Road
            approximately 1.5 miles east of the
            intersection with US Highway 68.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
646 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0508 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Harrodsburg       37.76N 84.83W
07/21/2026                   Mercer             KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Downed power line
            in roadway in the 700 block of Cane Run
            Street blocking one side of the roadway with
            low-hanging power lines on the opposite side
            of the roadway.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
656 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0557 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 W Hustonville         37.48N 84.85W
07/21/2026                   Lincoln            KY   911 Call Center

            Time Estimated by Radar: Reports of trees
            down across Hustonville. Power lines down on
            Black Pike between Maxey Valley Road and
            State Highway 78.

&&

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