Thunderstorm Wind — Jackson, Kentucky

2022-05-06 · near Nathanton, Jackson, Kentucky

Event narrative

A tree was blown down on Union Church Road near Bumcomb.

Wider weather episode

A warm front was in place across the state during the morning hours on May 6th, setting the stage for increased moisture and warm air into the region. By the afternoon, a nearby low pressure system began to occlude, furthering the lift and instability across the state. Showers and thunderstorms developed across much of the region throughout the day, becoming strong to severe by mid-day. Flooding and wind damage was reported throughout the afternoon and into the evening. A tornado was also reported and confirmed near General Burnside in Pulaski County during the early afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017706. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.