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2021 [KLMK] LOUISVILLE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 23

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

129 
WFUS53 KLMK 110658
TORLMK
KYC031-061-141-213-227-110745-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0023.211211T0658Z-211211T0745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1258 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  North central Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Butler County in south central Kentucky...
  Warren County in south central Kentucky...
  Western Edmonson County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 145 AM CST.
    
* At 1258 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
  of Russellville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Crestmoor, Plum Springs, Bowling Green and Brownsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3683 8672 3703 8687 3730 8637 3702 8613
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 245DEG 48KT 3696 8683 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DM
975 
WWUS53 KLMK 110718
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC141-213-110727-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN AND NORTH CENTRAL
SIMPSON COUNTIES 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 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654 

$$

KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BUTLER...NORTHERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON
COUNTIES...
        
At 117 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bowling Green, moving northeast at 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis
Junction, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove, Oakland, Roundhill and
Chalybeate.

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.

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 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654 

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

$$

DM
411 
WWUS53 KLMK 110728
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES...
        
At 127 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Brownsville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove,
Oakland, Roundhill, Segal, Chalybeate and Bristow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 245DEG 48KT 3713 8638 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
815 
WWUS53 KLMK 110741
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC031-061-227-110751-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN
AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 145 AM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 800 AM CST for
south central Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0741Z 245DEG 48KT 3720 8619 

$$

DM
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129 
WFUS53 KLMK 110658
TORLMK
KYC031-061-141-213-227-110745-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0023.211211T0658Z-211211T0745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1258 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  North central Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Butler County in south central Kentucky...
  Warren County in south central Kentucky...
  Western Edmonson County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 145 AM CST.
    
* At 1258 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
  of Russellville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Crestmoor, Plum Springs, Bowling Green and Brownsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3683 8672 3703 8687 3730 8637 3702 8613
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 245DEG 48KT 3696 8683 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DM
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975 
WWUS53 KLMK 110718
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC141-213-110727-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN AND NORTH CENTRAL
SIMPSON COUNTIES 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 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654 

$$

KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
118 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BUTLER...NORTHERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON
COUNTIES...
        
At 117 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bowling Green, moving northeast at 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis
Junction, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove, Oakland, Roundhill and
Chalybeate.

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.

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 3710 8668 3730 8637 3702 8613 3690 8657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 245DEG 48KT 3707 8654 

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

$$

DM
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411 
WWUS53 KLMK 110728
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC031-061-227-110745-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
128 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES...
        
At 127 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Brownsville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Smiths Grove,
Oakland, Roundhill, Segal, Chalybeate and Bristow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 245DEG 48KT 3713 8638 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

DM
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815 
WWUS53 KLMK 110741
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC031-061-227-110751-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211211T0745Z/
Butler KY-Warren KY-Edmonson KY-
141 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BUTLER...NORTHEASTERN WARREN
AND WESTERN EDMONSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 145 AM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for south central
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 800 AM CST for
south central Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3719 8648 3730 8637 3702 8613 3695 8642
TIME...MOT...LOC 0741Z 245DEG 48KT 3720 8619 

$$

DM

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