Frigid Cold in the East; Snow Continues in the Great Lakes

A frigid cold airmass will continue to bring colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Record low temperatures are expected to be tied or broken across the Southeast and Florida. Periods snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes and in portions of interior New England through Tuesday afternoon, with several inches of snowfall accumulation expected. Read More >

Overview

A prolonged period of heavy rain brought widespread flooding to Kentucky during the weekend of February 15th and 16th 2025. Widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2 to 6+ inches occurred, with the highest amounts found from southwest to central portions of the state. There was also a strong bowing line of storms that moved through the southern Kentucky border bringing a tornado to Simpson County.

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Tornadoes

Tornado - Neosheo, KY
SIMPSON COUNTY

Date	2/15/2025
Time (Local)	10:46 - 10:51PM
EF Rating	EF1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	4.33 miles
Max Width	150 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed an EF1 tornado in Simpson County, approximately 6 miles west of Franklin. More...

Track Map

Downloadable KMZ File


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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph