Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

March 20, 1882
Counties: Fayette
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
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Narrative: Hit the northern part of Lexington. Houses were unroofed. Barns and the L&N roundhouse were flattened. The roof was torn off of the Tarr Distillery at 899 Manchester Street. According to the (Lexington) Weekly Press, the roof of "Mr. Sharp's house on the hill" was removed, and two chimneys were destroyed at the home of Mr. Bassett. One person was severely injured, and may have died later.

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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Tornadoes of 1882