February 5-6, 2008, Garrard County

Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Straight-Line Wind Damage

Wind damage in northern Garrard County was the result of 90mph straight-line winds. Three locations had most of the damage: High Bridge Road near the junction of Bowman's Bottoms Road, along Bowman's Bottoms Road, and near the end of Polly's Bend Road. Barns and outbuildings were destroyed, several homes were damaged, and trees and fences were blown down.

Damage Photos:

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