Clusters and short lines of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours. Several of these were accompanied by damaging winds, measured up to 64 mph at the Murray, KY airport.
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The episode as NWS PAH wrote it up.
Clusters and short lines of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours. Several of these were accompanied by damaging winds, measured up to 64 mph at the Murray, KY airport. The storms developed south of a surface low pressure center that gradually deepened as it tracked east along the Interstate 70 corridor from Missouri to Indiana. Thunderstorm development was enhanced by large-scale ascent pivoting from the Ozark Plateau into the lower Ohio Valley, ahead of a low amplitude mid-level trough. Daytime heating helped to increase instability, with mixed layer capes approaching 2000 J/kg. Vertical wind shear increased as 40 to 50-knot westerly winds gradually propagated eastward from the south central Plains.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 19, 2:09 PM CST, 1 hour 1 minute earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 309 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 .SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Friday night) Issued at 300 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 Ongoing scattered to numerous thunderstorms will likely continue into the late afternoon and early evening. SBCAPES have been running upward of 1500-2500 J/KG with DCAPES up close to 1000 J/KG over portions of southeast MO/wrn KY. 0-3 KM Bulk Shear has been marginal, generally 30-35 kts, but effective bulk shear has been running closer to 40 kts along the MS River, where some storms have reached severe limits this afternoon. In addition, emanating outflow boundaries from ongoing storms will likely serve to kick off additional convection. It should be noted that these storms also have a history of producing a half inch of rainfall in about 15 minutes. Will continue with a flash flood watch for those portions of southeast IL/sw IN that have received the most rainfall in the past several days. Storms are expected to become a bit weaker and less widespread after dark tonight as we lose a good deal of low lvl instability. However, cannot rule out additional heavy downpours and some gusty winds. A weak area of sfc high pressure will move east into the region behind this system on Thursday, leading to an end to most rain chances and slightly cooler and less humid conditions. However, the heat and humidity will be cranked back up as we finish the work week. In fact, would not be surprised to see heat indices at some locations top 100 degrees Friday afternoon if we manage enough sunshine. A few warm advection showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, esp during the heat of the afternoon/evening. However, thinking now the best overall forcing will remain off to our nw and north. Could be more of a pulsey situation where storms manage to form. In fact, ridging aloft could also serve to somewhat temper the convection. .LONG TERM...(Saturday through Wednesday) Issued at 300 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 Models are in fair agreement at the start of the extended. The ECMWF may be a little to fast with the system Saturday. The Canadian may be a little slow. So will lean toward a compromise which would be ECMWF. We start off Saturday with an upper level high center over the Gulf with a the apex of the ridge rising into canada. However there will be some weak perturbations caught in the flow in the ridge itself. This will keep a chance of rain in the forecast or storm. The main impact for Saturday be the heat. We are looking for high temperatures around or in the 90s with dew points in the 70s. This should produce heat index values between 100 and 105. These perturbations will continue to eject out of long wave trough over the central rockies. This trough will make its way eastward across the plains. This will begin to break down the ridge a keep rain chances into next week. Rain chances will continue into the middle of next week although chances and coverage are much lower. Also temperatures and dew points will moderate slightly brining a little less oppressive conditions to the region. && .AVIATION... Issued at 300 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 VFR conditions should prevail through the period outside of convection. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Included tempo for thunder and gusty winds 30-40 kts with cigs/vsbys possibly falling briefly to IFR. Otherwise, southwest winds will average 10 knots today with gusts to 15 knots at times. Winds will veer to the west at 5 to 10 knots tonight. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for ILZ075>078-082-083. MO...None. IN...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for INZ081-082-085>088. KY...None. && SHORT TERM...GM LONG TERM...KH AVIATION...GM
