Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

A tornado touched down in southern Jefferson County on the afternoon of March 23, 2012:

EF Scale: EF1
Max Wind speed: 110 mph
Max Path width: 70 yards (40-50 yards for most of its path)
Path length: 2.5 miles
Start: Just north of the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Mount Washington Road
End: Just northeast of the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Long Rifle Lane
(These locations are about 13 miles southeast of downtown Louisville.)

Tree, fence, and minor structural damage was done by this small tornado. The most significant damage was to a home that was destroyed on Brook Chase Court just off of Cedar Creek Road.

Track Map:

Jefferson County KY track map