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2023 [KLMK] LOUISVILLE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 37

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Storm Based Warning History

529 
WFUS53 KLMK 091951
TORLMK
KYC141-092045-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0037.231209T1951Z-231209T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
151 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Logan County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 245 PM CST.
    
* At 151 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Clarksville, moving east at 40 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.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adairville, Cave Springs, Gordonsville, Danby, Keysburg, Dot,
Oakville, Whippoorwill, Old Volney and Lickskillet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3674 8706 3676 8705 3679 8706 3684 8706
      3694 8680 3666 8682 3665 8682 3664 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 247DEG 35KT 3662 8735 

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

$$

DM
507 
WWUS53 KLMK 092008
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
208 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
208 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 208 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Guthrie, moving northeast at 40 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adairville, Cave Springs, Dot, Oakville, Old Volney, Lickskillet,
Schley and Olmstead.

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 3679 8706 3690 8680 3667 8682 3665 8706
      3674 8706 3676 8705 3678 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 247DEG 35KT 3668 8716 

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

$$

DM
180 
WWUS53 KLMK 092020
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
220 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
220 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 219 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 1 mile east of Allensville moving northeast at 40 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Oakville, Cave Springs, Old Volney, Lickskillet and Olmstead.

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 3679 8706 3689 8680 3671 8682 3667 8706
      3674 8706 3676 8705 3678 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 247DEG 35KT 3672 8703 

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

$$

DM
464 
WWUS53 KLMK 092030
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
230 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
230 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 230 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 2 mile south of Russellville, moving northeast at 45 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 235 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Oakville.

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 3674 8690 3680 8693 3688 8684 3689 8680
      3675 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 243DEG 37KT 3679 8689 

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

$$

DM
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529 
WFUS53 KLMK 091951
TORLMK
KYC141-092045-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0037.231209T1951Z-231209T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
151 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Logan County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 245 PM CST.
    
* At 151 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Clarksville, moving east at 40 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.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adairville, Cave Springs, Gordonsville, Danby, Keysburg, Dot,
Oakville, Whippoorwill, Old Volney and Lickskillet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3674 8706 3676 8705 3679 8706 3684 8706
      3694 8680 3666 8682 3665 8682 3664 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 247DEG 35KT 3662 8735 

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

$$

DM
Permalink to 202312092008-KLMK-WWUS53-SVSLMK
507 
WWUS53 KLMK 092008
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
208 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
208 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 208 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Guthrie, moving northeast at 40 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adairville, Cave Springs, Dot, Oakville, Old Volney, Lickskillet,
Schley and Olmstead.

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 3679 8706 3690 8680 3667 8682 3665 8706
      3674 8706 3676 8705 3678 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 247DEG 35KT 3668 8716 

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

$$

DM
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180 
WWUS53 KLMK 092020
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
220 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
220 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 219 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 1 mile east of Allensville moving northeast at 40 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 230 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Oakville, Cave Springs, Old Volney, Lickskillet and Olmstead.

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 3679 8706 3689 8680 3671 8682 3667 8706
      3674 8706 3676 8705 3678 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 247DEG 35KT 3672 8703 

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

$$

DM
Permalink to 202312092030-KLMK-WWUS53-SVSLMK
464 
WWUS53 KLMK 092030
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
230 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC141-092045-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-231209T2045Z/
Logan KY-
230 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LOGAN COUNTY...
        
At 230 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 2 mile south of Russellville, moving northeast at 45 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Russellville around 235 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Oakville.

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 3674 8690 3680 8693 3688 8684 3689 8680
      3675 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 243DEG 37KT 3679 8689 

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

$$

DM

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