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 >

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April 8, 1948
Counties: Fayette
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 1
Injuries: 4
Path width: 200 yards
Path length:
Time: 2:00pm
Narrative: A "bounding-type" tornado destroyed barns and stables at the Keeneland Race Track. A groom was killed. Minimal F2.

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

Tornadoes of April 8, 1948