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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January 17, 1870
Counties: Barren
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Deaths: 8
Injuries: 30
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Time: 6:00am
Narrative: A tornado moved northeast from near Park City to Cave City. Fifty homes were damaged or destroyed, mostly in and near Cave City. Some of the dead were found 300 yards from where they were sleeping. The Masonic Hall and two churches were destroyed. The track may very well have continued on past Barren County.

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

Tornadoes of January 17, 1870