
Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >
Overview
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On May 26, 2024, multiple rounds of severe weather moved through the region. Round #1 brought extensive tree damage, two confirmed tornadoes, and very heavy rainfall which resulted in river flooding. Round #2 brought even more tree damage and another six tornadoes in central Kentucky.
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Tornadoes:
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Tornado - 3 W Albany, KY
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Tornado - 3 E Albany, KY
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Tornado - Huntsville, KY to Girkin, KY
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Tornado - Flaherty, KY
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Tornado - 3 NE Austin to Etoile, KY
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Tornado - 5 WSW Marrowbone, KY
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Tornado - North Side of Dale Hollow Lake
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Tornado - 2 N Burkesville
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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 |
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Wind:
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Straight Line Winds - North of Leitchfield, KY
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Straight Line Winds - Harrodsburg, Burgin, and northern Garrard County
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Straight Line Winds - Russellville, KY
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Straight Line Winds - Franklin, KY
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Straight Line Winds - W of Midway, KY
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Straight Line Winds - S of Glasgow, KY
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Straight Line Winds - Middletown, KY
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Environment:
Sunday Morning Environment
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| 250 mb Analysis | 500 mb Analysis | 700 mb Analysis |
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| Mean Sea Level Pressure | MSLP, Temperature, Dewpoint | ML CAPE, ML CIN |
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| Downdraft CAPE | Effective Bulk Wind Shear | Effective Storm Relative Helicity |
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| 0-3 km Shear | 12z BNA Sounding | 12z ILN Sounding |
Sunday Evening Environment
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| 250 mb Analysis | 500 mb Analysis | 700 mb Analysis |
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| Mean Sea Level Pressure, Radar | MSLP, Temperature, Dewpoint | ML CAPE, ML CIN |
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| Downdraft CAPE | Effective Bulk Wind Shear | Effective Storm Relative Helicity |
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| Significant Tornado Parameter | BNA 00z Sounding | ILN 00z Sounding |