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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Louisville, KY
948 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 /848 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024/

...NWS Damage Survey for 09/24/24 Straight Line Wind Event...

.Near Upton Kentucky...

Rating:                 TSTM/Wind
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.62 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/24/2024
Start Time:             12:33 PM EDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Lone Star / Hart County / KY
Start Lat/Lon:          37.4441 / -85.9612

End Date:               09/24/2024
End Time:               12:35 PM EDT
End Location:           2 WSW Upton / Hardin County / KY
End Lat/Lon:            37.4592 / -85.9386

Survey Summary:

The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a damage
survey about 3 miles to the west of Upton, KY for the storms on
Tuesday September 24th 2024.  Damage was first observed along the
corner of Brackett Cemetery Road and Lone Star Road (Route 1391)
where several properties had tree damage.  Several trees had
isolated large branches damaged that had evidence of weak or diseased
spots, while other nearby healthy trees had no observable damage.
Large branch damage that fell across Brackett Cemetery Road was mainly
in the northeast direction, consistent with straight line wind damage.
Some other branches were in the east southeast direction with a minor
divergence from the wind pattern, also consistent with straight line
wind damage with a top wind speed of 80 mph.  While some tree branches
appeared to have twisting, upon a closer look the fail point was likely
caused by a weak spot in the limbs and then the straight line wind pushed
the branches in the northeast direction. A nearby homeowner mentioned in an
interview that leaves were swirling above his property, which
were likely caught up and lofted by the initial gust front from a
nearby wooded tree line.

The damage survey continued to the east at Millerstown Loop
(alongside route 224) where isolated large branches were observed.
One residence had damage to trees and a pop up tent trailer.  An
interview with the homeowner revealed the camper was in poor condition
before the storm and the damage observed was mostly a debris pile from
the camper that was moved by the storm.  Damage at this location was
consistent with 60 mph winds.

The National Weather Service would like to thank Hardin
County Emergency Management, nearby residents for their
additional information, and Upton Fire and Rescue for their
assistance with the damage survey.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

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