Tuesday Severe Weather Tracker- 2:05am Update

150 Comments

1. 

   MS on April 19, 2011 at 8:38 am

   For those wondering about the analog severe reports site that CB put up in recent posts, here’s the home page.
   http://www.eas.slu.edu/CIPS/ANALOG/WARM/analog.php

   From there, you can navigate to a certain run and click on it, then select ‘impact’ for severe reports based on the top 15.

   Remember, though, just like the NAM snowfall maps, it’s more speculative than anything

   Nevertheless, expect a widespread severe event for most of the region later today and tonight.

2. 

   MS on April 19, 2011 at 8:40 am

   Got moderated…
   Here’s the severe analog site CB posted recently. This is the home page…
   http://www.eas.slu.edu/CIPS/ANALOG/WARM/analog.php
   Navigate through the runs and select ‘impact’ for the top 15 analog severe forecast.

3. 

   online casino on April 19, 2011 at 9:51 am

   Thank you for helping me through all those tough times in life. I would thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s really helpful information.

4. 

   Coffeelady on April 19, 2011 at 12:27 pm

   Thanks for the tools, Chris. Looks like we are going to need them for sure later today and tonight. Going to definitely be a day to keep an eye on the weather and the blog. Thanks in advance for all you do, Chris.

5. 

   Dara on April 19, 2011 at 12:33 pm

   It looks like it is in Northern parts only. Will these shift and eventually affect EKY or SEKY? I look forward to hearing from some of the regulars.

6. 

   WXman on April 19, 2011 at 1:11 pm

   Wow, latest SPC discussion mentions a possible Derecho to sweep through KY tonight. The last Derecho I remember here (June 2005 I think) was intense and literally shook the walls of our house. I believe that nobody in Kentucky is totally safe from the potential of damage tonight.

7. 

   Wiley on April 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

   Look like SE Kentucky is gonna miss out on this round, am I right?

8. 

   WXman on April 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm

   Latest sounding shows freezing level around 10,000 ft…which would make you think that very large hail will be possible with any storms that fire this afternoon across KY. The main event tonight still looks to affect everyone, especially if a Derecho does indeed form.

9. 

   Emerson Biggins on April 19, 2011 at 2:36 pm

   No, it will come tonight. Get your weather radio ready.

10. 

    rolo on April 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    i see a few KY SUPER CELLS forming this evening, and as u know thos e indivudual cells are the ones that can lay the HAMMER DOWN.

    er u at WXMAN what u seeing on ur end.

11. 

    Dara on April 19, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    It looks to be lifting North more than anything right now. I would love to know what time frame would the storms develop in the west and what time they will be close to EKY if they do form.

12. 

    JoyBurgin on April 19, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Where is everyone? I was in hopes there would be some updates as to how bad this is going to get around the Mercer/ Burgin area.

13. 

    Dara on April 19, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Web briefing really downplays this event for EKY….here’s a link:

    http://www.crh.noaa.gov/jkl/?n=webbriefing

14. 

    WXman on April 19, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Moderation is killing the comments.

15. 

    WXman on April 19, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    I find this interesting. The 12Z NAM run places a solid squall line parallel to the OH River at 2AM Wednesday morning. Here is the 500 vorticity chart from that exact same time. Notice all the vort maxes right along the squall line. That is indicative of a lot of potential for spin-ups along the squall line. Those tornadoes are the most difficult to warn for, and being 2AM this could be disastrous.

    http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod/analysis/namer/nam/12/images/nam_500_018m.gif

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    MS on April 19, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    I know it sounds like I’m paranoid, but I’ve been taking pictures of my house inside and out.

    I think this thing could get pretty ugly, especially from E’ville and Henderson KY through Louisville to Frankfort and anybody 30 miles north and south of these areas.

17. 

    Dara on April 19, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Storms at night are a very scary scenario and especially if they go severe. You just cannot see them coming. Anyway, do you think EKY will get in on the severe threat or will it weaken?

18. 

    ohiospin on April 19, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    RAIN RAIN RAIN!!! Been a solid rain since the early hours this morning, no sign of letting up until 5 or 6. Already at 2in+!
    Expecting some moderate flooding, will have to see how the rivers do.
    Will the squall line tonight extend up into southern ohio? Will it be traveling more northeast or southeast? Not liking the timing if it is going to be severe. May catch a lot of people sleeping!

