Thunderstorm Wind — Jackson, Kentucky

2021-06-13 · near Sandgap, Jackson, Kentucky

Event narrative

A report was received of a tree blown down on north Route 421 near the community of Sandgap in Jackson County.

Wider weather episode

A cold front was pushing across eastern KY during the afternoon and evening hours on June 13th. Ahead of this front, a warm and moist airmass provided the perfect environment for thunderstorms to develop. These thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts and small hail, with numerous reports of trees being blown down as they rolled through.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954578. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.