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2023 [KLMK] LOUISVILLE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 38

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Storm Based Warning History

603 
WFUS53 KLMK 092017
TORLMK
KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0038.231209T2017Z-231209T2115Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Northern Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 315 PM CST.
    
* At 216 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles
  northeast of Guthrie, 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.
  Bowling Green around 300 PM CST.
  Memphis Junction around 305 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hillsdale, Dennis, Rockfield, Rich Pond, Auburn, South Union,
Woodburn, Matlock, Alvaton and Browning.

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 3669 8683 3686 8690 3704 8644 3683 8632
      3683 8633
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 247DEG 36KT 3671 8706 

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

$$

DM
273 
WWUS53 KLMK 092034
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-Warren KY-
234 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...
        
At 234 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 mile southeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Russellville, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Auburn,
Woodburn, Dennis, Rockfield, Rich Pond and South Union.

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 3686 8634 3673 8685 3686 8690 3704 8644
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 244DEG 37KT 3680 8684 

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

$$

DM
209 
WWUS53 KLMK 092042
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-Warren KY-
242 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL LOGAN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...
    
At 242 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Russellville, moving northeast at 40 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...
Bowling Green, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Auburn, Woodburn, Dennis,
Rockfield, Rich Pond, South Union and Matlock.

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 3677 8678 3688 8683 3693 8673 3704 8644
      3686 8634 3682 8649
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 247DEG 36KT 3683 8674 

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

$$

DM
653 
WWUS53 KLMK 092100
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-092109-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOGAN AND NORTHWESTERN
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 700 PM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3683 8658 3693 8664 3704 8644 3686 8634
      3685 8637 3683 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 36KT 3690 8654 

$$

KYC227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Warren KY-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTY...
    
At 259 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles west of Rich Pond, moving northeast at 40 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...
Bowling Green, Memphis Junction, Crestmoor, Woodburn, Alvaton, Blue
Level, Rockfield, Rich Pond, Petros and Browning.

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 3683 8658 3693 8664 3704 8644 3686 8634
      3685 8637 3683 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 36KT 3690 8654 

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

$$

DM
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603 
WFUS53 KLMK 092017
TORLMK
KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0038.231209T2017Z-231209T2115Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky...
  Northern Simpson County in south central Kentucky...
  Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 315 PM CST.
    
* At 216 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles
  northeast of Guthrie, 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.
  Bowling Green around 300 PM CST.
  Memphis Junction around 305 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hillsdale, Dennis, Rockfield, Rich Pond, Auburn, South Union,
Woodburn, Matlock, Alvaton and Browning.

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 3669 8683 3686 8690 3704 8644 3683 8632
      3683 8633
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 247DEG 36KT 3671 8706 

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

$$

DM
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273 
WWUS53 KLMK 092034
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-Warren KY-
234 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...
        
At 234 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 mile southeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Russellville, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Auburn,
Woodburn, Dennis, Rockfield, Rich Pond and South Union.

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 3686 8634 3673 8685 3686 8690 3704 8644
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 244DEG 37KT 3680 8684 

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

$$

DM
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209 
WWUS53 KLMK 092042
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-Warren KY-
242 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL LOGAN...NORTHWESTERN SIMPSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN
COUNTIES...
    
At 242 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Russellville, moving northeast at 40 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...
Bowling Green, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Auburn, Woodburn, Dennis,
Rockfield, Rich Pond, South Union and Matlock.

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 3677 8678 3688 8683 3693 8673 3704 8644
      3686 8634 3682 8649
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 247DEG 36KT 3683 8674 

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

$$

DM
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653 
WWUS53 KLMK 092100
SVSLMK

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

KYC141-213-092109-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Logan KY-Simpson KY-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOGAN AND NORTHWESTERN
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 700 PM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3683 8658 3693 8664 3704 8644 3686 8634
      3685 8637 3683 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 36KT 3690 8654 

$$

KYC227-092115-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-231209T2115Z/
Warren KY-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTY...
    
At 259 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles west of Rich Pond, moving northeast at 40 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...
Bowling Green, Memphis Junction, Crestmoor, Woodburn, Alvaton, Blue
Level, Rockfield, Rich Pond, Petros and Browning.

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 3683 8658 3693 8664 3704 8644 3686 8634
      3685 8637 3683 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 36KT 3690 8654 

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

$$

DM

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