19. 

    ohiospin on April 19, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Got long winded, thus got moderated. 2in+ rain up here and still coming.
    Will squall line tonight be up into southern ohio and what direction will it be traveling? a northeast slant?

20. 

    ohiospin on April 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    This blog is like drinking!
    MODERATION is the key!?

21. 

    tornadolarkin on April 19, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    I don’t blame you for doing that! Lol. I think a high risk will be issued at some point for at least western ky.

22. 

    Megan on April 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Any idea what Lexington is looking to get? Thanks!

23. 

    Frankfort on April 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Hope the Western KY peeps check in and let us know what they are getting. Everyone stay safe! Super cells scare the snot out of me.

24. 

    Emerson Biggins on April 19, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Later in the day, if not tonight, some severe storms, have your weather radio up and running.

25. 

    somersetdude on April 19, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Hopefully there isn’t any large hail, I just got a check in the mail for 4500 dollars from the hail storm that hit two weeks ago in Northern Pulaski.

26. 

    Dara on April 19, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Wow, I agree that the main event tonight could be potentially disasterous the more I look at it. I think everyone should be on alert but I think mainly western and northern parts will get the worst part.

27. 

    Dara on April 19, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Moderation is driving me insane! The more I look at tonights round of severe weather, the more I see what could be a disasterous event around here…..are you all seeing the same? What about EKY? It looks to get in on the action too in my opinion.

28. 

    Megan on April 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Thank you! I’m alright with rain and thunder/lightning but I don’t like the wind. At all. Hopefully it will come and go 😉

29. 

    Emerson Biggins on April 19, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Your welcome, I’m with you, don’t care for the wind that much.

30. 

    Beverly on April 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I can’t get the impact to work. How do I do that?

31. 

    WXman on April 19, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    I wouldn’t count eastern KY out just yet. Eastern KY has something the rest of the OH Valley doesn’t have…orographic lift caused by the mountains. That can be a big influence on forcing storms.

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    MS on April 19, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    After going to the home page address above, you’ll see several graphic boxes depicting ‘runs’ based on 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours.

    I selected the first box NAM212F024
    This takes me to this address:
    http://www.eas.slu.edu/CIPS/ANALOG/WARM/stats.php?reg=DOM1&model=NAM212&fhr=024&flg=new

    Then, you’ll see a large box entitled “Impact Guidance”

    Click on that for the analog severe weather report forecast.

33. 

    Beverly on April 19, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Oh ok. Thanks for the help!

34. 

    JoyBurgin on April 19, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    This is so odd…No post for 3 hours.

35. 

    Patti on April 19, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    What is the site that you can sign up to receive weather alerts on your smartphone (besides Chris’ Twitter updates that is)? I think it has been mentioned here before. Thanks for your help!

36. 

    MarkLex on April 19, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    It’s not that people aren’t posting, it’s just the fact that they get moderated and just give up.

37. 

    kminmorehead on April 19, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    curious about what a Derecho is? That’s a new term for me 🙂 Seriously whats the real risk for tornadoes in this area vs straight line winds? Both can be devastating I know.

38. 

    kminmorehead on April 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Oh and timline for Morehead area? Thoughts on arrival of squall line/storms?

39. 

    Beth on April 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Think the line will lose strength once it reaches the Lexington area?

40. 

    Aaron C. on April 19, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Km, from my amateur understanding of the term—I think a derecho is basically an extremely intense line of thunderstorms that move at a very rapid rate of speed, generally look like a squall line, and contain very high wind gusts and damage potential.

    They tend to cross many many miles in a short time (300 or more miles, sometimes in a matter of several hours) and generally leave wind damage all along their path.

41. 

    Aaron C. on April 19, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Also, derechos start to make a “hard turn” towards the end of their life cycle, as can be seen from some archived radar footage—someone posted one a while back but I dont remember who did it, or when the event was from.

42. 

    Anonymous on April 19, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    Thanks very much Aaron…I figured it was something along those lines, but had never heard that termed used before..any thoughts on the intensity of the storms as they hit Morehead area..we are about an hour East of Lexington? I hate nighttime severe storms..

