Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

The prolonged and intense heat wave continues today for portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with relief expected by this weekend. There will be daily chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today through Sunday. Read More >

Tornado damage found so far (as of 11pm Dec 12):

*Bowling Green Area: Confirmed tornado with EF-3 damage and wind speeds of 155 mph. Twelve fatalities. Still assessing damage.

*Ohio County: EF-3 tornado (140 mph winds). Still assessing damage.

*Hart County: EF-1 tornado (90 mph winds) in Horse Cave and EF-2 tornado (115 mph winds) in Hardyville

*Western Spencer County: EF-1 tornado (95 mph winds)

*Breckinridge/Grayson Counties: EF-1 tornado (105 mph winds) near Falls of Rough.

*Taylor County: EF-3 tornado (140 mph winds). One fatality. Still assessing damage.

Track Map of Tornado Outbreak December 11, 2021

EF-3 damage in Bowling Green (NWS Louisville drone footage):

EF-3 damage in Taylor County near Saloma (NWS Louisville drone footage):

Radar loop of the outbreak (from UCAR/College of DuPage):

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Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

Tornado Survey Results, Including NWS Drone Footage...Updated 11pm 12/12