During the late morning and afternoon hours on May 7th, an occasionally broken line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms moved from north to south across central Kentucky. These storms were not associated with any low-level front; however, they were the continuation of convection which fired during the late evening hours on May 6th over northern Illinois and had moved south-southeastward along with a mid-level shortwave disturbance transiting along the top edge of larger scale ridging. Ahead of the line of storms, a moderately unstable environment existed. Initially, around 500 J/kg MLCAPE was present as storms approached the Interstate 64 corridor; this increased to between 1000-2000 J/kg later in the day across south central Kentucky as the atmosphere had more time to destabilize. Wind shear was modest at best, but was sufficient to keep storms going across the region. Most portions of the line of storms were sub-severe, but a few isolated areas of severe winds, hail, and one tornado occurred as the line moved through central Kentucky.

Hail in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:46:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Lawrenceburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:03:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Barret Avenue in Louisville, causing temporary obstruction of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:09:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in Buckner.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:13:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were brought down by strong winds near the intersection of Hikes Lane and Old Shepherdsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:14:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Rodgers Road near Calvary Holiness Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 09:10:00 to 07-MAY-23 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LEX)BLU GRS FLD LEX
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KLEX measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 12:24:00 to 07-MAY-23 12:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALO
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down by strong winds along Morgantown Road outside of Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 09:28:00 to 07-MAY-23 09:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down by strong winds along Gay Evans Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 15:46:00 to 07-MAY-23 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LICKSKILLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by strong winds along Lickskillett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 15:43:00 to 07-MAY-23 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Paul Hines Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 16:19:00 to 07-MAY-23 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power lines were blown down by strong winds in and around Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 12:14:00 to 07-MAY-23 12:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by strong winds on Highland Lick Road near Gordonsville Road.

Tornado in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 08:25:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOYES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A Valero gas station sign was pushed to the east and towards Highway 55 (Taylorsville Road), with some of the sign damage thrown across Highway 55 onto Pearce Industrial Road. The next damage was at the Black and Decker plant off of Harry Long Road. There was significant roofing damage across several portions of the roof to be lifted and thrown 30-40 yards. All of the debris from the roof was pushed to the east-southeast.
There were 3 business and home videos that all faced toward the Black and Decker warehouse, where you can definitely see a narrow funnel in contact with the ground. This was key to this tornado rating as drone photography showed almost no damage between the Valero Gas Station and B & D roof structure. There was not a single tree
snapped or twisted and a large cell tower right in its path had no damage. Based on the videos and the damage to the B & D roofing structure, the survey team came up with a EF0 75 mph rating, with a width of 30 yards.
The survey team drove across several intersecting roads within a two mile radius along old Finchville Road over to Zaring Mill Road and found no other damage.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-23 07:58:00 to 07-MAY-23 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE GARDENS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down at the Sporting Club at the Farm in Floyd County, Indiana before it traveled a short distance and cross the river into Kentucky. The tornado entered Kentucky in the Lake Dreamland area of West Louisville in western Jefferson County. Significant tree damage was observed along River Front Drive and continued along Kale Dreamland Road where several hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, along with many large branches down.
The tornado continued along Kramers Lane toward Van Winkle Drive, where damage appeared to be sparser with large branches down in some isolated areas. Very isolated areas of large branches down continued through the Heatherfield and St. Dennis neighborhoods (and across I-264 Watterson Expressway) and toward the Louisville
Memorial Gardens. Along Lynn Lea Road, the tornado regained strength and continued through homes along Kendall Lane west of 31W Dixie Highway. Trees were snapped heading on the east side of Hunters Trace neighborhood. Significant tree damage was observed along Malcolm Road just north of Gagel Avenue. Several hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped with damage consistent with 94 mph winds in this location. No visible damage was observed to the southeast beyond Gagel Avenue where the tornado ended.