The Storm Tracker Returns- 6:15pm Update

6:15pm Update

A TORNADO WATCH is out until 1am for much of southern and southeastern Kentucky. Storms are rolling northeast out of Tennessee and will move into these areas. Here is a look at the watch outline and the latest warnings…

I will update as needed. Take care.

A new TORNADO WATCH is now out for all of eastern Kentucky until 7pm. Here is a look at the watch outline and the latest warnings…

More updates as needed. Take care.

11:50am Update

A TORNADO WATCH is now out for parts of southern Kentucky until 6pm this evening. Here is he watch outline and the latest warnings…

Updates as needed… take care.

Previous Update

Good Monday everyone. This has been a busy start to our severe storms season and that looks to continue today. For that reason… the Storm Tracker is back for some more action. We have the usual suspects lined up for you to track today’s storms and we will get to those in a bit.

We always like to give you a rundown of the storm threat and what to expect with the overall pattern before getting to the toys. Let’s break it down…

– A line of showers and thunderstorms will roll eastward across the state today. Ahead of the storms… sunshine should aid in the instability of the atmosphere giving us the threat for strong and severe boomers.

– Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary players with an isolated tornado being possible. Winds are also going to be very gusty outside of thunderstorms.

– Heavy rainfall is likely with this line.

– As the cold front sweeps through tonight… a wave of low pressure will develop along it. This should keep showers going into Tuesday across the east. Temps Tuesday will be on the cool to chilly side of things.

– Temps will bounce back for the middle and end of the week as readings head back toward 70 for a few days.

– A big, slow moving storm system will move our way from Friday through the weekend. This is likely to bring a period of nasty weather that starts with strong or severe storms… goes through some general heavy rains… then tries to end as something we do not speak of this time of year. Some very chilly air is likely to dive in as the low exits.

– The atmosphere is jacked up right now and continues to be in super charged mode. That looks to continue through the rest of the month. Frequent rounds of severe storms and a lot of rainfall will continue to be likely.

Back to the subject at hand… today’s severe storms threat. Here are your tracking tools…

Today’s Severe Storms Outlook

Current Watches

Radars for the entire state…

I will have updates as needed through the day and will send out quickies through twitter. You can sign follow me at Kentuckyweather or follow along in the twitter feed on the right side of the blog.

Have a great Monday and take care.

33 Comments

Char on April 11, 2011 at 10:05 am

Thanks for the update Chris. Wow. More thunder boomers. Everyone take care and have a great day!

Dara on April 11, 2011 at 12:35 pm

How will this compare to the Saturday storms and will the severe threat diminish when the initial line of storms pass to our east?

Coffeelady on April 11, 2011 at 1:44 pm

thanks for the update, Chris. Looking at the radar and it looks like it is going to be an interesting day, for sure. Not looking fore=ward to the cool down, as I like the warm weather, but, I also know that we have several mini “winters’ to get through first.
Keeping an eye on it today. Thanks for all the tweets and updates! I figure we will be getting several today…

WXman on April 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm

I think if anybody gets severe weather at all, it’ll be eastern KY. Most of us will just see rainy/showery weather today which will just be a killer for outdoor plans. But, April showers bring May flowers..right?

eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 2:06 pm

SPC says tornado watch likely from Lex, south, southwest.

RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 2:16 pm

Looks like central KY may get some severe action mid day today. I read one of your post pre spring saying this spring will not be to active. Your thoughts now? Opposite of what I posted a day earlier. I said very active spring season.

RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Are you originally from a coastal region? “Eyewall” is not a typical mid west handle. I’m from Biloxi, MS. Been in Lou since 95

Nancy on April 11, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Good morning, Coffeelady,
Would this week be dogwood or red bud winter? I remember my grandfather telling us about there are 7 winters, but can only think of a few….blackberry, linen britches, dogwood, red bud. Do you know the others? Thanks.

Dara on April 11, 2011 at 3:02 pm

I’m in Johnson County and wondering if this will be anywhere near as severe as Saturday? Hoping so see some good storms fire up later this afternoon. Will the severe threat diminish with when the initial line moves east of the area or will it continue?

eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Small world. I lived in Long Beach/Gulfport during the 80’s. Went through the eyewall of Elena in 85. Since then, I have had a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time for hurricanes. Was in Destin on vacation for Opal in 95. Later that year, I was on business in St. Thomas for Marilyn. I was in a hotel above Charlotte Amalie. Scariest thing ever. Got chased from the panhandle by Ivan. Had family that lost everything in Katrina and had to house them here in Lexington for over a year.

WXman on April 11, 2011 at 3:13 pm

I don’t recall that. Can you post a link? Because I didn’t see the late March period being active…but April-June is a period I have always expected activity. In fact, I posted an article to the news a week or two ago highlighting the increased threat for severe weather this Spring. For today, severe is still very unlikely for the Bluegrass. I’ll stick to my thoughts there.