43. 

    Anonymous on April 19, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks Aaron I appreciate the information. Any thoughts on severity of storms as they head our way, an hour East of Lexington?? hopefully this one won’t go into moderation haha

44. 

    kminmorehead on April 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I have no idea why I keep going to moderation and last post was “anonymous”??shew

45. 

    Aaron C. on April 19, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    NOAA says by the time the storms hit central KY, they should be in a squall line, and they advise to keep your weather radio on since the storms will be coming around 2:00 – 3:00 am for Lexington and points east.

    Looks like wind damage will be the main threat, hail being second, and tornadoes third. Paraphrasing the NWS’s outlook…

46. 

    WXman on April 19, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Yeah and lots of times Derechos take on the shape of a giant bow that can cover large portions of states. They cause extensive damage. The one that blew through KY in June 2005 had 80+ mph winds with it along it’s path and it lasted for many hours and traveled hundreds of miles before dying.

47. 

    Ryan on April 19, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    There has been a confirmed tornado near the Missouri/Illinois border.

48. 

    Ryan on April 19, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    You can watch live coverage of the storms near St. Louis here:

    http://www.ksdk.com/video/live/default.aspx

49. 

    Ryan on April 19, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    This super cell has a nasty looking hook on it. KSDK in St. Louis has received a picture of a tornado on the ground in Bowling Green, MO.

50. 

    RhondaB on April 19, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I don’t want anymore severe weather! My roof has already been damaged and I have to wait on the insurance company. The Big Sandy is practically at a breaking point.

51. 

    Jeff on April 19, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I don’t see far east KY (Johnson, Floyd, Pike, Magoffin, etc) seeing much action from these storms. An inch of rain and a couple of rounds of thunder at best. Anyone else concur?

52. 

    Debbie on April 19, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    For those wishing to see photos of the July 2004 Derecho that came through KY. pull up the NWS Louisville page, do a search within the site for “Photos NWS Louisville”, then click on the very first ‘hit’. It will take you to thumbnails-click on “Thunderstorms’ and when the list of events/photos come up, you can see the photos about halfway down.
    I remember the derecho well here in Bardstown-no electricity for 3 days, stores couldn’t stay in Ice, Cable TV off for 6-7 days, and it was HOT & MISERABLE!

53. 

    MarkLex on April 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Here’s an archived motion radar image of that derecho

    http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/lmk/Events/derecho-dz-animation.gif

54. 

    Borderline state on April 19, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Interesting read about derecho’s…
    http://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerechos/derechofacts.htm

55. 

    Ryan on April 19, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    There has been a report of a tornado in Girard, IL with houses damaged and people trapped. A rescue is underway.

56. 

    Ryan on April 19, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    A large tornado has been reported on the ground hear Litchfield, IL.

57. 

    Aaron C. on April 19, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Tornado watch to be issued soon for parts of Indiana, as per the SPC.

58. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I concur….it would have to be a mega cell to make it that far. If we were in the daytime with the heat helping the severe weather along I think it would be a different story but these are in the cooler part of the day and will be traveling a far piece to get here. I would love to hear someone else’s opinion on this….PLEASE 🙂

59. 

    WXman on April 20, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Classic tornadoes on the ground are being captured by Reed Timmer and his crew. These storms mean business. This is no joke. If you have family with no weather radio…keep them updated through the night.

60. 

    sue flatwoods ky on April 20, 2011 at 12:49 am

    what abt here in the Flatwoods/Ashland area. Will we see much of this sysyem tonight or in the morning?

61. 

    Hannah on April 20, 2011 at 12:55 am

    WXman do you think we’ll see much around the Anderson/Franklin Co line? I appreciate your thoughts more than you know! Thanks

62. 

    Russ on April 20, 2011 at 1:07 am

    Apparently a large tornado on the ground near the southern suburbs of St Louis. Also, storms entering a ripe environment in southern Illinois. The Tor Con risk (Greg Forbes’ scale for tornado risk) is a 7. For parts of north central KY and southern Indiana it’s a 6. Looks like a very rough late night in store for Central KY.

