A line of showers and thunderstorms redeveloped across the lower Ohio Valley along and ahead of a slowly southward sagging cool front this afternoon and evening. These entered portions of the Bluegrass region, particularly Montgomery County, by early evening. Segments of this line of storms continued to maintain severe intensity until near sundown when they lost their strength and associated downdraft winds diminished significantly. Tree and powerline damage led to nearly 1,000 power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 17:10:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.40K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch and the public reported multiple trees, large limbs, and utility lines downed in and around Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 17:19:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER SPENCER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee observed the top of a 10 inch diameter cherry tree snap off north of Jeffersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:15:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree downed on Mine Fork Road northeast of Salyersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 17:52:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree downed on Irvine Road near the intersection with Snow Creek Road west of Clay City. A vehicle struck this tree, but no injuries were sustained.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:14:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported that powerlines were blown down at a residence in Pine Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:17:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.30K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported that three trees were blown down onto U.S. Highway 460 near Cottle.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:55:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ODDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a tree downed on Millers Creek Road near Odds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:55:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree blown down onto powerlines in Paintsville, subsequently knocking all traffic lights out in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 19:05:00 to 03-MAY-20 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed a tree blown onto a powerline, subsequently knocking it onto Kentucky Highway 587 just east of Bradshaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-20 18:58:00 to 03-MAY-20 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENOWEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed a downed tree on Kentucky Highway 541 just north of the intersection with Kentucky Highway 52 near Chenowee.