1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Paducah radar (KPAH), 75 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:44 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Numerous tree limbs and a few large trees were blown down. One large tree fell on a house. Streets and roads were blocked by fallen trees, mainly in the southern and eastern portions of the city. Several thousand utility customers were without power for 24 hours or more.
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