Clusters of thunderstorms moved north across western Kentucky. The storms occurred in a southwesterly flow of moist and moderately unstable air. The storms were enhanced by a 500 mb shortwave extending from the Ozarks to the Lower Mississippi Valley. A few of the storms produced large hail and strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 19:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was on a power line west of U.S. Highway 641. Another tree was blown down across Kentucky 94 west of Murray, causing an accident with injuries. A few other trees were blown across roadways.

Hail in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 18:45:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 19:36:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel-size hail was reported in Almo, Dexter, and the west side of Murray.

Funnel Cloud in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 17:25:00 to 30-MAY-13 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was identified and photographed by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 17:16:00 to 30-MAY-13 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were blown down. A wind gust to 53 mph was measured at the Owensboro airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 18:40:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSAC
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst with winds near 70 mph began near Lone Oak and extended northward to the western edge of Paducah, ending at exit 3 on Interstate 24. The most significant tree damage occurred in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 62, where dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. Other large trees were uprooted between U.S. 60 and U.S. 62 near the western city limits of Paducah. Near the end of the damage path, a billboard was blown down at exit 3 on Interstate 24. Also at exit 3, the canopy of a former gas station was extensively damaged. The damage path width averaged 500 yards, but was up to 1000 yards wide near U.S. 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 19:15:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 18:35:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs and a whole tree were blown down by winds estimated near 60 mph.

Hail in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-13 18:49:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter-size hail occurred on the western edge of Paducah.