63. 

    tornadolarkin on April 20, 2011 at 1:15 am

    I live in a=Anderson county, and I see a monster line of storms effecting us with isolated tornadoes possible. WXman may think differently though

64. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Will this threat extend into EKY? I have a few family members that live in mobile homes and storms make me very uneasy for them, especially at night.

65. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:16 am

    I am getting sick of moderation! Do you think the threat will extend into EKY? I have some family that live in mobile homes and storms like this make me uneasy for them, especially at night.

66. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:18 am

    I am getting sick of moderation! Will this extend into EKY? I have some family that live in mobile homes and storms like this make me uneasy for them, especially at night.

67. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:19 am

    I am getting sick of moderation! Do you think the threat will extend into EKY? I have some family that live in mobile homes and storms like this make me uneasy for them, especially at night.

68. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I have family that live in mobile homes and I need to know if this will stretch into EKY?

69. 

    james on April 20, 2011 at 1:23 am

    WOW! That’s a lot of tornado warnings just to the west of Ky. Guess I better get some sleep now, because in about 3 hours, will be up checking the weather. Gotta keep the family safe. Everybody out there stay safe. Gonna be a rough one.

70. 

    EJM on April 20, 2011 at 1:23 am

    I am in Louisville, KY. Is it anticipated that tornadic cells will make it this far or will weaken as they approach our area?

71. 

    tornadolarkin on April 20, 2011 at 1:35 am

    I think it will last into EKY. It may be in the slowly weakening stage, but I expect the entire state to be walloped.

72. 

    Hannah on April 20, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Thanks! I was hoping for a different answer though. Hope everyone stays safe!

73. 

    Russ on April 20, 2011 at 1:41 am

    The Storm Prediction Center has Northern KY/north central KY in a moderate risk area for severe weather, with a 10% chance of EF-2 Tornadoes. Seems pretty significant. Other folks may have a better answer, but it looks like the line will form into a squall line with some spinup tornadoes along the line.

74. 

    Aaron C. on April 20, 2011 at 1:41 am

    EJM,

    In my opinion, the threat for damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado is still possible in Louisville—-most of KY is still in a favorable area for development of severe storms, so you should keep yourself with a way to get severe weather alerts should the storms get bad where you live.

75. 

    EKY girl on April 20, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Curious to get everyone’s opinion on eastern ky. I can’t see if the storms will hold out this far or die down to just heavy rains. Any input?

76. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Thank you 🙂

77. 

    eyewall on April 20, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Not what I was expecting, but based on SPC, the threat for Louisville and Lexington seems to be increasing. Which of course means the storms will split and go north and south.

78. 

    bowtechgirl on April 20, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Ok havent posted in a long time but got to admit I have a bad feeling about tonite’s weather. I am about 35miles NE of Lex., we live in a dbl wide trailer on a hillside, don’t really have anywhere else to go. DOes anyone else have a feeling this storm system can be really bad here.

79. 

    Russ on April 20, 2011 at 1:55 am

    Parts of eastern Ky have a slight risk of severe weather. From what I’ve read, it’s probably a squall line type of event with heavy rains, high wind, hail. That said, since it’s an overnight/early morning threat, having a weather radio is probably a good idea.

80. 

    tornadolarkin on April 20, 2011 at 1:56 am

    This line is super legit. I’m excited!! 🙂
    (not for death and destruction)

81. 

    Dara on April 20, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Don’t you wish it were daylight to see the storms….it seems better that way to me.

82. 

    cat89jd on April 20, 2011 at 2:00 am

    New mesoscale discussion for Central KY. I don’t understand half of it but it looks ominous. Can anyone translate?
    http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0480.html

83. 

    WXman on April 20, 2011 at 2:08 am

    In a nutshell, SPC expects the severe weather to maintain strength. therefore, a new Tornado Watch will be issued soon for central KY. It’s going to be a long night. I hope people are taking this seriously. All the parameters are in place for spin-ups at any time.

84. 

    Packman on April 20, 2011 at 2:09 am

    Basically says that these things mean business at are going to hit Central KY hard. Mainly a strait line wind event but tornadoes are still a distinct possibility.

