Morning convection early on the 5th of July produced an outflow boundary that served as a focus for later, afternoon development of strong storms across the Kentucky Bluegrass and Lake Cumberland Regions. These storms developed within an extremely unstable airmass along the eastern periphery of a dome of hot air centered over the upper midwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 12:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOT VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down near the intersection of L and E Junction and Ecton Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:06:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADES MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were downed on Stoner Road just east of Winchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local emergency management reported trees down along State Highway 619 near Russell Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Madison County Road Department reported many trees downed along Battle Memorial Highway near Berea.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down along State Highway 1770.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIDDS STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Casey County emergency management reported a tree down on State Highway 906.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:41:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JABEZ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that multiple trees were downed along Highway 156 near Jabez.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Adair County dispatch reported trees down in and around Christine.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 14:59:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were downed along State Highway 379 just south of Russell Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:13:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree was downed in Dunnville. Another tree was toppled just east of Dunnville on Kentucky 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:16:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Casey County road crew had to remove a tree that fell across the road in the town of Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:18:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOSEMITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Casey County emergency dispatch reported multiple trees downed along highways 70, 1649, and 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:18:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREEDING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed near Breeding according to local dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-12 12:33:00 to 05-JUL-12 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Local emergency management reported that many trees were downed across an area just east of Winchester bounded by Hedges Station, Thomson Station, and Miller Hunt Roads.