The combination of maximum daytime heating and a strong low pressure system racing across the lower Great Lakes region brought strong to damaging winds to many areas across central Kentucky. Maximum gusts reported ranged from 50 to 60 mph that resulted in downed trees and power lines along with some structural damage to property.

High Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:35:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported that estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph resulted in roof damage to the shops in Hamburg Village. The Lexington Blue Grass Airport measured a 52 mph wind gust.

High Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:53:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees down due to wind gusts estimated between 55 and 60 mph at Otter Creek Campground.

High Wind in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:57:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Privately owned weather stations measured gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:00:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station 3 miles southwest of Georgetown measured a gust 65 mph.

High Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:20:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station  in Fairfield measured a 62 mph wind gust.

High Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:48:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station 1 mile north of Millville measured a 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:57:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station 4 miles west of Millerstown measured a 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 19:24:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station 2 mile northwest of Smithfield measured a 62 mph wind gust.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:34:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station 1 mile west northwest of Forks of Elkhorn measured a 69 mph wind gust. Another report of damage to metal roofing was reported to a house in west Frankfort.

High Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated between 55 and 60 mph resulted in downed trees and power lines across the county. An Oldham County fire department responded to numerous calls for down wires and trees. Measured gust at the local mesonet site was 55 mph.

High Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 17:55:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph range. These winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 60 to 65 mph range. These high winds resulted in power outages, trees down and minor structural damage.

High Wind in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports estimated wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph, which resulted in some downed power lines, trees and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph range. These winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 65 mph range. These winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and minor structural damage.

High Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby mesonet station in Spencer County recorded a wind gust of 62 mph. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby weather station recorded a 62 mph wind gust. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby mesonet station recorded a 62 mph wind gust. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Privately owned weather stations measured wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts were between 55 and 60 mph. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 mph. This resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations measured gusts between 50 and 60 mph. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gusts were between 50 and 60 mph and this resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby mesonet station in Franklin County measured a 60 mph wind gust. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph range. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-16 18:32:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received all across Jefferson County. Louisville International Airport gusted to 57 mph. The Gene Synder Freeway was closed for approximately 6 hours at Billtown Road due to downed power lines. Several large trees fell in Jefferson Memorial Forest, blocking some roads. Power outages reached several thousand following the event. MetroSafe reported numerous malfunctioning traffic lights.