Fords Branch, KY

7:16 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0400)
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Lon: 82.5° W
Lat: 37.5° N
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After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

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Fords Branch Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:16 PM EDT
Elevation
1170 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
65.5 °F
Feels Like 65.5 °F
Wind(mph)
1.1
Sunrise / Set
6:16 AM
8:37 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 64 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 59 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of Rain 70 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Overcast 70 | 48 °F
Overcast
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.91 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3500 ft
Scattered Clouds 6000 ft
Scattered Clouds 9500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
49%
Rainfall
0.04 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KK22 212255Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT035 SCT060 SCT095 28/21 A2991 RMK AO2 T02780208
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
65.5 °F
85,84,86,86,87,86,86,86,85,85,84,84,84
Dew Point
46 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.1 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
20.1 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
6.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch 206 in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening...

Weather Forecast for Fords Branch KY

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Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
90 | 64 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 22
Thunderstorm
82 | 59 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 24
Chance of Rain
70 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Overcast
70 | 48 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
70 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
75 | 57 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 29
Clear
84 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Clear
84 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 64 81 | 67 83 | 66 69 | 64
Wind 0 mph ESE 3 mph SW 2 mph South 1 mph South
Humidity 96% 64% 58% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 60% 50%
Cloud Cover 17% 58% 81% 47%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:16 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.46], Average RMSE [1.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.10], Average RMSE [2.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 81 | 64 79 | 63 67 | 62
Wind 1 mph South 7 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 57% 57% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 39% 44% 71% 87%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:15 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [1.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.03], Average RMSE [2.21] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 60 70 | 60 71 | 60 58 | 55
Wind 5 mph SSW 9 mph SW 9 mph West 7 mph West
Humidity 100% 70% 65% 91%
Chance of Precip. 60% 50% 50% 10%
Cloud Cover 76% 69% 76% 76%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:14 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [1.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [2.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 58 | 41 64 | 36 48 | 36
Wind 9 mph NW 7 mph NNW 10 mph NNW 4 mph North
Humidity 92% 51% 35% 60%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 96% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Chance of Rain Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:14 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.20], Average RMSE [1.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [3.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 31 60 | 33 67 | 41 53 | 40
Wind 2 mph North 5 mph NNE 4 mph NNW 3 mph NNE
Humidity 54% 35% 39% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:13 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.81], Average RMSE [2.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.64], Average RMSE [3.30] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 42 65 | 44 65 | 49 62 | 47
Wind 4 mph ENE 4 mph East 6 mph NNE 4 mph ENE
Humidity 73% 46% 56% 61%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 59% 100% 62%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:13 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.46], Average RMSE [3.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.81], Average RMSE [3.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 51 69 | 56 72 | 61 63 | 56
Wind 3 mph East 3 mph SE 2 mph WNW 3 mph ESE
Humidity 81% 60% 65% 76%
Chance of Precip. 20% 40% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 59% 96%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:12 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.23], Average RMSE [3.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.51], Average RMSE [3.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 56 75 | 66 76 | 65 67 | 62
Wind 2 mph ESE 0 mph West 2 mph SSE 4 mph SE
Humidity 91% 74% 72% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 92% 83% 76% 14%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:12 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.52], Average RMSE [4.71]
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 60 78 | 63 79 | 64 69 | 64
Wind 4 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 6 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 59% 60% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 24% 18% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.62], Average RMSE [3.01]
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 79 | 65 81 | 69 71 | 68
Wind 7 mph SSW 7 mph SW 6 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 80% 60% 64% 91%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 13% 13% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:44 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 79 | 66 81 | 66 71 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 6 mph SW 5 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 95% 62% 61% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 12% 16% 23% 28%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 79 | 65 79 | 67 74 | 66
Wind 6 mph SSW 6 mph SW 5 mph SW 4 mph South
Humidity 85% 59% 67% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 29% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KJKL) 75 °F 56 °F
Record (KJKL) 85 °F (1987) 40 °F (2002)
Yesterday 84 °F 63 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:16 AM EDT 8:37 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:46 AM EDT 9:07 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:09 AM EDT 9:44 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:29 AM EDT 10:24 PM EDT
Moon 4:54 PM EDT 3:38 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 21m
Length of Day
14h 21m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 31
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Jun 8
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Jun 16
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86 °F
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86 °F
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86 °F
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86 °F
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59 °F
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60 °F
Harlan
60 °F
Henderson
60 °F
London-Corbin
62 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 202° (SSW)
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
East Kentucky Broadcasting, Pikeville, KY 65.5 °F - 46 °F 49% SSW  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1170 ft 7:16 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY 72.1 °F 75 °F 61 °F 69% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.23 in / hr 683 ft 7:16 PM EDT Normal
RAWS BIG SANDY KY, Beauty, KY 86 °F 89 °F 67 °F 54% North  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1180 ft 6:09 PM EDT MADIS
Middle Creek Battlefield Area, Prestonsburg, KY 66.7 °F - 63 °F 87% North  at  0.0 mph 0.24 in / hr 728 ft 7:16 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Middle Creek VFD Station 2, Prestonsburg, KY 72.4 °F 72 °F 66 °F 81% NNE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 689 ft 6:59 PM EDT Normal  
Middle Creek, Prestonsburg, KY 68.6 °F - 65 °F 87% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.14 in / hr 686 ft 7:15 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Ramey Flats, Clintwood, VA 78.7 °F 81 °F 68 °F 69% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1795 ft 6:58 PM EDT Normal
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2013

