Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

March 20, 1882
Counties: Fayette
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
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Narrative: Hit the northern part of Lexington. Houses were unroofed. Barns and the L&N roundhouse were flattened. The roof was torn off of the Tarr Distillery at 899 Manchester Street. According to the (Lexington) Weekly Press, the roof of "Mr. Sharp's house on the hill" was removed, and two chimneys were destroyed at the home of Mr. Bassett. One person was severely injured, and may have died later.

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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Tornadoes of 1882