Thunderstorm Wind — Logan, Kentucky

2012-08-16 · near Jerico, Logan, Kentucky

Direct deaths

$15K

Property damage

43 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

The state EOC reported that strong thunderstorm winds toppled a tree onto the porch of a resident in Lewisburg. A man was killed.

Wider weather episode

A lengthy squall line that developed across southern Indiana crossed the Ohio River during the evening hours of August 16th. For the most part, this line was sub-severe. However, a few damaging wind gusts developed across the Louisville metropolitan area. As this line moved south across central Kentucky, it remain slightly elevated, precluding any severe wind gusts. However, this line encountered more unstable air near and south of Bowling Green. Several damaging wind gusts ensued, including one that fatally injured a person in Logan County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 391756. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.