85. 

    tornadolarkin on April 20, 2011 at 2:11 am

    I would love it in daylight, but it comes in the night mostly, so im ok. u can see transformers explode better that way. 😉

86. 

    Renee on April 20, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Weather radio just went off. Tornado watch until 5 am for Fayette.

87. 

    Ryan on April 20, 2011 at 2:27 am

    Looks like a nasty line of storms will hit Louisville between 12 and 1am. I will be up as soon as I hear thunder!

88. 

    eyewall on April 20, 2011 at 2:30 am

    I would wait a while before making the call, but I would not want to be in a mobile home tonight. If it still looks ominous at 1:00 a.m, I would get to the church, the super Walmart, or any place sturdy that you can go. 80 mph straight line winds can do a serious number on a mobile home. I live in a two story brick home with a basement, and I am nervous.

89. 

    WXman on April 20, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Just heard a report of a measured 103 MPH straight line wind gust. Holy cow. I think it was in western KY…trying to confirm..

90. 

    Jill on April 20, 2011 at 2:39 am

    My weather radio never goes off anymore. Cannot figure out why. 🙁

91. 

    Murray on April 20, 2011 at 2:40 am

    Thomas here in Lynn Grove, KY about 8 miles west of Murray, KY. Will update as the storm system moves in. Be safe all.

92. 

    Ryan on April 20, 2011 at 2:42 am

    I heard that it was in IL.

93. 

    Murray on April 20, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Straight line winds with this bow moving through southern MO and southern IL has reports of gusts 60-95 mph. Been watching local coverage all evening. Damage reports of trees down, roofs blown off homes and small buildings blown over.

94. 

    Murray on April 20, 2011 at 2:48 am

    Tornadoes are starting to pop up in the boot hill of MO and just north including one down in northern AR. These are confirmed by trained spotters.

95. 

    Murray on April 20, 2011 at 2:56 am

    Unfortunately the line is strengthening so almost the whole line moving into far southwest KY has tornado warnings issued with them. Gust front is causing what NWS feared, supercell storms ahead of the front.

96. 

    Renee on April 20, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Ok. Need to know why. I broke my ankle in Jan. had surgery. Now every time we have severe weather coming it about kills me. Why is that ? Anyone?

97. 

    Tom on April 20, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Radar seems impressive right now but not in a good way. Folks in Western KY will take the brunt of this system but nighttime killing should choke out some power of these storms by the time they reach eastern KY, but i suspect they may be fairly strong all across the state.

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    eyewall on April 20, 2011 at 3:09 am

    From Belski:

    “10:48 Louisville NWS says storms will probably not weaken and may produce widespread damage as they move through. Be prepared for power outages. The SPC said winds to 70 but that may be too low”

    Nasty bow seems to have it’s sights set on Lex, South Central KY, in time. Moving fast, too.

99. 

    russ on April 20, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Thanks for the info from west KY..keep us posted.

100. 

     Murray on April 20, 2011 at 3:12 am

     Will do Russ. Nasty looking ride for all of KY tonight.

101. 

     E-TownKY on April 20, 2011 at 3:14 am

     Ummm… not looking very good for Elizabethtown, is it?

     Freaking out royally here….

102. 

     Shawna on April 20, 2011 at 3:16 am

     What about SE KY…will the storms weaken before they get here? I sure hope so, just a little nervous.

103. 

     Matt Howard on April 20, 2011 at 3:20 am

     Check out the live coverage in Evansville, Ind.
     http://www.news25.us/

104. 

     Murray on April 20, 2011 at 3:23 am

     Three overturned semis around Mount Vernon, IL area around I-64 just reported. Alot of hail reports seems to be pea size to golf ball size with these storms. Looks like once morning comes MO, IL, IN and KY will have widespread damage either from straight line winds or possible tornadoes.

105. 

     Anthony on April 20, 2011 at 3:24 am

     Really GREAT time for the Jackson radar to be down for maintenance… hahaha

106. 

     RS Louisville on April 20, 2011 at 3:24 am

     Looks like the intensity of the bow heading towards Louisville is loosing some punch…

107. 

