Thunderstorm Wind in Simpson County, Kentucky
Thunderstorm Wind May 30, 2015 · Simpson County, Kentucky
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A report was received by the public of a tree down at the Simpson County courthouse during a Relay for Life event. Six people experienced minor injuries and the nearby Kentucky Mesonet site measured a 54 mph wind gust.
The wider storm
An approaching cold front sparked a round of strong to severe thunderstorms across central Kentucky. Storms developed during the late afternoon and early evening hours and produced sporadic severe wind damage.
Began near Franklin (36.7227, -86.5787).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 569057. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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