Breezy winds and 1-2 inches of rainfall occurred in Western Kentucky from the remnants of Hurricane Francine. Thunderstorm activity was limited, though a small group of thunderstorms developed in an outer rainband moving northwestward late afternoon.
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Breezy winds and 1-2 inches of rainfall occurred in Western Kentucky from the remnants of Hurricane Francine. Thunderstorm activity was limited, though a small group of thunderstorms developed in an outer rainband moving northwestward late afternoon. One stronger downdraft from these storms damaged a carport in Cerulean Springs. Strong moisture convergence was present with these storms, though rainfall duration was limited, keeping rainfall totals in Western Kentucky from Francine remnants around 1-2 inches.
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 Sep 13, 12:50 PM CST, 3 hours 8 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 150 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - The remnants of Francine may still produce up to another 1-2 inches of rainfall heading into the weekend, mainly across portions of Western Kentucky and far southeast portions of SEMO. Some gusts to 15-25 mph will remain possible into this evening. - After Francine's departure, drier and warmer weather will build across the area for the middle and end of next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 149 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024 Not much has changed with the forecast. Extra-tropical bands are still working through at least the southern portions of the Quad State area, largely in western KY and southeast MO. Some lightning is being detected with some deeper convection in those same locations as afternoon instability builds. The main concerns from these storms will be tropical downpours with a quick inch or so of rainfall. It isn't out of the question that a few locations my see localized greater totals, especially where the rain bands train for a longer period of time. Outside of west KY and SEMO not expecting much rain. In fact, the precipitation totals forecast for southwest IN and all but the far southern points of southern IL are generally under a quarter inch from tonight through Saturday. Some gusty winds are still expected at least into the early evening hours with gusts approaching 20-25 mph at times due to the tighter pressure gradient. That gradient will weaken overnight through the weekend as the system gradually fills in. The extra-tropical system is expected to meander slowly to the southeast through the weekend into early Monday with plenty of moisture remaining in place across the Quad State area. This will lead to continued cloudy skies along with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The greatest coverage each day will be during the afternoon and early evening hours with peak heating/instability. Highs through the weekend will be in the mid 70s to mid 80s, warmest to the northeast with less cloud cover/precipitation. Lows will be in the 60s. Upper-level ridging will build across the center part of the CONUS for the rest of the week, leading to increased temperatures along with the next stretch of dry weather. In fact, after Monday, no rain is in the forecast through Friday. Temperatures will steadily warm through the week, reaching the mid to upper 80s by Thursday and Friday, which is near to slightly above normal! && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1223 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024 A mix of VFR/MVFR conditions can be expected this afternoon into this evening as bands of rain and possibly a thunderstorm or two pass through the TAF sites. Winds may still gust intermittently to 15 to 25 kts this afternoon, but are expected to gradually diminish tonight into Saturday. Some fog may form overnight into Saturday morning with the added low-level moisture and recent rainfall, especially where/if any clearing occurs. Kept the main fog threat to CGI/PAH/MVN. If fog does occur tonight that may push visibility into the IFR range. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None. && DISCUSSION...KC AVIATION...KC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 400 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-142100- 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- 400 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024 /500 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight A chance of storms with heavy rain and localized flooding are the primary concerns. The localized flood threat is largely confined to western Kentucky. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Storm chances continue through Monday with heavy rain also continuing as the primary potential hazard. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 44 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:57 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A carport was blown down by thunderstorm winds as a storm moved northwestward through Cerulean Springs.
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