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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 >

April 23, 2011
Counties:  Harrison KY
EF-Scale:  EF-0
Deaths:  0
Injuries:  0
Path width:  75 yards
Path length:  0.5 mile
Time:  6:09am EDT
Notes:  Two dozen large trees were uprooted or snapped about two miles east of Connersville.  Two large barns had pieces of tin roofing ripped off and thrown.  A small garage was completely destroyed with only minor damage to its contents.  Pieces of oak fencing were tossed around and two small outbuildings were damaged.