February 5-6, 2008, Harrison County, Kentucky

Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

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 >

EF2 Tornado

Path length: 2.5 miles

Path width: 440 yards

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 0

Touchdown: 1:29am

Liftoff: 1:34am

The tornado touched down on Mount Vernon Road three miles southwest of Cynthiana and caused damage to a barn and a home. The tornado then continued northeast across farmland, doing tree and fence damage.

Several homes on KY 32 (Connersville Road) sustained damage. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed as the tornado strengthened to an EF2. Roofs were lifted off structures and buildings were moved off their foundations. Numerous hardwood trees were broken off at the base.

The tornado then continued northeast, causing tree and barn damage before lifting at the southwest edge of Cynthiana. Straight-line winds, however, continued into town at speeds of 70 mph and damaged businesses and signs along US 27/62.