     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 3:29 am

     This got my attention:

     THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A

     * TORNADO WARNING FOR…
     HANCOCK COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY…

     * UNTIL 1145 PM EDT/1045 PM CDT/…

     * AT 1054 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
     SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS
     STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR HUNTINGBURG AIRPORT…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 65
     MPH.

     * THIS TORNADIC STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT…
     HAWESVILLE…

     PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

     IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO…WIDESPREAD HURRICANE FORCE WINDS ARE
     LIKELY. SEEK SHELTER NOW!

     Hurricane Force Winds…not sure what to say about that without being moderated… 😉

108. 

     SnowMama on April 20, 2011 at 3:36 am

     I live in Jessamine County. Does this storm warrant dragging a house full of sleeping kiddos to the basement for the night?

109. 

     Ryan on April 20, 2011 at 3:43 am

     Reports of widespread wind damage in Dubois County, IN. Mobile homes have been overturned in Jasper, IN.

110. 

     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 3:46 am

     Great link, Matt.

     Now watching Louisville live coverage…

111. 

     Murray on April 20, 2011 at 3:47 am

     Paducah is losing power as we speak. A waiting game here in far western Calloway County at this point.

112. 

     eyewall on April 20, 2011 at 3:51 am

     YEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

113. 

     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 3:55 am

     not a shocker, that bow segment is intense.

114. 

     Murray on April 20, 2011 at 3:56 am

     A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:45PM CDT TUESDAY, APRIL 19
     Event Start: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
     Event End: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:45 PM CDT
     Back to Summary
     Bulletin – Eas Activation Requested
     Severe Thunderstorm Warning
     National Weather Service Paducah KY
     1046 PM CDT Tue Apr 19 2011

     The National Weather Service In Paducah Has Issued A

     • Severe Thunderstorm Warning For…
     Eastern Massac County In Southern Illinois…
     Southern Pope County In Southern Illinois…
     Southeastern Ballard County In Western Kentucky…
     Calloway County In Western Kentucky…
     Carlisle County In Western Kentucky…
     Fulton County In Western Kentucky…
     Graves County In Western Kentucky…
     Hickman County In Western Kentucky…
     Southwestern Livingston County In Western Kentucky…
     Southern Marshall County In Western Kentucky…
     Mccracken County In Western Kentucky…

     • Until 1145 PM CDT.

     • At 1044 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated A
     Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Capable Of Producing Damaging Winds In
     Excess Of 60 Mph. These Storms Were Located Along A Line Extending
     From Metropolis To 6 Miles South Of Hickman..And Moving East At 50
     Mph.

     • Locations In The Warning Include…
     Clinton…
     West Paducah…
     Lovelaceville…
     Metropolis…
     Hickman…
     Bardwell…
     Fulgham…
     Cayce…
     Brookport…
     Paducah…
     Lone Oak…
     Reidland…
     Mayfield…
     Ledbetter…
     Fulton…
     Sedalia…
     Lynnville…
     Murray…

     Precautionary/Preparedness Actions…

     This Is A Very Dangerous Storm Capable Of Blowing Down Trees And
     Power Poles. Move Indoors To A Substantial Shelter Such As A Basement
     Or Interior Room Or Hallway.

115. 

     Page on April 20, 2011 at 3:59 am

     What does it look like for Morgan County?

116. 

     Anthony on April 20, 2011 at 4:02 am

     Thanks for the link. Great coverage!

117. 

     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:03 am

     metro louisville to get hit really hard in the next hour.

118. 

     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 4:12 am

     This reminds me exactly of the Super Tuesday Outbreak squall line that blasted through Kentucky.

     I liked the comment from the guy on WAVE: “Folks, we’re going to have some wind damage in the area, if you haven’t figured it out by now.”

119. 

     SnowMama on April 20, 2011 at 4:12 am

     Heading on down! Stay safe everyone!

120. 

     Winter Warlock on April 20, 2011 at 4:12 am

     So once again it will be bad all over the state but pull then ou of nowhere pulls he Crazy Ivan around Lex and miraculously falls apart at the last after the heating of the day waines like an old man whoes Viagra fails and wears off!

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     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:14 am

     tornado warning for metro louisville displaying on the nws radar, not showing up on there site.

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     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 4:18 am

     I noticed that as well. I rely on that site fairly heavily. #fail.

