Thunderstorm Wind — Barren, Kentucky

2023-06-30 · near Bruce, Barren, Kentucky

Event narrative

There was a tree down at the intersection of Siddens Road and Finney Road.

Wider weather episode

Surface high pressure was over the Lower Ohio Valley, but with an upper ridge centered over the CONUS, northwest flow moved several waves of convection through central Kentucky. This resulted in multiple wind damage and hail reports with limited flash flooding reports. A barn fire was also started by a lightning strike.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1119234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.