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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. 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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