Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. 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