A strong upper level storm system and intense surface low pressure moved from the Southern Plains to the Mississippi Valley during the wee morning hours of Friday, March 3rd. The surface low pressure system rapidly deepened during the day on Friday as it passed just north of the Ohio River and broke long-standing minimum pressure records at multiple locations. At Paducah, which has records dating back to 1937, the sea level pressure bottomed out at 977.7 mb, well below the previous minimum pressure record of 981 mb set in 1960. At Evansville, which has records dating back to 1897, the sea level pressure bottomed out at 976.0 mb, once again well below the 979.7 mb record observed in 1926.
As it approached eastern Kentucky, this system's warm front spread a band of showers northward across the area overnight of the 2nd into the morning of the 3rd. Winds increased across the higher elevations above 2,500 feet and in portions of Middle Tennessee and Central Kentucky toward dawn on Friday. In the system's warm sector, winds were breezy but still relatively tame, generally gusting 25 to 50 mph, strongest on southeastern ridges and near Lake Cumberland. Many locations saw sunshine buoying temperatures to near or above 70 degrees ahead of the system's cold front which approached from the west around midday, but dew points struggled to rise above 60 even in the Lake Cumberland area. Very minimal instability and intense shear proved prohibitive to sustained shower and and thunderstorm organization with the cold front.
While the shallow showers and storms that formed failed to mix down most of the momentum within the storm system's extremely intense wind field, strong cold air advection in the low-levels resulted in an unstable low-level atmosphere behind the cold front. This allowed momentum from the intense winds just a few thousand feet above the ground to mix down and surface leading to a period of strong to damaging wind gusts, most concentrated between 5 PM and 10 PM over eastern Kentucky. Across the ridges and flatter terrain, wind gusts generally peaked between 50 and 70 mph. Winds were weaker in the more sheltered valleys and narrow hollows, peaking at 30 to 50 mph, still sufficient to bring down weaker limbs and trees. During the evening, the NWS Office at the Julian Carroll airport (KJKL) recorded multiple gusts to 58 mph or stronger, with a peak gust of 65 mph. This gust is the strongest measured gust at KJKL since records began in 1981. The strongest gust in the NWS Jackson County Warning area (CWA) recorded on Friday evening was 70 mph at the London Corbin Airport (KLOZ). While these winds were sufficient to cause structural damage, down many trees, cause scattered to widespread power outages, eastern Kentucky was spared from the destructive hurricane force wind gusts that occurred just to the west over portions of Central Kentucky and Bluegrass.
Across the Commonwealth, power outages exceeded a half million customers Friday evening, with tens of thousands of those occurring in eastern Kentucky. Significant power outages occurred in many counties including Menifee, Lee, McCreary, Wayne, Pulaski, Estill, Rockcastle, and Jackson counties. Just north and west of the region, the Lexington metro area was particularly hard hit. Power restoration crews from many nearby states including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas joined local utility companies in what turned into a several day power restoration effort. Many instances of loss of siding and/or roofing material were also observed. More significant structural damage reports were received from Estill and Fleming counties. Just north and west of the region, the Lexington metro area experienced stronger winds and with more widespread structural damage.

High Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Dispatch reported several instances of downed trees across the county from high winds.
These reports include:
At 8:15 PM EST - Trees were reported blown down onto Pricy Creek Road, 1 mile S of the community of Cisco.
At 8:20 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Coon Creek community.
At 8:30 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Royalton area.
At 8:35 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down onto the eastward bound lanes of the Mountain Parkway about 1 mile NNW of Ivyton.

High Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS in London, Kentucky, located at the London-Corbin Airport, reported the highest wind gust in eastern Kentucky, observing 70 mph at 6:21 PM EST. It's no surprise that mutlple damage reports were received throughout the county as well.
These reports include:
At 1:00 PM EST - A trained spotter reported that trees and powerlines were blown down 1 mile SSW of the London-Corbin Airport.
At 6:15 PM EST - A public report was received of a tree that had been blown down near a home in East Bernstadt.
At 7:30 PM EST - The same trained spotter called back to report more pine trees had been blown down, and there was a large area without power 4 miles S of London.

High Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 15:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet station in Wayne Couny, located 4 miles NW of Monticello, reported a peak wind gust of 67 mph at 5:15 PM EST.

High Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

While most of the high wind activity occurred between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM EST, a member of the public from Estill County called in a report earlier in the day (at 12:10 PM EST) of trees downed by wind in the Weedon Community. Later on in the evening several more reports were made of wind damage.
These reports include:
At 6:15 PM EST - A stop sign was blown down in the community of Weedon.
At 6:25 PM EST - The Estill County Emergency Manager reported a roof had been blown off a trailer in the town of Irvine.
At 7:20 PM EST - The Estill County Emergency Manager relayed a report from dispatch concerning two homes with severe roof damage on Poplar Street in Ravenna.

High Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The McCreary County Mesonet station, located 3 miles N of Whitley City, only recorded a peak weak gust of 35 mph, which isn't very concerning. However, a picture on social media from a public source showed a large tree was blown down in the Pine Knot Community at 4:40 PM EST, suggesting higher wind gusts in this location.

High Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Somerset AWOS located at the airport reported the second highest wind gust in eastern Kentucky, with 69 mph at 5:55 PM EST. In addition, the Somerset RAWS station reported 62 mph at 6:01 PM EST, and the Pulaski County Mesonet (located 7 miles NNE of Somerset) recorded 56 mph at 6:35 PM EST. It is no surprise that there were also multple reports of damage across the county as well.
These reports include:
At 4:25 PM EST - Public reported that a pine tree was uprooted and had fallen onto a home, leading to significant damage.
At 4:52 PM EST - Broadcast media shared a report of a power pole that had snapped along KY-1676 near Science Hill.
At 5:37 PM EST - A public mPING report stated that trees were uprooted or snapped with some roof damage around 1 mile SE of the Hogue community.
At 5:49 PM EST - Another public report from 1 mile SE of Hogue stated that there was additional tree damage and roofing materials blown off.
At 6:30 PM EST - A social media post showed picture of at least 10 trees blown down or uprooted on the hillside near a residence in Eubank.
At 7:20 PM EST - Public reported that trees were blown down in the Science Hill area, including along KY-635.

High Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Two observing stations in Bell County, including an AWOS at the Middlesboro Airport and a RAWS station in Yellow Creek, only reported 37 mph and 30 mph gusts, respectively, between 7:15 and 7:26 PM EST. However, between 6:00 PM and 7:05 PM, multiple reports were called in from the public of trees blown down, indicative of higher winds away from these two observing sites.
The reports include:
At 6:00 PM EST - A tree was blown down in the Fonde Mountain area.
At 6:15 PM EST - Trees were blown down near the intersection of Greencamp Road and KY-66 in the comunity of Arjay.
At 7:05 PM EST - A tree was down and blocking the road in the community of Noetown.

High Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Three observing stations in Breathitt County, including the ASOS at the NWS office in Jackson, reported high wind gusts. The NWS Jackson WFO reported a 65 mph gust at 8:40 PM EST. The Jackson RAWS station, located nearby, reported a 58 mph gusts at 8:56 PM EST. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Mesonet station located 14 miles SE of Jackson reported a gust of 54 mph at 7:05 PM EST.
In addition, a handful of wind damage reports were made by several NWS employees, mainly consisting of downed trees along Highway 30 East. These reports include:
At 7:20 PM EST - A tree blown down across Quicksand Road (Hwy 1812) 2 miles SSE of Jackson.
At 7:40 PM EST - Trees blown down onto KY-30, 1 mile SE of the community of Haginsville.
At 7:45 PM EST - A large tree blown down onto KY-30, 1 mile SSW of the community of Stevenson.
At 7:45 PM EST - A large tree blown down onto KY-30 blocking the roadway in the community of Guage.
At 7:45 PM EST - A couple large trees were blown down onto KY-30 in the Rousseau community, one of which was near the former Rousseau Elementary School.
At 8:45 PM EST - A tree was blown down onto KY-30 3 miles NE of the Guage community.
At 8:45 PM EST - A large pine tree was blown down onto KY-30 about 1 mile NNE of Camp Lewis. In addition, some roofing material was removed from a residence just west of the downed tree.
Another large tree was reported down in the Oakwood Estates subdivision in the Wolverwine community sometime during the evening.

High Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Elliott County dispatch reported several instances of trees blown down. These reports include:
At 7:40 PM EST - Trees reported to have been blown down in the community of Isonville.
At 7:45 PM EST - Trees were blown down near the intersection of KY-504 and Elmer Stone Road, 3 miles NE of the community of Farley.

High Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous reports of wind damage were received in Floyd County during this event from multiple different sources. These reports include:
At 8:15 PM EST - The Department of Highway crews responded to downed trees along KY-1428 in the city of Martin, just past the ARH Hospital, near mile marker 1.
At 8:45 PM EST - A NWS Employee reported a few shingles having been blown off a residence, 1 mile E of Dotson.
At 8:45 PM EST - A NWS Employee reported a tree blown down and resting on a utility line, 2 miles ENE of Dotson.
At 8:45 PM EST - The utility company in Floyd County reported that trees were blown down and a power pole was broken on Hollybush Branch Road, 1 mile S of Dock.
At 8:50 PM EST - A public report was made from Allen City on social media, citing that siding was blown off of a residence.
At 10:30 PM EST - The Department of Highways reported that KY-194, at the mouth of Click Rock, was impassable due to power lines and poles down across the road.

High Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 6:45 PM EST, the Kentucky Mesonet site located 2 miles S of Booneville recorded a maximum wind gust of 47 mph. While this isn't High Wind criteria, both Law Enforcement and the Emergency Manager of the county called in additional reports, indicating that wind gusts were higher in these locations.
These reports include:
At 7:30 PM EST - Local Law Enforcement reported a tree blown down onto KY-11 in Booneville.
At 7:35 PM EST - The Owsley County Deputy Emergency Manager (also a previous NWS Employee) reported that a 3-foot diameter pine tree was blown down at a residence along KY-30E. In addition, 3 hardwood trees were down between Booneville and LeRose.

High Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple reports of downed trees and other damage were made across the county by both the 911 Dispatch and public.
These reports include:
At 5:55 PM EST - Dispatch reported that trees had been blown down onto KY-28 near Chavies School Road and the community of Chavies.
At 6:55 PM EST - Dispatch reported that trees had been blown down onto Combs Road about 2 miles NNW of Hazard.
At 7:05 PM EST - Dispatch reported trees had been blown down onto KY-7 both in and near Viper.
At 7:45 PM EST - A public report via mPING indicated tree damage and/or loss of roofing material from wind gusts near the community of Ned.

High Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two observing stations in Clay County, one the RAWS station in Peabody and the other in Manchester, reported gusts of 40 mph and 36 mph, respectively. While this isn't too concerning, the 911 dispatch reported trees down across the county, which would suggest instances of wind gusts upwards to 60 mph.
These reports include:
At 5:10 PM EST -  Dispatch reported trees being blown down in and near Manchester and throughout most of Clay County after 5:00 PM and continuing into the evening.
At 5:15 PM EST - Dispatch reported multiple trees were downed in or near Manchester and throughout Clay County.
At 5:30 PM EST - Dispatch reported trees blown down in the Big Creek community.

High Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two sites in Harlan reported 49 mph gusts - the Harlan Airport at 7:22 PM EST, and the Harlan County Mesonet (24 miles east of Harlan) at 7:35 PM EST. While these are not overly impressive, the 911 dispatch called in multiple reports of trees down across the county, indicative of higher wind gusts at these locations.
These reports include:
At 7:00 PM EST - Trees were reported blown down in the Wallins Creek area.
At 7:00 PM EST - Trees were reported blown down in the Bledsoe community.
At 7:25 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Cranks community along US-421.
At 7:25 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down throughout the evening on most highways in Harlan County, including in the vicinity of the city of Harlan.

High Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

While the Johnson County Mesonet, located 4 miles W of Paintsville, didn't report much in the way of wind gusts (peak 34 mph at 6:55 PM EST), there were a couple different reports across the county of damaging winds and downed trees/powerlines.
These reports include:
At 6:15 PM EST - The utility company reported a tree blown down onto KY-3214, as well as onto powerlines along the roadway.
At 8:35 PM EST - A public report was made of a tree down onto KY-40, blocking the roadway.

High Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Knott County Mesonet Station, located 5 miles north of Hindman, recorded a peak gust of 56 mph at 7:35 PM EST. While this gust is just below High Wind criteria, several reports from across the county suggest that winds gusts could have been slightly higher.
These reports include:
At 7:35 PM EST - The Department of Highways reported that KY-1087 was blocked by multiple downed trees on the roadway in the Talcum community.
At 7:35 PM EST - The Deparment of Highways reported that KY-550 was blocked by a tree that had been blown down and onto the roadway in the community of Emmalena.
At 8:10 PM EST - A public report was received from mPING of at least 1-inch tree limbs broken and/or shingles having been blown off in the community of Cordia.

High Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 18.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread wind damage was reported across Lee County by both the 911 Dispatch and the public.
These reports include:
At 6:45 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Hail Ridge area as well as the Hamilton Ridge area.
At 6:50 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down onto Sturgeon Street in Heidelberg.
At 6:55 PM EST - A couple of trees had been blown down on White Ash Road in Beatyville near the railroad crossing, according to a Twitter post.
At 6:55 PM EST -  Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Spicer Ridge area.
At 7:00 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down onto Little Puncheon Road about 1 N of Maloney.
At 7:00 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down onto Candyland Lane in the community of Stain Helens.
At 7:05 PM EST - A member of the public located about 2 miles E of Mount Olive reported that their new home construction was partially destroyed, and large amounts of plywood were scattered during the wind event.

High Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Dispatch reported several instances of wind damage across the county that led to secondary impacts.
These reports include:
At 7:10 PM EST - In the Hollins Fork community, a tree fell onto a powerline causing the transformer to blow. This in turn caught fire and ignited a brushfire on the surrounding terrain.
At 7:15 PM EST - A tree was blown down onto the roadway and a car ran into it.
At 7:30 PM EST - A tree fell onto a porch of a residence in the community of Mozelle.

High Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet located 4 miles South of Owingsville measured a gust of 61 mph at 7pm EST.

High Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

At 7:15 PM EST, a utility company in Estill County reported two instances of structure damage in the county. The first report was of roofing material having been removed from a barn along KY-170, 1 mile NNE of Flemingsburg. The second was of significant loss of roofing material to a home located near KY-170, 1 mile ENE of the community of Neptune.

High Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Kentucky Meosnet Station in Jackson County (5 miles South of McKee) recorded a peak gust of 45 mph, which isn't overly impressive. However, 911 Dispatch reported mutliple instances of trees down in communities across the county, indicative of higher winds at these locations.
These reports include:
At 6:30 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the communities of Annville and McKee.
At 6:35 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down in the communities of Gray Hawk and Tyner.

High Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Kentucky Mesonet station, located 3 miles E of Barbourville, reported a peak gust of 50 mph. However, a report received at 6:45 PM EST from the Knox County 911 Dispatch would suggest higher wind gusts in other locations, with trees reported to have been blown down both in the community of Barbourville and elsewhere throughout the county.

High Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Letcher County Mesonet, located 2 miles NW of Whitesburg, only reported a peak gust of 39 pmh. However, damage in the community of Hammond would suggest stronger wind gusts. At 9:30 PM the Department of Highways reported that both lanes of KY-805 were blocked between mile marker 4 and 6 due to a tree and phone lines down on the road.

High Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two sites, the AWOS at the Big Sandy Airport and the Big Sandy RAWS, both reported sub-criteria winds, at 52 mph (8:35 PM EST) and 48 mph (8:56 PM EST), respectively. However, multiple trees were blown down across the county according to the Martin County Dispatch, indicating higher winds in these locations.
These reports include:
At 8:45 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down approximately 1 mile WSW of Pilgrim.
At 8:50 PM EST - Trees were reported to have been blown down onto Coldwater Road in the community of Bradbury.
At 9:00 PM EST - Two trees were reported to have been blown down onto the roadway int he community of Tomahawk.

High Wind in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

At 8:50 PM EST a report was made by a NWS Employee from near the Cornwall community. At least two homes had lost shingles, two metal barn roofs had tin sheets partially blown off, and at least one home had several pieces of siding blown off.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Mount Sterling Airport reported a peak gust of 60 mph at 6:15 PM EST. Meanwhile, a nearby public report was made in Mount Sterling concerning a tree that was uprooted at a residence, likely at the same time as this peak wind gust.

High Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 15:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet station located on Dorton Mountain, 13 miles south of Pikeville, recorded a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 3:45 PM EST. In addition to this, a fire department/rescue squad in the county reported a power pole being snapped due to high winds at 8:15 PM EST about 1 mile NE of Conder.

High Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported a medium sized fruit tree having been blown down near the intersection of highways 2026 and 2073 in Stanton at 9:45 PM EST.

High Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A personal weather station measured a 65 mph wind gust at 5:55 PM EST in the community of Wabo. In addition another public report from Brodhead at 6:05 PM EST stated that a large coniferous tree was downed by the winds.

High Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS on Triangle Mountain reported a peak gust of 65 mph at 9:02 PM EST. In addition, the Moreahead Airport reported a 53 mph gust at 7:15 PM EST, and the Rowan County Mesonet located 4 miles NE of Moreahead measured a wind gust of 47 mph at 7:00 PM EST.

High Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several reports of wind damage were received across Whitley County.
These reports include:
At 6:20 PM EST - 911 Dispatch reported trees being uprooted and blown down in the Jellico Creek community.
At 6:30 PM EST - 911 Dispatch reported trees blown down onto KY-511 in northern Whitley County, near the Walden community.
At 6:30 PM EST - 911 Dispatch reported trees blown down in the Canada Town community.

High Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 27.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS site at Koomer Ridge reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 7:09 PM EST. Meanwhile, several other reports of wind damage were made across the county around this same time.
These reports include:
At 7:10 PM EST - The Park Service at the Red River Gorge reported that strong winds pulled down a tree, which landed on and destroyed an iconic suspension bridge that connects the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail across the Red River, along the Menifee and Wolfe County border.
At 7:20 PM EST - A public report stated that a barn located just off Cave Brance Road, and a short distance from KY-1261, was demolished by the strong wind gusts and resulted in the dealth of livestock.
At 7:25 PM EST - Public reported that a power pole was blown down near Dairy Queen in Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 15:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLOWAY CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down along Sandhill Road near Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-23 16:24:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down along Johnson Creek near the community of Elsie.