Thunderstorm Wind — Russell, Kentucky

2016-07-07 · near Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky

Event narrative

Local law enforcement reported trees down on Green Acres Road.

Wider weather episode

A stalled frontal boundary across central Kentucky combined with very warm temperatures and high moisture resulted in several rounds of organized strong to severe storms across central Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours July 5-7. In addition to widespread wind damage, downed trees and power lines, the repeated episodes of heavy rain resulted in flash flooding as well as river flooding across southern Kentucky.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 642164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.