A strong cold front moved through the region during the day on October 26.  During the early morning hours a low level jet of 60 to 70 knots formed.  A squall line developed ahead of the front with produced widespread damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph.  Additionally a few tornadoes formed along this squall line as it moved across central Kentucky.  Tree damage, damage to buildings, and power lines down were all reported with this squall line.  Ahead of this squall line the tight pressure gradient led to winds gusting up to 50 mph preceding the thunderstorm activity.

Tornado in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:35:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado from 2.2 miles SW of Milton to 1.1 miles SW of Milton.  The path length was 1.1 miles with a maximum path width of 20 yards.  Maximum sustained winds were 70 mph.  In addition to tree and fence damage, a front porch roof was destroyed on one home, along with other roof and garage damage.

Tornado in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:08:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VICTOR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Warren county.  The tornado touched down 3.2 miles southeast of Bowling Green at 11:08 am CDT and lifted 4.5 miles east-southeast of Bowling Green at 11:11 am CDT.  Peak winds were around 90 mph with a path width of 60 yards.  A tree was uprooted at the beginning of the path with a home damaged along Cemetery Rd.  The tornado intensified as it progressed northeast, with a barn destroyed near the end of its track.

Tornado in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:51:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WASHINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey team found EF-0 tornado damage along Bogard Ln. just south of Hwy. 44 between Shepherdsville and Mt. Washington.  The path length was 150 yards with a maximum width of 75 yards.  A well constructed concrete workshop building was heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:08:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Long John Silver sign was blown on top of cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees and power lines were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported estimated winds of 60 mph as well as a roll cloud.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 09:51:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large barn roof was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:01:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODNIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on Hutcherson Rd. at US 31 E.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 08:58:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at 1471 Decker School Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 08:40:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a house in Brownsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:19:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDENBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down along Bud Wilson Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 09:09:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at 100 Horntown Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 09:30:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Fordsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:30:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down on a band tower at the high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:47:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A truck was blown over at I-264 and Newburg Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:02:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: TING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Estimated winds of 75 were reported at Markwell Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:51:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large sign and power lines were blown down at Bardstown Rd. and Goldsmith Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:22:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at mile 24 on I-65.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: O BANNON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported estimated winds of 75 mph at I-265 and Old Henry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 12:10:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported trees blown down in Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLETOWN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a measured gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:51:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi was flipped over on I-65 at exit 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 6th St. and College St.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 12:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 12:02:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Woodford county road dept. had to remove trees from roadways stretching from just northwest of Versailles to Midway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:43:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Anderson county highway dept. had to remove trees from Waddy Rd. and Timber Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:24:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Nelson county highway dept. reported trees down around Bloomfield on Highways 162 and 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 12:07:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAP IN KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down at Bullitt county high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:40:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH TOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARREN RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down.

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 10:34:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIVELY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was reported at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Heaton.

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 08:46:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 09:33:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down in River Bend Landing.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 11:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 26-OCT-10 08:34:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEANEFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were uprooted near Deanefield.