Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY
375 NOUS43 KJKL 081605 PNSJKL Public Information Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 1205 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/07/2024 WIND EVENT... .Powell County Microburst Wind Damage... Estimated peak wind: 80 mph Path length : 300 yards Path width /Maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Survey Summary: The National Weather Service surveyed damage at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Several trees were felled to the west and west-northwest across a wide swath. The winds came down over a ridge top and pushed westward into the valley around Hoedown Island hitting a playground and outbuilding. Farther west, a tree also fell on a cabin, at a higher elevation. Speaking with guests at the park, they said the winds lasted 3-4 minutes, which, along with the uniform direction of damage, is more indicative of a downburst. Thanks to the Powell County Emergency Management for escorting us around the damage area. NOTE: The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ RJS