Damaging Winds in Kentucky, June 22, 2022

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
302 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

.Short Term...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 234 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

Cu field has developed this afternoon ahead of a weak cold front
currently pushing through the southern half of Indiana. Already
starting to see a few thunderstorms pop up and expect more to
initiate as the afternoon continues. Outside of areas that have seen
rainfall, there are many locations with temperatures in the 90s and
dewpoints continuing to hold steady in the low to mid 70s. The
combination of high temps and dewpoints has resulted in a short-
fused heat advisory for portions of southern Indiana and central
Kentucky where heat index values have climbed to +105 degrees. This
advisory will continue until 23.00z this evening.

As mentioned previously, expect additional isolated to scattered
storms to blossom up across the region as the front slowly sags
southward this afternoon and evening. While deep layer shear is very
weak, SPC mesoanalysis parameters shows ample amounts of instability
(+2000 J/KG MLCAPE) and potential for strong/severe downdrafts
(+1400 J/KG DCAPE) ahead of the front. The main threat with the
strongest storms will be damaging wind gusts with tall thunderstorm
cores that collapse.

Storms will gradually weaken and push south/east of the region after
sunset. The weak cold front should clear the area by early tomorrow
morning, and gradually usher in some drier and slightly 'cooler' air
for Thursday. Highs Thursday afternoon will climb into the upper 80s
for many spots, but dewpoints will likely be in the mid to upper
50s.

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.Long Term...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 300 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

Thursday Night - Saturday...

At the start of the extended period, broad upper ridging will be
centered over the south-central CONUS while at the surface an area
of high pressure drifts eastward through the OH Valley. This will
result in mostly dry weather and gradually warming temperatures for
the end of the week and into the first half of the weekend. High
temperatures will start off in the upper 80s to lower 90s Friday
afternoon, then warming into the lower to mid 90s for Saturday.
Overnight lows will likely remain in the 60s.

Model guidance is starting to hint at the possibility for some
isolated showers and storms Saturday afternoon as subtle shortwave
energy pushes through the OH Valley overtop the ridge. Low
confidence in precip chances but will leave the NBM slight chance
PoP over the Lake Cumberland region as model soundings indicate
slightly better moisture and instability here.

Sunday - Wednesday...

The ridge will begin to break down moving into Sunday as an upper
shortwave/closed low pushes along the US/Canada border into
southeastern Ontario. At the surface, this will allow the associated
cold front to push through the area Sunday, bringing our best
chances for showers and storms in the extended period. Model
discrepancies lend to lower confidence on timing, but current
thinking is that best chances for precip will be Sunday evening into
the overnight hours.

Temperatures will cool behind the front for the start of next week,
with highs in the lower to mid 80s on Monday. Then a gradual warming
trend will take hold through the end of the period as upper ridging
begins to nudge in from the west, with high temperatures pushing
towards the upper 80s to lower 90s once again by Wednesday.

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.Aviation...(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 101 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

A slow moving front will trigger off isolated to scattered showers
and thunderstorms this afternoon across portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky. Appears the 'greatest' threat for any storms
will be east of the I-65 corridor, where mention of VCTS is
warranted at SDF/LEX. West of the I-65 corridor, there is isolated
storm potential, but overall coverage does not warrant VCTS mention
at HNB/BWG at this time. Any site that is impacted by a storm will
see brief but impactful reductions in cigs/vis.

Winds will stay out of the north/northwest tonight into tomorrow
morning behind the cold front. VFR conditions are anticipated during
this timeframe.

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.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening for
     INZ077>079-084-089>092.

KY...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening for
     KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>065-070>072.

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Short Term...DM
Long Term...JML
Aviation...DM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

INZ077-078-084-089-KYZ023>028-046>049-053>057-061>065-070>072-232000-
Washington-Scott-Crawford-Perry-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-
Grayson-Hardin-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark-Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-
Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Logan-Warren-Simpson-
Including the cities of Salem, Scottsburg, English, Tell City,
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford,
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville,
Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond,
Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville,
Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, and Providence
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022 /300 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Heat indices will remain above 105 degrees through the early evening.

Isolated strong to severe storms may persist through the early
evening hours, but will gradually wane after sunset. The main threat
in the strongest storms will be damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from northwest to southeast around 15 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.

INZ079-090>092-KYZ029>043-045-232000-
Jefferson-Harrison-Floyd-Clark-Bullitt-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-
Franklin-Scott-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-
Nelson-
Including the cities of Madison, Corydon, New Albany,
Jeffersonville, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford,
Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana,
Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle,
and Bardstown
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 403 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Heat indices will remain above 105 degrees through the early evening.

Scattered strong to severe storms may persist through the early
evening hours, but will gradually wane after sunset. The main threat
in the strongest storms will be damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from northwest to southeast around 15 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.

INZ076-083-KYZ066-067-073>078-081-082-232000-
Orange-Dubois-Casey-Lincoln-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-
Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Jasper, Liberty, Stanford,
Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown,
Burkesville, and Albany
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022 /300 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated strong to severe storms may persist through the early
evening hours, but will gradually wane after sunset. The main threat
in the strongest storms will be damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from northwest to southeast around 15 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.

DM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
347 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

INZ078-079-092-KYZ032-222015-
Jefferson IN-Clark IN-Scott IN-Trimble KY-
347 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern
Jefferson, Clark, southeastern Scott and Trimble Counties through 415
PM EDT...

At 347 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Madison to 9 miles southeast of Scottsburg
to 14 miles northwest of Prospect. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Bedford, Clarksville, Charlestown, Sellersburg, Lexington,
Hanover, Saluda, Owen and Bethlehem.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3861 8523 3852 8542 3852 8544 3851 8546
      3849 8548 3845 8555 3845 8559 3842 8562
      3835 8575 3850 8589 3852 8588 3852 8587
      3854 8587 3865 8568 3876 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 326DEG 16KT 3867 8546 3859 8563 3850 8578

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ALL