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 23, 2012
County: Jefferson, KY
EF-Scale: EF-1
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Path width: 70 yards
Path length: 2.5 miles
Time: 2:07pm EDT
Notes: This tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Mount Washington Road, and lifted just northeast of the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Long Rifle Lane. The most significant damage was done on Brook Chase Court, about in the middle pf the path.

March 23, 2012
County: Shelby
EF-Scale: EF-1
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Path width: 50 yards
Path length: 2.25 miles
Time: 2:28pm EDT
Notes: The tornado traveled mainly over plowed fields, but was witnessed by at least three people and did do some damage to farms. Two barns were destroyed, two barns suffered significant roof and structural damage, and about two dozen trees were snapped or uprooted.

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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 March 23, 2012