The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
eastern Floyd County in southeast Kentucky...
northeastern Letcher County in southeast Kentucky...
southern Martin County in northeast Kentucky...
Pike County in southeast Kentucky...

* until 745 PM EDT

* at 655 PM EDT... a line of severe thunderstorms was located along a
line extending from Bays Branch to Osborn to Wright... and moving
east at 50 mph.

Hazard... 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

Source... radar indicated.

Impact... expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
           Mobile homes... roofs and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Pikeville... Jenkins... Myra... Coal Run... Endicott... Jonancy...
Virgie... Gaskill... Burdine... Dorton... Adamson... McCombs... Shelby
Gap... Gulnare... Shelbiana... Zebulon... Chloe... Pleasant... Garden
Village and Raccoon.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.


Lat... Lon 3726 8236 3723 8248 3712 8274 3747 8266
      3771 8280 3774 8268 3772 8264 3773 8264
      3781 8237 3777 8231 3774 8232 3768 8229
      3767 8224 3763 8221 3765 8218 3760 8215
      3759 8212 3756 8213 3754 8196
time... Mot... loc 2300z 252deg 42kt 3773 8268 3749 8256
          3716 8263

Hail... 0.75in
wind... 70mph


Ray



647 PM EDT Tue may 21 2013

The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Martin County in northeast Kentucky...
north central Pike County in southeast Kentucky...

* until 730 PM EDT

* at 646 PM EDT... a severe thunderstorm was located near Piso... and
moving north at 20 mph.

Hazard... quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Source... radar indicated.

Impact... hail damage to vehicles and crops is expected. Expect wind
           damage to roofs... siding and trees.

* The severe thunderstorm will be near...
jarad and heenan around 655 PM EDT.
Heisey and conder around 700 PM EDT.
Threeforks and Moree around 705 PM EDT.
Laura and Hatfield station around 710 PM EDT.
McClure and Prince around 715 PM EDT.
Coalpoint and Pilgrim around 720 PM EDT.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail... damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning
is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
kills. Remember... if you can hear thunder... you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.


Lat... Lon 3739 8230 3759 8261 3768 8260 3768 8257
      3770 8260 3796 8251 3795 8249 3792 8248
      3788 8241 3783 8240 3778 8232 3774 8232
      3770 8229 3768 8229 3766 8226
time... Mot... loc 2247z 191deg 19kt 3762 8249

Hail... 1.00in
wind... 60mph


Greif



646 PM EDT Tue may 21 2013

... A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Floyd... east
central Breathitt... western Pike... southeastern Perry... southeastern
Magoffin... northern Letcher and Knott counties until 715 PM EDT...

At 641 PM EDT... a line of severe thunderstorms was located along a
line extending from Gypsy to Bolyn to Van... and moving east at 45
mph.

Hazard... 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

Source... radar indicated.

Impact... expect damage to roofs... siding and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Prestonsburg... Pikeville... Lucastown... Glo... Raven... Democrat...
Wayland... Brainard... Puncheon... Hueysville... Topmost... Sergent...
Mayking... Farraday... Deane... Dry Creek... Winters... Hall... eastern and
demo.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.


