Atmospheric River in the West; Strong Winds in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river will continue moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. today into Thursday. Additional impacts are likely into Friday with a cold front. A fast-moving storm system will cross the Northeast U.S. today into Thursday with gusty to high winds and areas of rain and high elevation snow showers. Read More >

Overview

A series of Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCS) tracked across eastern Kentucky on June 21st, 23rd, and 24th, producing damaging wind gusts. The result of these 3 rounds of storms were many power outages and lots of tree damage. The event on the 24th saw many trees landing on residences, causing some damage to buildings. Fortunately, no injuries were reported with all 3 events.

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June 21st:


Tree Damage on Highway 90 near Monticello - Photo courtesy of Collin Bell	Snapped trees on Highway 90 near Monticello - Photo courtesy of Collin Bell	Collapsed Firework Tent in Monticello - Photo courtesy of WYMT	Snapped tree on Highway 90 near Monticello - Photo courtesy of WYMT

June 23rd:


East Bernstadt - Photo courtesy of East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue	East Bernstadt - Photo courtesy of East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue	East Bernstadt - Photo courtesy of East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue	East Bernstadt - Photo courtesy of East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue

June 24th:


Trees downed on Old Buck Road near Turkey - Photo courtesy of Johnny Ray Feltner	A tree and powerlines blown onto a home in Island City - Photo courtesy of WKYT	Tree on a house in Rousseau in Breathitt County - Photo courtesy of WYMT	Downed trees on Wolverine Road near Jackson - Photo courtesy of Johnny Ray Feltner