Thunderstorm Wind — Perry, Indiana

2019-03-14 · near Perry Co Arpt, Perry, Indiana

Event narrative

Multiple trees were reported down across the county, including in Tell City and Bristow.

Wider weather episode

An upper low over the northern Plains moved northeast toward the Great Lakes throughout the day, with an associated surface cold front draping south from the system. Ahead of the front a strong low level jet caused southern Indiana and central Kentucky to be placed under a Wind Advisory earlier in the day. As the front approached from the west, severe weather become more of an issue. Widespread wind damage was reported across southern Indiana, including a tornado that touched down in Washington County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 802658. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.