Thunderstorm Wind — Leslie, Kentucky

2022-06-22 · near Brown Chapel, Leslie, Kentucky

Event narrative

Powerlines were down near the Dollar General on Cutshin Rd in Wooton, KY. Numerous power outages were also reported as a result.

Wider weather episode

A surface low situated over the Great Lakes tracked eastward toward New England, with a trailing cold front that pushed eastward towards the Commonwealth. SPC had eastern Kentucky in a marginal category for severe weather throughout the day, with the main threat being wind. A watch was issued for the forecast area in the late afternoon before severe storms associated with the front moved through.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1027891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.