February 5-6, 2008, Harrison County, Kentucky

Snow in the Rockies; Showers and Thunderstorms Along the Gulf Coast; Potential Winter Storm for Northern Mid-Atlantic and Interior New England

A winter-like pattern will continue over much of the Lower 48 over the next few days, with snow stretching from the Rockies today into the Middle Mississippi Valley on Monday. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the Gulf Coast and Southeast on Monday. As the storm moves northward late Monday into Tuesday, winter weather is possible from the Central Appalachians to Interior New England. Read More >

EF2 Tornado

Path length: 2.5 miles

Path width: 440 yards

Injuries: 1

Deaths: 0

Touchdown: 1:29am

Liftoff: 1:34am

The tornado touched down on Mount Vernon Road three miles southwest of Cynthiana and caused damage to a barn and a home. The tornado then continued northeast across farmland, doing tree and fence damage.

Several homes on KY 32 (Connersville Road) sustained damage. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed as the tornado strengthened to an EF2. Roofs were lifted off structures and buildings were moved off their foundations. Numerous hardwood trees were broken off at the base.

The tornado then continued northeast, causing tree and barn damage before lifting at the southwest edge of Cynthiana. Straight-line winds, however, continued into town at speeds of 70 mph and damaged businesses and signs along US 27/62.