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2021 [KLMK] LOUISVILLE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 20

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Storm Based Warning History

669 
WFUS53 KLMK 110551
TORLMK
KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0020.211211T0551Z-211211T0630Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1251 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Meade County in central Kentucky...
  Northern Hardin County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky...

* Until 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/.
    
* At 1250 AM EST/1150 PM CST/, a confirmed large and extremely 
  dangerous tornado was located 7 miles south of Hardinsburg, moving 
  northeast at 60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southeastern Meade, northern Hardin and southeastern Breckinridge
  Counties, including the following locations... Dyer, Constantine,
  Garfield, Se Ree, Westview, Long View, Buras, Grahamton, Big Spring
  and Vine Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8645 3799 8593 3799 8591 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577 3781 8574
      3761 8637 3759 8648 3760 8647 3761 8648
      3760 8650 3762 8650 3765 8654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0550Z 245DEG 55KT 3769 8642 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DM
272 
WWUS53 KLMK 110602
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
102 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-Breckinridge KY-
102 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE...NORTHERN HARDIN AND SOUTHEASTERN
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES...
    
At 101 AM EST/1201 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of 
producing a tornado was located 13 miles southeast of Hardinsburg, 
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Hardinsburg, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Muldraugh, West Point, Dyer,
Constantine, Garfield, Se Ree and Westview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8645 3799 8593 3799 8591 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577 3781 8574
      3761 8637 3759 8648 3760 8647 3761 8648
      3760 8650 3762 8650 3765 8654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0601Z 245DEG 55KT 3776 8622 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
278 
WWUS53 KLMK 110611
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
111 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-Breckinridge KY-
111 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE...NORTHERN HARDIN AND EAST CENTRAL
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES...
    
At 110 AM EST/1210 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of 
producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Vine Grove, 
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Radcliff, Vine Grove, Muldraugh, Maples Corner, Long View, Vertrees,
High Plains Corner, Grahamton, Big Spring and Four Corners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3767 8617 3774 8624 3783 8626 3799 8591
      3794 8590 3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583
      3789 8582 3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
      3781 8574
TIME...MOT...LOC 0610Z 246DEG 43KT 3778 8613 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
931 
WWUS53 KLMK 110621
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-110630-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Breckinridge KY-
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0620Z 245DEG 55KT 3785 8594 

$$

KYC093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MEADE AND NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...
    
At 120 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 11 miles north of Elizabethtown, moving northeast at 60 
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Radcliff, Vine Grove, Dietz Acres, Fort Knox and Rogersville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0620Z 245DEG 55KT 3785 8594 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
967 
WWUS53 KLMK 110625
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
125 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC093-163-110635-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-
125 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE AND NORTHEASTERN HARDIN
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 130 AM EST...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0625Z 245DEG 55KT 3788 8586 

$$

DM
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669 
WFUS53 KLMK 110551
TORLMK
KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0020.211211T0551Z-211211T0630Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1251 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Meade County in central Kentucky...
  Northern Hardin County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky...

* Until 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/.
    
* At 1250 AM EST/1150 PM CST/, a confirmed large and extremely 
  dangerous tornado was located 7 miles south of Hardinsburg, moving 
  northeast at 60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southeastern Meade, northern Hardin and southeastern Breckinridge
  Counties, including the following locations... Dyer, Constantine,
  Garfield, Se Ree, Westview, Long View, Buras, Grahamton, Big Spring
  and Vine Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8645 3799 8593 3799 8591 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577 3781 8574
      3761 8637 3759 8648 3760 8647 3761 8648
      3760 8650 3762 8650 3765 8654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0550Z 245DEG 55KT 3769 8642 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DM
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272 
WWUS53 KLMK 110602
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
102 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-Breckinridge KY-
102 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE...NORTHERN HARDIN AND SOUTHEASTERN
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES...
    
At 101 AM EST/1201 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of 
producing a tornado was located 13 miles southeast of Hardinsburg, 
moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Hardinsburg, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Muldraugh, West Point, Dyer,
Constantine, Garfield, Se Ree and Westview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8645 3799 8593 3799 8591 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577 3781 8574
      3761 8637 3759 8648 3760 8647 3761 8648
      3760 8650 3762 8650 3765 8654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0601Z 245DEG 55KT 3776 8622 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
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278 
WWUS53 KLMK 110611
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
111 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-Breckinridge KY-
111 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE...NORTHERN HARDIN AND EAST CENTRAL
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES...
    
At 110 AM EST/1210 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of 
producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Vine Grove, 
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Radcliff, Vine Grove, Muldraugh, Maples Corner, Long View, Vertrees,
High Plains Corner, Grahamton, Big Spring and Four Corners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3767 8617 3774 8624 3783 8626 3799 8591
      3794 8590 3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583
      3789 8582 3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
      3781 8574
TIME...MOT...LOC 0610Z 246DEG 43KT 3778 8613 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
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931 
WWUS53 KLMK 110621
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC027-110630-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Breckinridge KY-
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0620Z 245DEG 55KT 3785 8594 

$$

KYC093-163-110630-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-
121 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MEADE AND NORTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...
    
At 120 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 11 miles north of Elizabethtown, moving northeast at 60 
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Radcliff, Vine Grove, Dietz Acres, Fort Knox and Rogersville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0620Z 245DEG 55KT 3785 8594 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
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967 
WWUS53 KLMK 110625
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
125 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC093-163-110635-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211211T0630Z/
Meade KY-Hardin KY-
125 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE AND NORTHEASTERN HARDIN
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 130 AM EST...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EST for central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3778 8600 3780 8604 3786 8606 3794 8590
      3795 8586 3793 8585 3792 8583 3789 8582
      3788 8584 3786 8582 3784 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0625Z 245DEG 55KT 3788 8586 

$$

DM

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