Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Kentucky

2024-08-01 · near Cloverdale, Franklin, Kentucky

Event narrative

Large electrical transmission lines fell down near the intersection of the East West Connector and Limestone Drive in Frankfort.

Wider weather episode

Ahead of a cold front, a small line of convection, just east of Saint Louis, began to grow into a large bowing segment in the warm unstable environment. As the system traveled through central Kentucky, it produced strong damaging winds, resulting in tree and power line damage. Some of these falling trees caused property damage in Jefferson County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.