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Thunderstorm Wind in Carter County, Kentucky

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · Carter County, Kentucky

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$2K
Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Nearly 150 homes in the area were without power due to tree and power line damage nearby.

The wider storm

In the midst of hot and humid weather, eastern Kentucky experienced several days of strong thunderstorms from May 13th through the 16th. As daytime heating got underway during the late morning hours, shower and thunderstorm development thrived in this unstable environment, with some storms growing strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts. This resulted in downed trees and power lines in the area, causing local power outages for many residents in eastern Kentucky. The weather pattern finally changed on the evening of May 16th after a cold front swept through the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians.

Began near Grant (38.3100, -82.8300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1259567. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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