Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Kentucky

2020-07-09 · near Big Eddy, Franklin, Kentucky

Event narrative

A tree blew down near the Old Capitol parking structure of Kentucky 420.

Wider weather episode

With zonal flow over the country and high temperatures in the 90s, multiple weak surface fronts help to produce afternoon and evening storms during diurnal heating. These storms produced strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall that resulted in wind damage and flash flooding across the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 913406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.