Lat... Lon 3720 8255 3714 8267 3709 8311 3739 8315
      3758 8319 3774 8270 3773 8268 3772 8264
      3769 8259 3755 8251 3721 8251
time... Mot... loc 2246z 251deg 37kt 3767 8292 3746 8282
          3717 8281

Hail... 0.75in
wind... 60mph


Richey



Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:11 PM EDT on May 21, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 206 remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT
for the following locations


KY
. Kentucky counties included are

Boyd Carter Elliott
Floyd Greenup Harlan
Johnson Knott Lawrence
Letcher Magoffin Martin
Morgan Pike Rowan




Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013

... An area of strong thunderstorms to affect the following counties
through 745 PM EDT Tuesday evening...

   Johnson...
   Martin...
   Pike and
   Floyd.

At 644 PM EDT... an area of showers and strong thunderstorms was
located near Corn Fork Hollow... or near Prestonsburg... moving
northeast at 25 mph.

Locations affected include... but are not limited to... odds around 650
PM EDT... Meally around 655 PM EDT... pleasant around 700 PM
EDT... Moree around 705 PM EDT... and Prince around 710 PM EDT.

Residents should expect heavy rain... with rainfall rates of up to one
inch per hour... gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph... frequent lightning and
small hail in these areas.

Dangerous cloud to ground lightning is associated with these
thunderstorms. Take shelter immediately. Remember... if you can hear
thunder then lightning is close enough to be a hazard.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT
Tuesday evening for eastern Kentucky.


Greif



644 PM EDT Tue may 21 2013

... An area of strong thunderstorms to affect the following counties
through 745 PM EDT Tuesday evening...

   Johnson...
   Martin...
   Pike and
   Floyd.

At 644 PM EDT... an area of showers and strong thunderstorms was
located near Corn Fork Hollow... or near Prestonsburg... moving
northeast at 25 mph.

Locations affected include... but are not limited to... odds around 650
PM EDT... Meally around 655 PM EDT... pleasant around 700 PM
EDT... Moree around 705 PM EDT... and Prince around 710 PM EDT.

Residents should expect heavy rain... with rainfall rates of up to one
inch per hour... gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph... frequent lightning and
small hail in these areas.

Dangerous cloud to ground lightning is associated with these
thunderstorms. Take shelter immediately. Remember... if you can hear
thunder then lightning is close enough to be a hazard.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT
Tuesday evening for eastern Kentucky.


Greif




Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/21/2013 0620 PM

Pikeville, Pike County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.






05/21/2013 0620 PM

Pikeville, Pike County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.




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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:39 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
* straight line winds are responsible for most thunderstorm wind
damage. Winds can exceed 100 mph over a small area of rapidly
descending air beneath a thunderstorm. This phenomena is called a
downburst and can create tornado like damage.

* Large hail causes more than 1 billion dollars in damage to
property and crops each year.

* A large hailstone can fall at speeds that exceed 100 mph and can
break windows... Dent automobiles... and destroy agriculture crops.
Hail producing storms often have a bluish green tint. If you witness
this... take shelter immediately.

As a reminder:

* a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable
for severe thunderstorms to develop near or close to the watch area.
Remain alert for approaching storms. Listen to NOAA all hazards
weather radio or your local media for updates.

* A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means that one inch diameter
hail... or larger... and or 58 mile per hour winds are imminent. Take
immediate action if you are in the path of the storm.

* While the National Weather Service does not issue severe
thunderstorm warnings for lightning... remember that every
thunderstorm produces lightning. Lightning causes an average of 80
fatalities and 300 injuries each year across the United States. You
should seek shelter if you hear thunder.

* Keep in mind if you are close enough to hear thunder... you are
close enough to the storm to be struck. Stay indoors for 30 minutes
after hearing the last clap of thunder.

* It does not have to be raining for you to be threatened by
lightning. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain... and may
occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.

* Rubber soled shoes and rubber tires provide no protection from
lightning. The steel frame of a hard topped vehicle provides
increased protection if you are not touching the metal. Your are
much safer inside the vehicle that outside.

* Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are imminent. This is
your best way to avoid being caught in a dangerous situation.

* Move to a sturdy building or car. Do not take shelter in small
sheds... under isolated trees... or in convertible automobiles. Stay
away from tall objects such as towers... fences... telephone
poles... and power lines.

* Utility lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity. Unplug
appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Avoid
using the telephone or any electrical appliances until the storm has
passed. Use phones only in an emergency.

* Do not take a Bath or shower during a thunderstorm.

* If you are caught outdoors... never stand under a Lone Tree in a
field. If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on
end... quickly squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet.
Place your hands over your ears and your head between your knees.
Make yourself the smallest target possible and minimize your contact
with the ground. Do not lay flat on the ground.


















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