Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf; Severe Weather in the East on Tuesday

Tropical Storm Bertha could bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast through Wednesday, where a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch is in effect. Numerous severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Tuesday. Read More >

Overview

Two storm complexes, often referred to as mesoscale convective systems, moved through eastern Kentucky during the day. The first tracked through during the early to mid afternoon hours, while the second followed in its wake from mid afternoon through the evening. Strong to severe winds along the leading edge of each complex led to scattered damage throughout eastern Kentucky, mainly consisting of downed trees. Additionally, isolated flash flooding occurred in Jackson and Whitley Counties due to the multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Clover Bottom in particular saw very heavy rainfall as over 3 inches of rain in a short period of time damaged a portion of U.S. Highway 421.

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Shelf cloud in Monticello. Courtesy Dakotah Harper.	Flash flooding in Clover Bottom. Courtesy Mrs. Gabbard.	Storms moving into Prestonsburg. Courtesy Allen Bolling.


Low-hanging scud cloud in Pikeville. Courtesy Julie via WYMT.	Shelf cloud approaching Stanton. Courtesy Dustin Jordan.	Storms in Beattyville. Courtesy Tiffany Jo Osborne.