WXman on April 11, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Yep, southern KY and most of middle TN is where the action will be today. central KY won’t see enough instability.

Dara on April 11, 2011 at 3:42 pm

What about EKY?

Shawon on April 11, 2011 at 4:12 pm

LMK has told the SPC their watch does not come far enough north:

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 128
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1159 AM EDT MON APR 11 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 128 TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ANDERSON KY BOURBON KY BOYLE KY
CLARK KY FAYETTE KY FRANKLIN KY
GARRARD KY HARRISON KY JESSAMINE KY
MADISON KY MERCER KY NICHOLAS KY
SCOTT KY WOODFORD KY

IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

WASHINGTON KY

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

LINCOLN KY MARION KY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…CARLISLE…CYNTHIANA…DANVILLE…
FRANKFORT…GEORGETOWN…HARRODSBURG…LANCASTER…LAWRENCEBURG…
LEBANON…LEXINGTON…NICHOLASVILLE…PARIS…RICHMOND…
SPRINGFIELD…STANFORD…VERSAILLES AND WINCHESTER.

eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 4:32 pm

SPC says new tornado watch will be issued for eastern kentucky.

Dara on April 11, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Thanks 🙂

WXman on April 11, 2011 at 4:53 pm

Not one single warning or damage report yet. Eastern KY in a new Tornado Watch now, so the threat still exists there. But so far, these storms have been pretty quiet as expected.

patty on April 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Here in Versilles we only got wind and heavy rain, no thunder or lightning here!

blizzardtim on April 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm

Sunny and 83 VOLATILE degrees in Barbourville. Looks like another stormy afternoon in store for us down here!!!

eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 5:55 pm

From the SPC’s latest meso discussion, it looks like what they are really concerned about is the second line.

Jason on April 11, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Yeah looks like that 1st line gets weaker with each frame.. is it going to die completely out?

RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Geeze… It was in February sometime. I’ll find it, if needed. LOL! I agree to your post except that one. So, wanted to give you a little grief.

RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 7:15 pm

I was in Elena too. The day I moved to KY ( Oct 3, 95 ) Opal seemed to be heading to Biloxi as a cat 5. I was in Biloxi during Ivan watching power flashes all night. Parents lost 90% what they owned from Katrina. They live near the Tchoutacabouffa river off Ceder Lake Rd. It is a small world!!

blizzardtim on April 11, 2011 at 9:59 pm

Well its been another beautiful day here in se ky. Sunny and in the 80’s most of the day a gusty band of clouds blew thru about 3pm with slightly cooler air but nothing more than that. Now going on 6pm and its a beautiful spring day! Here in the south. SO FAR. LoL

Leleng in Knox Co. on April 11, 2011 at 10:08 pm

blizzardtim, I’ve been watching that Accuweather radar all day. Talk about crawling eastward. Glad not to be in Paducah – looks like the storm finally moved out of there. However, if/when it does reach us, hopefully I’ll be safe and sound at home (currently in London).

Crystal In Pikeville on April 12, 2011 at 12:12 am

Wxman you look like your so right.It looks like things are going to get ugly again here.I am tired of all this awful hail and winds and losing power, but I am not the one that calls it lol.
Also Wxman could you explain what causes the hail esp over and over Thanks?

Crystal In Pikeville on April 12, 2011 at 12:22 am

Nancy her is a nice article and page about the winters.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2410/

Nancy on April 12, 2011 at 5:30 am

Thanks, Crystal!

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Char on April 11, 2011 at 10:05 am
Thanks for the update Chris. Wow. More thunder boomers. Everyone take care and have a great day!
Dara on April 11, 2011 at 12:35 pm
How will this compare to the Saturday storms and will the severe threat diminish when the initial line of storms pass to our east?
Coffeelady on April 11, 2011 at 1:44 pm
thanks for the update, Chris. Looking at the radar and it looks like it is going to be an interesting day, for sure. Not looking fore=ward to the cool down, as I like the warm weather, but, I also know that we have several mini “winters’ to get through first.
Keeping an eye on it today. Thanks for all the tweets and updates! I figure we will be getting several today…
WXman on April 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm
I think if anybody gets severe weather at all, it’ll be eastern KY. Most of us will just see rainy/showery weather today which will just be a killer for outdoor plans. But, April showers bring May flowers..right?
eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 2:06 pm
SPC says tornado watch likely from Lex, south, southwest.
RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Looks like central KY may get some severe action mid day today. I read one of your post pre spring saying this spring will not be to active. Your thoughts now? Opposite of what I posted a day earlier. I said very active spring season.
RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Are you originally from a coastal region? “Eyewall” is not a typical mid west handle. I’m from Biloxi, MS. Been in Lou since 95
Nancy on April 11, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Good morning, Coffeelady,
Would this week be dogwood or red bud winter? I remember my grandfather telling us about there are 7 winters, but can only think of a few….blackberry, linen britches, dogwood, red bud. Do you know the others? Thanks.
Dara on April 11, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I’m in Johnson County and wondering if this will be anywhere near as severe as Saturday? Hoping so see some good storms fire up later this afternoon. Will the severe threat diminish with when the initial line moves east of the area or will it continue?
eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Small world. I lived in Long Beach/Gulfport during the 80’s. Went through the eyewall of Elena in 85. Since then, I have had a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time for hurricanes. Was in Destin on vacation for Opal in 95. Later that year, I was on business in St. Thomas for Marilyn. I was in a hotel above Charlotte Amalie. Scariest thing ever. Got chased from the panhandle by Ivan. Had family that lost everything in Katrina and had to house them here in Lexington for over a year.
WXman on April 11, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I don’t recall that. Can you post a link? Because I didn’t see the late March period being active…but April-June is a period I have always expected activity. In fact, I posted an article to the news a week or two ago highlighting the increased threat for severe weather this Spring. For today, severe is still very unlikely for the Bluegrass. I’ll stick to my thoughts there.
WXman on April 11, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Yep, southern KY and most of middle TN is where the action will be today. central KY won’t see enough instability.
Dara on April 11, 2011 at 3:42 pm
What about EKY?
Shawon on April 11, 2011 at 4:12 pm
LMK has told the SPC their watch does not come far enough north:
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 128
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1159 AM EDT MON APR 11 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 128 TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY
ANDERSON KY BOURBON KY BOYLE KY
CLARK KY FAYETTE KY FRANKLIN KY
GARRARD KY HARRISON KY JESSAMINE KY
MADISON KY MERCER KY NICHOLAS KY
SCOTT KY WOODFORD KY
IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
WASHINGTON KY
IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
LINCOLN KY MARION KY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…CARLISLE…CYNTHIANA…DANVILLE…
FRANKFORT…GEORGETOWN…HARRODSBURG…LANCASTER…LAWRENCEBURG…
LEBANON…LEXINGTON…NICHOLASVILLE…PARIS…RICHMOND…
SPRINGFIELD…STANFORD…VERSAILLES AND WINCHESTER.
eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 4:32 pm
SPC says new tornado watch will be issued for eastern kentucky.
Dara on April 11, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Thanks 🙂
WXman on April 11, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Not one single warning or damage report yet. Eastern KY in a new Tornado Watch now, so the threat still exists there. But so far, these storms have been pretty quiet as expected.
patty on April 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Here in Versilles we only got wind and heavy rain, no thunder or lightning here!
blizzardtim on April 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Sunny and 83 VOLATILE degrees in Barbourville. Looks like another stormy afternoon in store for us down here!!!
eyewall on April 11, 2011 at 5:55 pm
From the SPC’s latest meso discussion, it looks like what they are really concerned about is the second line.
Jason on April 11, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Yeah looks like that 1st line gets weaker with each frame.. is it going to die completely out?
RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Geeze… It was in February sometime. I’ll find it, if needed. LOL! I agree to your post except that one. So, wanted to give you a little grief.
RS Louisville on April 11, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I was in Elena too. The day I moved to KY ( Oct 3, 95 ) Opal seemed to be heading to Biloxi as a cat 5. I was in Biloxi during Ivan watching power flashes all night. Parents lost 90% what they owned from Katrina. They live near the Tchoutacabouffa river off Ceder Lake Rd. It is a small world!!
blizzardtim on April 11, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Well its been another beautiful day here in se ky. Sunny and in the 80’s most of the day a gusty band of clouds blew thru about 3pm with slightly cooler air but nothing more than that. Now going on 6pm and its a beautiful spring day! Here in the south. SO FAR. LoL
Leleng in Knox Co. on April 11, 2011 at 10:08 pm
blizzardtim, I’ve been watching that Accuweather radar all day. Talk about crawling eastward. Glad not to be in Paducah – looks like the storm finally moved out of there. However, if/when it does reach us, hopefully I’ll be safe and sound at home (currently in London).
Crystal In Pikeville on April 12, 2011 at 12:12 am
Wxman you look like your so right.It looks like things are going to get ugly again here.I am tired of all this awful hail and winds and losing power, but I am not the one that calls it lol.
Also Wxman could you explain what causes the hail esp over and over Thanks?
Crystal In Pikeville on April 12, 2011 at 12:22 am
Nancy her is a nice article and page about the winters.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2410/
Nancy on April 12, 2011 at 5:30 am
Thanks, Crystal!
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Hi, I agree with every statement that you have made in the post and I really appreciate your effort in gathering up the information. Thanks for it.
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