Severe storms, high winds knock down barns, topple trees throughout Kentucky
Severe thunderstorms ripped through Kentucky Wednesday night into Thursday morning, leaving damaged homes and fallen trees around the state.
Meteorologist Chris Bailey expected the storms, and said on Kentucky Weather that large hail, damaging winds and even tornadoes were possible. Bailey also said on Twitter that winds likely approached 60 to 65 mph as storms approached.
Bailey said the storms brought back colder temperatures in the 50s, and the cooler weather could continue for the next few weeks.
The high winds left behind a lot of damage around the state. Photos from Grant County showed collapsed trees and houses ripped open.
The Maysville area was also damaged, according to photos, as trees hit houses and a motorsports arena collapsed.
Trees were also blown over in Taylor Mill, according to photos from the area.
The same was true in Sardis, as one post showed a tree that had fallen onto a car.
The heavy winds wiped out a barn in Mason County, according to a post from a resident in the area.
There were few reports of damage in Lexington, although some said they experienced power outages. Others captured lightning strikes in the city.
This story was originally published April 9, 2020 at 8:20 AM.