After a day of record heat, a cluster of strong storms developed over south central Indiana. Although these storms were initially unorganized, they collectively produced a broad gust front that produced wind damage across portions of southeastern Indiana and north central Kentucky, including the Bluegrass Region. Other isolated storms over central Kentucky produced sporadic wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet located 7 miles south of Frankfort measured a 51 mph wind gust. Local emergency management reported several downed trees across the southern portion of Franklin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down across Taylorsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:33:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFT CPTL CITY AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell next adjacent to Farmer's Bank, located just off of U.S. Highway 60 in Frankfort.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:36:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees fell within Lawrenceburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 21:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds brought down at least three trees across the county. One fell across power lines on County Highway 910 near Russell Springs. Two others fell on Blair School Road west of Jamestown and near Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:44:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported trees down and power outages across much of Lexington. The ASOS weather instrument at the Bluegrass Regional Airport just west of town measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 17:43:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were downed near Milton, blocking Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:48:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Versailles.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GABE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees down 5 miles west of Summersville near the intersection of Lower Brush Cane Road and State Highway 323.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency management reported several trees down across northern Hart County. Specifically, one fell across State Highway 566 just west of Eve. Another tree fell in Eve.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 19:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Louisville media reported several trees and power poles downed along 7th Street.  At nearly the same time, the ASOS weather instrument at Standiford Airport measured a 56 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Cloversport reported a tree down across a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Washington County road crew reported trees downed near State Highways 142 and 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKINGSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees down along Columbia Highway near the Green - Adair county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 19:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several trees down along the Eastern Parkway at Preston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 21:35:00 to 01-JUL-12 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell, blocking a road in Bradfordsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 21:06:00 to 01-JUL-12 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LEBANON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency management reported several trees downed just east of Pollard.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 21:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A robust gust front crossed the county. Numerous trees were downed in and around Nicholasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:48:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SULPHER
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 5 miles west of Georgetown measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:42:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNES DEPOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Scott County road crew noted a localized area of downed trees near the intersection of Cane Run and Ironworks roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:11:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONSOLATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency management reported downed power lines blocking Highway 60 at Clay Village.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-12 20:33:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency management reported several trees down near the intersection of Mt. Eden and Bridge Hill Roads.