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Tracking Storm System Across the Eastern U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Overview

A cluster of storms ahead of a cold front moved through central Kentucky on Halloween evening. These storms caused flooding, strong winds, and an EF-1 tornado south of Rineyville in Hardin County, KY.

Halloween Tornado Climate Fact: The last tornado that touched down on October 31 was an F2 in Casey County, KY in 1934.

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Regional Rainfall 10/31-11/1/2018
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