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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

On May 28, 1996 an F4 tornado touched down in Jefferson Memorial Forest southwest of Louisville and tore through northern Bullitt County and western Spencer County.  The Louisville NWS office has created a poster about this event.  Also, we are grateful for the following photos that were shared with us (click on an image to see a larger version):

 

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