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 >

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August 14, 2002
Counties: Jefferson IN
F-scale: F1
Deaths:
Injuries:
Path width: 125 yards
Path length: 4 miles
Time: 12:52pm
Noted discrepancies: SPC lists a path width of 40 yards, NCDC lists 123 yards, Storm Data says 125 yards.
Notes: Storm Data takes this tornado from 1/10 of a mile southwest of Deputy to 3.9 miles northeast of Deputy.

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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 August 14, 2002