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 347 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-202100- Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope- Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh- Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves- Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell- Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean- Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- 347 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into tonight, possibly in multiple rounds. Some storms are likely to be severe. Damaging winds, large hail and torrential downpours will be the main storm hazards. Locally heavy rain will also lead to the potential for localized flash flooding, especially in areas that receive repeat storm activity. This appears to be more probable across northern parts of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana, where a Flash Flood Watch is in effect from noon this afternoon through tonight. Refer to the watch for details. River flood warnings and statements should be referenced for updated river flooding details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Storm chances decrease on Thursday before picking up again Friday into the weekend. The better such chances and coverage should hold off until the latter half of the weekend into early next week. Primary storm related hazards include heavy rain and lightning. Hot and humid conditions will arrive with the start of summer. Heat indices are forecast to peak in the 100 to 105 degree range across all or part of the area both Friday and Saturday afternoon. Details on continued river flooding are best referenced via the updated river flood warnings and statements. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should maintain alert status in the event activation is requested this afternoon and evening. Spotter reports of rainfall and flooding are also encouraged through tonight.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
321 PM CDT WED JUN 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0300 PM TSTM WND DMG ROUND KNOB 37.25N 88.74W
06/19/2019 MASSAC IL TRAINED SPOTTER
TREES DOWN IN THE ROUND KNOB AREA. WINDS
GUSTED TO OVER 60 MPH.
&&
PSPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
327 PM CDT WED JUN 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0315 PM TSTM WND GST 2 SSE HEATH 37.06N 88.78W
06/19/2019 M39 MPH MCCRACKEN KY ASOS
REPORT FROM KPAH ASOS - BARKLEY REGIONAL
AIRPORT.
&&
KESPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
338 PM CDT WED JUN 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0315 PM TSTM WND GST 1 SSE POWDERLY 37.23N 87.16W
06/19/2019 M40 MPH MUHLENBERG KY AWOS
REPORT FROM MUHLENBURG COUNTY AIRPORT.
&&
KESPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
341 PM CDT WED JUN 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0315 PM HAIL POWDERLY 37.24N 87.16W
06/19/2019 E0.25 INCH MUHLENBERG KY PUBLIC
ALSO SOME DEBRIS FROM WIND FROM GREENVILLE
TO POWDERLY.
&&
ATLSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
357 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019
ILZ092-093-KYZ004-MOZ110>112-114-192145-
Alexander IL-Pulaski IL-Ballard KY-Stoddard MO-New Madrid MO-
Scott MO-Mississippi MO-
357 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR PULASKI...CENTRAL ALEXANDER...
WESTERN BALLARD...MISSISSIPPI...EASTERN SCOTT...NORTHEASTERN NEW
MADRID AND SOUTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM CDT...
At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kelso to 7 miles north of Bertrand to
Miner to near Canalou. Movement was east at 35 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Sikeston, Charleston, Cairo, Miner, Mounds, Barlow, Matthews, Mound
City, Wyatt, Anniston, Olive Branch, Horseshoe Lake Conservation
Area, Olmsted, and Pulaski.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 900 PM CDT for
southern Illinois...western Kentucky...and southeastern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3663 8978 3686 8961 3701 8954 3719 8952
3729 8902 3707 8902 3686 8915 3665 8932
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 262DEG 32KT 3717 8946 3702 8946 3688 8953 3668
8967
08PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
404 PM CDT WED JUN 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0215 PM TSTM WND DMG CAPE GIRARDEAU 37.31N 89.55W
06/19/2019 CAPE GIRARDEAU MO EMERGENCY MNGR
TWO TREES DOWN IN CAPE.
&&
KELLYHThe Paducah radar (KPAH), 49 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:11 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A few trees were blown down in southeast Graves County near Sedalia and Tri City. Two of the trees were along Kentucky Route 97.
A power line was down.
Winds gusted to 64 mph at the Murray-Calloway County Airport. Two trees and power lines were down on Highway 80 near the airport.
Several trees were blown down.
Trees were blown down.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Kentucky in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Kentucky, June 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 822414, 822416, 822413, 822431, 822434.