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     MarkLex on April 20, 2011 at 4:20 am

     I completely WANT this thing to fall apart. I’ve seen tornado damage in Lexington. My house was being built in May 2004 and the foundation was laid. The house beside of mine was almost finished and it got destroyed! Had my house been built, it would have been destroyed too. That’s what gives me the creeps about living on this side of town. I love storms but they make me nervous at the same time.

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     eyewall on April 20, 2011 at 4:25 am

     Better safe than sorry…..and who wants to get up later and take care of that.

125. 

     Ryan on April 20, 2011 at 4:25 am

     Possible tornado on the ground in Scott County, IN, north of Louisville.

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     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:28 am

     tornadic signature on radar to cross through central jefferson county it does have shot to produce a quick tornado.

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     Somerset girl on April 20, 2011 at 4:32 am

     How high is the threat for tornadoes in the Somerset area and what time should they arrive?

128. 

     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:36 am

     jackson radar down. technicans would have already left for the day.

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     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:38 am

     that one is stronger looking on doppler.

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     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 4:42 am

     I would imagine JKL will rely on Louisville, Knoxville and Charleston to issue warnings as needed.

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     Shawon on April 20, 2011 at 4:47 am

     Meant to say Morristown, TN to be accurate. 🙂

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     RS Louisville on April 20, 2011 at 4:54 am

     55 MPH gust here in NE Louisville as the line moved through

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     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:54 am

     still week tornadic signal on radar moving into southern shelby and northern spencer counties. seek shelter now.

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     Dara on April 20, 2011 at 4:55 am

     Hope the pink and purple cells on here aren’t debris from a tornado but it seems like that can show on radar as well. Is this thing weakening at all?

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     LC on April 20, 2011 at 4:58 am

     Any idea when these storms will be reaching east KY? I’m hoping hubby will be home from work before they get here. He usually gets in around 4:30.

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     mitch on April 20, 2011 at 4:58 am

     there not. the higher dbz colors show a higher hail threat in those locations. this thing will not weeken much, in the daytime instabilty generally is a key player for severe convection at nightime a strong low level jet can take over to maintain storms which is the case tonight.

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     Dara on April 20, 2011 at 5:02 am

     Wow thats bad timing. So you think these storms can carry some of the intensity into EKY, particuliarly Johnson County?

138. 

     Beverly on April 20, 2011 at 5:03 am

     Will the tornadoes in the Louisville are move eastward or northeastward? Are the storms behind the main front also going to be severe?

139. 

     Beverly on April 20, 2011 at 5:05 am

     Are the storms weakening some? There are broken areas in the line without warnings of some kind.

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     Dara on April 20, 2011 at 5:08 am

     Thanks 🙂

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     Celena on April 20, 2011 at 5:09 am

     Thanks Chris. We can always count on you to watch out for your NKY peeps too. Hoping this weather calms soon.:)

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     MarkLex on April 20, 2011 at 5:10 am

     Let’s hope so!

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     MarkLex on April 20, 2011 at 5:47 am

     There’s no thunder that I’ve heard at all yet. Sort of ODD since the storms are so close

144. 

     Jake on April 20, 2011 at 5:56 am

     Same here in Northern Jessamine. Just really windy and distant lightning. Boring so far…

     Jake

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     Nancy on April 20, 2011 at 6:00 am

     East Frankfort seems to have dodged the bullet, at least as far as any major damage….some wind and rain, thunder rolling now. Louisville TV stations had excellent coverage and then the Lexington stations picked up coverage about 1:00 AM.

146. 

     SnowMama on April 20, 2011 at 6:01 am

     Crazy loud howling wind in southern Jessamine. Sounds like screaming and it’s freaking me out just a bit.

147. 

     MarkLex on April 20, 2011 at 6:21 am

     Wow. This has been a total non event in my area of town. Little thunder. A little gusty wind at first, then calm, the just light rain. Not even heavy rain. I’m not complaining. I’m surprised though based on that nasty looking line that was marching its way across this evening.

148. 

     Jake on April 20, 2011 at 6:22 am

     I know. The Lexington area can’t get good snows or storms. What gives?

     Jake

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