Thunderstorm Wind — Hart, Kentucky

2007-10-18 · near Horse Cave, Hart, Kentucky

Event narrative

A large section of roof was blown off the Dart Plant building on U.S Highway 31W. Several tobacco barns and warehouses, and other industrial buildings suffered structural damage on east Main Street.

Wider weather episode

A cold front with strong upper level support collided with a very moist air mass over the lower Ohio Valley. The result was a widespread outbreak of severe thunderstorms, and six confirmed tornadoes. The storms produced property damage, downed trees and power lines, and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 57913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.