Thunderstorm Wind in Breathitt County, Kentucky

Thunderstorm Wind March 7, 2026 · Breathitt County, Kentucky

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A retired NWS employee reported wind gusts estimated near 60 mph in the vicinity of the Happy Church.

The wider storm

On March 7th record-setting early March warmth in the upper 70s and low 80s primed eastern Kentucky for isolated severe weather ahead of an advancing cold front. Strong wind shear and sufficient instability supported a convective line that tracked northwest to southeast across the region during the late afternoon and evening. The primary hazard was damaging straight-line winds, which caused localized utility damage and a power outage in the Jackson area. A sharp temperature drop followed the front, ending the anomalous warmth.

Began near Quicksand (37.5337, -83.3639).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328055. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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