A well-organized upper level low moved east from the central Plains into the Mid Missouri Valley during the day. Very strong winds aloft accompanied this system. A streak of very strong mid level winds punched northeast from the Arklatex region into the Lower Ohio Valley during the afternoon. A low level jet from 50 to 60 knots over the Lower Mississippi Valley nosed into the Lower Ohio Valley. At the surface, a low pressure center tracked from north central Arkansas to near St. Louis by late afternoon. Though surface dew points climbed into the lower to mid 60's, extensive cloudcover along and ahead of a warm front limited instability. The instability was generally weak, characterized by cape values below 1000 j/kg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:44:00 to 24-APR-10 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWDERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed branches were breaking off trees.

Heavy Rain in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:25:00 to 24-APR-10 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced standing water along many roadways countywide.

Heavy Rain in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 14:00:00 to 24-APR-10 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBB
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in 14 minutes.

Heavy Rain in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:00:00 to 24-APR-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain and minor road flooding was reported east of Hopkinsville. One inch fell within 15 minutes in the community of Lacey, where some roads were flooded.

Heavy Rain in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:25:00 to 24-APR-10 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWDERLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1.05 inches of rain in 40 minutes. Minor road flooding occurred countywide.

Tornado in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:23:00 to 24-APR-10 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEMBROKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees or tree limbs were blown down. Minor damage occurred to a home, consisting mainly of gutter damage. The tornado track was mostly across fields. The tornado was photographed near the initial touchdown and was also observed less than one mile from Pembroke. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:00:00 to 24-APR-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 62 mph was measured at the Kentucky mesonet site south of Madisonville. A live power line came down across a road in Earlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:25:00 to 24-APR-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRITMART
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Near Britmart, a mobile home was blown off its foundation, and a barn roof was damaged. Near Allegre, a falling tree split a trailer in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:46:00 to 24-APR-10 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The microburst damage extended from along the Kentucky/Tennessee border northeastward to the Todd County border. Many dozens of trees were uprooted or broken. A barn was levelled. Several other barns received moderate to major damage. A few homes suffered minor damage, such as partial loss of shingles and porch damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:52:00 to 24-APR-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH ZION
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The microburst damage extended from along the Christian/Todd county border northeastward across southern Todd County. Many dozens of trees were uprooted or broken, blocking a few roads. A barn was levelled. Several other barns received moderate to major damage. A few homes suffered minor damage, such as partial loss of shingles and porch damage. Near Trenton, a falling tree destroyed a garage and cars inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 14:08:00 to 24-APR-10 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down in the community of Hazel. Numerous large trees were down six miles east-southeast of Murray. Ten to fifteen of the trees were blocking roads. Several power lines were down. Numerous trees were topped in Hamlin.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 14:35:00 to 24-APR-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down, blocking roads. A barn was slightly damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 15:36:00 to 24-APR-10 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILPOT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured wind gust to 62 mph was reported by broadcast media.

Heavy Rain in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-10 12:45:00 to 24-APR-10 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEVIL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nearly one and three-quarters inch of rain fell within one hour. Near the McCracken County line, Kentucky 358 was covered with about an inch of flowing water for about 50 yards.