Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Indiana

2019-03-14 · near New Frankfort, Scott, Indiana

Event narrative

A tree was reported down at Hardy Lake in Scott County, Indiana.

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 802663. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.