Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Indiana

2018-05-31 · near Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana

Event narrative

There was a tree down on one of the exit ramps from Interstate 65 to Scottsburg, Indiana.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave moved east out of Missouri towards southern Indiana and

central Kentucky. As this shortwave met the moisture rich and unstable

environment over the Ohio Valley, a line of heavy storms with high

winds and heavy rainfall strengthened and tracked southeast downing numerous trees which caused power outages and property damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 750767. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.