Thunderstorm Wind — Henry, Kentucky

2019-04-25 · near Smithfield, Henry, Kentucky

Event narrative

A CO-OP observer reported that trees were down, and structural damage was near East Smithfield Road and Giltner Road.

Wider weather episode

On April 23rd, a stationary surface low sat near the Ozarks. Attached to the low was a cold front extending to the northeast. The front advanced southeast through the Ohio Valley before becoming semi-stationary near the Ohio River during the following days. As the front did this, with cooler air to the north and warm moist air to the south, isolated areas of severe hail and wind brought minor damage to parts of central Kentucky.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 818076. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.