The atmosphere was primed for strong to severe thunderstorm activity on August 5th. At the surface, a very warm and moist air mass was in place, as evidenced by the 70+ degree dewpoints that were being seen in the surface obs and the -4 to -6 lifted indices that were showing up in the SPC forecast maps. A 25-40 kt low level jet and a bullseye of moisture convergent were also present. The storms began firing along a cold front that was approaching from the northwest. The most widespread activity took place during the afternoon hours. All of the damage reports received that day were of downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:12:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down on Ringo Rd, University Drive, and Hwy 2993.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in and near Monticello, blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on KY Hwy 858.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:29:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down on Hwy 30 and Cornelius Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 10:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Hwy 57 in Dalesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 12:29:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown down near Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public phoned in a report of a 60 mph wind gust near Southwest High School in Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:08:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down on Hwy 3245.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 10:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four trees were blown down from Flemingsburg towards Dalesburg on Hwy 57 and Cherry Grove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on KY Hwy 1258.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:55:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFLEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Aflex.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down in Thornton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 13:55:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down along KY Hwy 194 near Kimper.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIGGS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along KY Hwy 194.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:35:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Busy, Big Willard, and Briar Fork communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOLDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down near the intersection of KY Hwy 779 and Whetstone Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:35:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELDRUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 12:29:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 30 W.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were blown down north northwest of Barbourville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 15:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVARTS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down in Evarts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Hazard and Viper areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOLDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Rockholds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHYLLIS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A man was killed when a tree fell on his car as he was driving past the Grapevine Elementary School on Hwy 194.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees and several large limbs were blown down. Corn was blown flat in a field and shingles were removed from some roofs in the area.