Strong southerly winds developed ahead of a strong cold front moving east across Missouri. Winds at 2,000 feet were averaging near 60 mph. Enough daytime heating occurred to bring down some of this wind in the afternoon. Gusts at the surface ranged from 45 to 55 mph. The strongest reported wind gust was measured at 55 mph on a hilltop next to the interchange of Interstate 24 and the Purchase Parkway.

Strong Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter