Widespread showers moved across eastern Kentucky during this morning and early afternoon ahead of a cold front. Isolated heavy rain showers caused localized flooding and gusty winds in Harlan and Prestonsburg, respectively.
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The episode as NWS JKL wrote it up.
Widespread showers moved across eastern Kentucky during this morning and early afternoon ahead of a cold front. Isolated heavy rain showers caused localized flooding and gusty winds in Harlan and Prestonsburg, respectively.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 strong wind, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained spotter observed minor damage as gusty winds blew down a few road construction signs on U.S. Highway 23 between Prestonsburg and Allen.
Local media reported localized urban flooding in Harlan as 2 to 2.5 inches of rain fell.
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