A cold front and surface low pressure system were slowly progressing eastward across the central Commonwealth during the overnight/early morning hours of Wednesday, September 22nd. With deep southerly flow ahead of this system, a developing upper level low, and a strengthening surface low, this set the stage for creating a moist, warm environment with good lift.  Scattered showers were ongoing throughout the overnight, evolving into more widespread showers and thunderstorms heading into the daytime hours. Best instability was located over the far southeast portion of the state, which was not already worked over by the ongoing rains. As the front began to gain traction when moving into this region, the result was a linear formation within the cluster of showers, with higher rainfall rates and strong winds aloft able to mix down along the line. Because of this feature and the increased velocities, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, all mentioning the threat of at least 60 mph winds. Sure enough, multiple damage reports were received across the southeast portion of the state as it moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 09:25:00 to 22-SEP-21 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down near the community of Polly due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts that moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 09:35:00 to 22-SEP-21 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALVIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Highway Department reported a tree down along KY-1428 in the vicinity of the communities of Emma and Alvin.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 09:14:00 to 22-SEP-21 09:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODLOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down along KY-404 in the vicinity of the David community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 08:42:00 to 22-SEP-21 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Leslie County Dispatch reported telephone lines were down and blocking both lanes of KY-80 near the intersection with Wooton Road in the community of Wooton, just southwest of Hazard.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 07:40:00 to 22-SEP-21 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Knox County Dispatch reported a tree was down across KY-3441 near the GR Hampton Elementary School in southern Barbourville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 08:32:00 to 22-SEP-21 08:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSTACY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Breathitt County Dispatch reported a tree down across KY-1098 near mile marker 12 as strong storms moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 09:06:00 to 22-SEP-21 09:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky State Police reported a tree down across KY-1088 (Lotts Creek Road/Yellow Creek Road), at about the halfway point, east of Hazard.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 22-SEP-21 09:00:00 to 22-SEP-21 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky State Police reported a tree down and partially blocking US-421 near the community of Cawood.