Thunderstorm Wind — Webster, Kentucky

2025-05-30 · near Wheatcroft, Webster, Kentucky

Event narrative

KYTC reported trees were downed on KY-493 and KY-132 in Webster County. Time estimated from radar and location approximate.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure tracked northeastward through the night on the 29th into the 30th, bringing a broad area of moderate rain. More robust activity developed over Webster County resulting in trees blown down in several parts of the county. MLCAPE was around 250J/kg while shear was near 30kts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1271418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.